Queen Margrethe's 70th Birthday Celebrations: March-June 2010

[JessRulz]

On April 16th, 2010 HM Queen Margrethe will celebrate her 70th birthday.

In honour of the occasion, the Danish Postal Service has issued a new stamp featuring the Queen which will be released in February to replace the current stamp with the Queen's face on it. Information from the postal service website states that, "The new definitive series stamp is being issued to mark the 70th birthday of Queen Margrethe II." The photo used was taken by Casper Sejersen, while the stamp itself with designed by e-Types.

You can view the stamps (there are four, in different colours) by clicking on 'Stamps issued in 2010' at this link.

This thread will be opened closer to the date of the event. If you come across any information/news about Queen Margrethe's birthday celebrations, please PM them to a Danish moderator

 

[dazzling]

According to BB

There will be begun at festival schedule, when Mary's mother, Queen Margrethe's 70th birthday on 16 April. Here, the festivities will extend over several days, and the royal guests will flow from all over Europe.

 

[dazzling]

Maure has sent me the link of the programme of the events connected with HM's birthday.​

Programme link in english​

The programme will be updated according to the site
Thanks Maure ​

Wednesday 24 March at 15:00
The Queen is present at the exhibition opening of "Queen Margrethe and archeology" on
Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus. The exhibition paints a picture of the queen as a committed archaeologist and focused on specific occurred which have had the Queen attention.​

Wednesday 7th april at 15:00
The Queen opens the exhibition "Queen Margrethe II - A life-work" - on
Queen's own art from childhood to today Skovgaard Museum in Viborg.
The exhibition includes the Queen's own works from the early children's drawings of the latest paintings.

Thursday 8 april at 11:00
Royal Couple and Crown Prince Couple participates in opening of the exhibition "Margaret 2nd" at Amalienborg Museum.
Through a focus on key events thematizes exhibition of pictures and objects of the Queen's life through 70 years.​

Friday 9 april at 15:00
Royal Couple and Crown Prince Couple is present at the opening of the exhibition "The Queen of Denmark" at Frederiksborg Museum.
The exhibition portrays the Queen's life officially as private and chains her life story with events in the history of Denmark.

Tuesday 13th aprill at 19:30
Banquet Dinner at Christiansborg Palace on the occasion of the Queen's 70th birthday. Entertainment at the TV station TV2.​

Thursday 15th april at 20:00
Gala at the Royal (Theater)​

Friday the 16th april
Queen's 70th birthday

at 12:00
The Queen and the royal family appears on the balcony at Amalienborg.​

at 12:40
The royal couple ride in a carriage from Amalienborg to Copenhagen City Hall.

at 13:00
Reception and lunch reception at Copenhagen City Hall.

at 20:00
Dinner at Fredensborg Palace for private friends.​

​

 

[JessRulz]

A new portrait and a logo have also been released. The portrait, found here, was taken by Tina Harden. The logo, which features the birth date and age topped by the royal crown (found here) was designed by Paul Bear in conjunction with Wonderful Copenhagen. The logo and portrait are to be used in shops, cities, etc which are celebrating the Queen's birthday.

 

[dazzling]

Thanks Jess, I quite like how simple the logo is and the red color they have used.
The portrait is also very pretty, its nice they didnt picture her in a tiara and an a gala gown.

 

[JessRulz]

From royalcourt.se:

April 15-17
Närvaro vid firandet av Drottning Margarethe II:s 70-årsdag, Amalienborg, Danmark
Deltagare: Konung Carl XVI Gustaf, Drottning Silvia, Kronprinsessan Victoria

King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria will attend the birthday celebrations between April 15th-17th.

 

[JessRulz]

Information coming from Ccile, the Swedish Court has updated their calender to include Prince Carl Philip's attendance at the celebrations.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Margrethe opened the exihibition "Queen Margrethe
and the archeology" at the Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus,
March 24, 2010.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 ** Pic 7 **

 

[Maura724]

Does anyone know how long the Amalienborg and Frederiksborg exhibitions will be open? I'm going to Copenhagen in late July and I'd love to see them!

 

[Lumutqueen]

Does anyone know how long the Amalienborg and Frederiksborg exhibitions will be open? I'm going to Copenhagen in late July and I'd love to see them!

25th March - 29th August.

Google Translate

 

[wbenson]

City gifts Queen generously

Queen Margrethe II turns 70 next month, and the birthday girl is already getting some pretty expensive presents.

Copenhagen City Council has decided to present the regent with a gift of 230,000 kroner in honour of the occasion. An agreement between the palace and the council, however, has already earmarked the funds to renovate the royal reception rooms in the parliament building.

Anti-monarchy group banned from Queen's birthday

There will be no demonstrations against the monarchy allowed at Queen Margrethe's 70th birthday celebration, which is to be held at Amalienborg Palace Square on 16 April.

