State Visit from Mexico to Denmark: April 13-14, 2016


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MARG said:
I think it means putting their gloves on is a "stupid" thing to do while standing "at attention" during the national anthem. Basically, it is very disrespectful and I was very surprised myself.

Is it possible that the anthems had finished and it was just music being played while the Queen and President inspected the Guard of Honour? Both Mary and Marie seem too well experienced at such events to commit such an obvious faux pas.
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M&M both put on their gloves during the Mexican anthem.

But in all fairness the Mexican First Lady didn't stand still and look straight ahead, so perhaps all three had a collective blonde moment.
 
:previous: Thanks, Iceflower. :flowers:

In case you are wondering. The less than fully dressed woman is a Swedish activist from Femen, who protested against human rights in Mexico.

She was, as you can see, arrested on the spot and fined for public indecency. A man, who apparently worked with her, was also arrested.
 
Frederik and Mary and the Presidential couple is already up and attending new events:

Crown Princess Mary must be a little proud when she during these hours presents her successful anti-bullying program 'Free For Bullying' for the First Lady. Together they're visiting the kindergarten Ådelen which have Mary's 'Free For Bullying' integrated (which over 50% of all Denmark's kindergartens have)

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At the same time, Crown Prince Frederik and the President takes care of the more 'dry' business events. These hours they participates in a business conference with the Confederation of Danish Industry:

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Later today the Crown Prince Couple and the Presidential Couple will visit Tjørnegaardskolen in Gentofte. (Close to Christian's and Isabella's school)
 
Of course such state visits are not just for fun.

The serious paper Jyllands Posten that very much cover business has an article about what has come out from this visit: Overblik: Danmark og Mexico indgår en stribe aftaler - Politik

The Danish export to Mexico has gone up noticeably within the past few years. Mexico is a growing market and economy with a growing middle class and as such a very attractive market for Danish businesses.

The agreements that are coming out from this visit is very much with the medical industry, not least in regards to diabetes. DK is by far the largest producer of insulin.
But also within other sectors of medication agreements have been made.

Energy is another area where the export to Mexico will go up.

Also in regards to kindergartens Danish know how is being exported, (that is also why the Free From Bullying concept that we nicked and developed from Australia and which is now a major export success, is of interest during this visit. Thank you Australia. :D) and in that context LEGO is making a huge donations of bricks to Mexican kindergartens. - Aaand should the dear little ones as a result of that start to plague... I mean wish for more Lego from their parents, we won't mind at all... :D - We are basically a nation of used-horse-salesmen.

BB gallery from last evening: http://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...e-kjoler-til-gallataffel-paa-fredensborg-slot

And Mary and the Mexican First Lady visiting a kindergarten: http://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...icos-praesidentfrue-hyggede-sig-i-boernehaven

A 15 pic gallery from DR1 from todays events: BILLEDER Statsbesøg: Præsidenten og førstedamen fordelte opgaverne mellem sig | Nyheder | DR

Notice this picture, where Frederik is keeping his hands warm prior to receiving and shaking hands with the Mexican President. Isn't that thoughtful of him? :p http://asset.dr.dk/imagescaler/?fil...ter=ratio&quality=75&ratio=3-2&bgColor=000000
 
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Pictures from Mary Fonden's Facebook from Mary's and the First Lady's visit in the kindergarten:

It was a warm welcome to Crown Princess Mary and the Mexican First Lady in kindergarten Ådalen in Kokkedal this morning. The visit was arranged to give the Mexican First Lady an insight into how we in Denmark preventing bullying by working with 'Free For Bullying'. The children sang their friend-song, massaged each other and talked about what it means to be a good friend, and along the way Crown Princess Mary translated it all to the First Lady and explained the idea behind the Mary Foundation's and Save the Children's common anti-bullying program.

https://www.facebook.com/maryfonden/posts/1002630826451506
 
The last item on the agenda, before the return-dinner tonight was a visit to a school in Copenhagen, where Lego is implemented in the teaching.