Copenhagen Police announced yesterday that the Republican Constitution Movement (DRG) – which announced earlier this month it would hold a demonstration when the queen comes out onto the palace balcony – is banned from the event.

 

[lucien]

HM Queen Beatrix and TRH The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima will attend the 70th birthday celebrations of HM Queen Margrethe II.

 

[Ccile]

HM Queen Beatrix and TRH The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima will attend the 70th birthday celebrations of HM Queen Margrethe II.

Great news!

I do hope that the spanish royal family will be represented! It would be great if the kings and the princes of Asturias would attend these celebrations!

 

[carlota]

Anti-monarchy group banned from Queen's birthday

There will be no demonstrations against the monarchy allowed at Queen Margrethe's 70th birthday celebration, which is to be held at Amalienborg Palace Square on 16 April.

Copenhagen Police announced yesterday that the Republican Constitution Movement (DRG) – which announced earlier this month it would hold a demonstration when the queen comes out onto the palace balcony – is banned from the event.

it seems odd to me that they can "ban" demonstrations. that's what demonstrations are all about, things it is difficult to stop. demonstrations entail some sort of "disruption" and if they could stop them (by security measures) you would have thought they would? banning them with words seems odd to me - obviously the more you ban it the more people would like to perform them... does this mean that the security measures will be more restrictive than usual?

otherwise, i'm very happy we will see the dutch royals in denmark. i believe mette marit would not come because of neck problems. let's hope other royal families confirm their attendance!

 

[Lumutqueen]

Google Translate

Don't think Mette-Marit will be attending.

 

[Princess Robijn]

DR TV Special - The Queen's Denmark

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[Paty]

Today, the Royal Couple and Crown Prince Couple participated in the opening of the exhibition "Margaret 2nd" at Amalienborg Museum.

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[RoyalistRiley]

Anti-monarchy group banned from Queen's birthday

There will be no demonstrations against the monarchy allowed at Queen Margrethe's 70th birthday celebration, which is to be held at Amalienborg Palace Square on 16 April.

Copenhagen Police announced yesterday that the Republican Constitution Movement (DRG) – which announced earlier this month it would hold a demonstration when the queen comes out onto the palace balcony – is banned from the event.

They may not like the Queen, her position and what she represents; but I think they should at least show some respect on this important occasion.

 

[Her_Majesty]

Queen Margrethe opened an exhibition at the Amalienborg Museum on Thursday April 8. 2010. Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik took the short stroll from the Palais to the Museum on foot across the Amalienborg Palaca Square.

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PPE Gallery:
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The Norwegian Royals will attend Margrethe's birthday on april 16th:

16.04.2010
Anniversary of Queen Margrethe
Their Majesties The King and Queen of Norway attend the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and The Crown Princess will also be in attendance.

 

[Ccile]

I can't wait for all those celebrations!! I love more and more this danish royal family! they look so closed with each others!
It's great to know that the royal family from Norway will attend as well! Hope the royal family of Spain will be there too! We'll know tomorrow!

This birthday is the biggest meeting of royals before Victoria's wedding!

 

[dazzling]

Here is a video from the event.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Margrethe of Denmark holds a press conference at
Fredensborg Palace on the occasion of her 70th birthday
next week, April 8, 2010:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** belga gallery **


Three bigger pics:


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[hana]

do you think daniel will participate in this celebrating with the swedich royals

 

[selminha]

The pictures are so beautiful, thanks. Mary looks just great.

 

[Ilse]

No photo's of yesterday's event?

 

[Maura724]

Is there a transcript or video of the press conference anywhere? Thanks. And is she right outside the room where Fred and Mary's wedding ball was held? The floor looks familiar.

 

[betina]

it seems odd to me that they can "ban" demonstrations. that's what demonstrations are all about, things it is difficult to stop. demonstrations entail some sort of "disruption" and if they could stop them (by security measures) you would have thought they would? banning them with words seems odd to me - obviously the more you ban it the more people would like to perform them... does this mean that the security measures will be more restrictive than usual?

otherwise, i'm very happy we will see the dutch royals in denmark. i believe mette marit would not come because of neck problems. let's hope other royal families confirm their attendance!

The reason they banned them from demonstration was that the feared that pro-royalists would attack them.

 

[Anne-fan]

I just love Margrethe and Henrik as a couple!! I don't if it has already been posted here but look at this picture. Aren't they just adorable? http://picture.belga.be/belgapicture/picture/prev/19678554.jpg

I'm already looking forward to the 16th... and all the accompanying celebrations... Margrethe is some kind of perfect Queen in my eyes.

 

[Maura724]

Aww...that's a really sweet picture, Anne-fan. There's a video of all that online:

Forside - dr.dk/NETTV/Update
Click on "Som nyforelsket" on the right under "Tophistorier"

 

[greenways]

The Queen and Henrik do seem geuinely still in love!