M&F accompanied the Mexican First Couple, who were demonstrated how the children use and build with Lego to better visualize and for a better understanding of what they are being taught or projects they are working on.

As mentioned in a previous thread Lego is donating a load of bricks to Mexican kindergartens - and it would be nice if Mexico would buy a few billion Lego bricks as a result of implementing them in schools as well. :D

Kronprinsparret i LEGO-skole med Mexicos præsidentpar | BILLED-BLADET
 
:previous: Day 2 has started out great with Frederik, Mary and the presidential couple.

large gallery of Frederik and the Mexican president at the Danish industry and the signing of the trade agreements
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notice the beautiful smile of Frederik :wub:
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Here's a gallery from day 1 from the Mexican President's facebook
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this photo is awesome
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article from BB on Frederik's event
Kronprins Frederik og dronning Margrethe fik ros af præsidenten | BILLED-BLADET

and a very important article on the Danish Industry and the importance of these state visits, where Frederik has very much been in the front
Dansk Industri: Et statsbesøg har stor værdi for Danmark | Nyheder | DR :flowers:

lovely photos of Frederik and Mary at the lego event, with the presidential couple . You can tell Frederik has experience with kids and legos ;)
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Muhler said:
The thing on Frederik's lapel has that got something to do with Mexico?
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I believe its because he got the Mexican order, the pin represents the award that was received by Frederik
He did not have it at the airport
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but did have it for the day events
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and has it on today
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:previous: Mary looks beautiful. a little touch of Mexico in her outfit

video
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VIDEO: Kronprinsesse Mary var den store stjerne på Kongens Nytorv | BILLED-BLADET
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Frederik and Mary at the Lego event today.
they look fantastic!
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Muhler said:
M&M both put on their gloves during the Mexican anthem.

But in all fairness the Mexican First Lady didn't stand still and look straight ahead, so perhaps all three had a collective blonde moment.
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that's interesting, i wonder what proper etiquette is with the gloves during state visits. surely they take them off to shake hands, and then put them back on?

i wonder who the two ladies at the back of this picture are: maybe attendants to the first lady?
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i also noticed angelica ribera is wearing what looks to be a small denmark flag on her coat...
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carlota said:
that's interesting, i wonder what proper etiquette is with the gloves during state visits. surely they take them off to shake hands, and then put them back on?

i wonder who the two ladies at the back of this picture are: maybe attendants to the first lady?
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i also noticed angelica ribera is wearing what looks to be a small denmark flag on her coat...
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Well, I'll leave glove-etiquette to someone else. :)

But the first pic has a number of details worth mentioning.
The lady in black is I believe an interpreter.
The lady in the fair coat is I'm sure a minister or government representative. How to run kindergartens here in DK has become a serious export in recent years, not least to Asia, and now also Mexico.
But notice the man in the lower left corner. That's a Thor's hammer he has around his neck. It could be for decoration but he might also belong to the Asa-faith. I.e. the faith here in DK before Christianity. That faith is now officially recognized, which means they are allowed to perform marriages and burials.

As for the second picture. That is indeed the ribbon to the Grand Commander of the Order of Dannebrog.

An 8 minutes video-summary from BB: VIDEO: Se alle højdepunkterne fra det mexicanske statsbesøg | BILLED-BLADET

The narrator states the plane cost twice as much as the US Air Force One!
 
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Thanks for all the pictures everybody :flowers:

Nice pictures from the Crown Prince Couple's and the Presidential Couple's visit at the Tjørnegaard school:
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And pictures from Mary's and the First Lady's visit to a kindergarten with focus on Mary's 'Free For Bullying' project:

I'm curious to learn how Mary presented her "Free For Bullying" and what The First Ladt thinks of the concept. Mary must has been pretty proud telling about it :)

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Great pictures of Frederik and the President at the conference:
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Kongehuset gallery - Day 2
Statsbesøg fra Mexico - dag 2 | Kongehuset - Forside


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Large HQ pictures from last night's return dinner:

Margrethe and Henrik:
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Frederik and Mary
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Joachim and Marie
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All looks great. Mary looks really lovely, though :) Dressed a bit in Mexican style to honor the Mexican Presidential Couple, I'm sure.

Updated gallery from Kongehuset from Day 2:

Statsbesøg fra Mexico - dag 2 | Kongehuset - Forside
 
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:previous:8 degrees C? this Californian would have been freezing and using both Marie's and the Queen's coats (at the same time lol) ;)

What a lovely state visit. Frederik and Mary were per usual in top form with their many events with the presidential couple. I think they were great hosts.
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a few more pictures
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Frederik at the Danish Industry is a natural. I like that his role and work was highlighted
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and like fine wine, getting better with age ;);)
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You may understand why the Danes are so satisfied with Queen Margrethe and our future King and Queen, Frederik and Mary, after having seen this video!

This is our Prime Minister arriving with his wife, Solrun, to the gala dinner at Fredensborg last night. I don't know whether I should cry or laugh :lol: Is he drunk? Or what on earth is he doing? :lol:

https://www.facebook.com/natholdet/videos/vb.155355014491066/1393217624038126/?type=2&theater

Nice little serie of F&M at the return dinner
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Roskilde said:
Thanks for all the pictures everybody :flowers:



Nice pictures from the Crown Prince Couple's and the Presidential Couple's visit at the Tjørnegaard school:

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Got to get this out of the way first...

I LOVE HM's capelet/wrap!!! That is stunningly gorgeous and I want one!!! Maybe if I'm really nice to a Family Friend who is also a talented seamstress...Maybe? Perhaps?

Really liked Mary's ensemble and agree there was a bit of Mexican flavour to it. I really liked how the gold-ish tones of the skirt helped to bring a bit of a glow to Mary's skin too.

Marie looked good, but a nice pink or lilac on her lips and she would have looked great. Really liked her dress, but would love a closer look at the design of the "tabs" of the clasps. They look a bit like a Jewelry Design I'm working on for a necklace and just interested to see if they are. :)

This has been such a great visit and not only Her Majesty, but all Danish people, should be so proud of their Crown Prince Couple. They've handled their First Time of taking on the majority of the duties of a State Visit w/professionalism, but also making sure there's also a relaxed and warm atmosphere throughout. As nervous as they w/out a doubt must have been, both Fredrick and Mary did an wonderful job during the last few days.


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Tiggersk8 said:
This has been such a great visit and not only Her Majesty, but all Danish people, should be so proud of their Crown Prince Couple. They've handled their First Time of taking on the majority of the duties of a State Visit w/professionalism, but also making sure there's also a relaxed and warm atmosphere throughout. As nervous as they w/out a doubt must have been, both Fredrick and Mary did an wonderful job during the last few days.
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The Crown Prince Couple has handled the majority of the duties during the State Visits for many years now. IIRC, since the Greek State Visit in 2009. :flowers:
 
Tiggersk8 said:
This has been such a great visit and not only Her Majesty, but all Danish people, should be so proud of their Crown Prince Couple. They've handled their First Time of taking on the majority of the duties of a State Visit w/professionalism, but also making sure there's also a relaxed and warm atmosphere throughout. As nervous as they w/out a doubt must have been, both Fredrick and Mary did an wonderful job during the last few days.
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I agree, but this beyond their first time.
The state visits from the Netherlands, Turkey, Vietnam, Finland, China, to name a few in the past years have seen the majority of the events fall to Frederik and Mary.
earlier in this thread I posted an article from the Danish Industry that highlighted Frederik's role during the previous state visits and the Danish industry . :flowers:
a few year's back Frederik and Mary went on the official trip to Chile, when the Queen was unable to go.
And this is not including the various "business" trips done by Frederik and Mary every year .
 
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Just wondering why Mary and Marie they have both a red dress for the gala? Didn't they talk each other that they would use a red drees or it has something o do with the Danish flag?
 
ashelen said:
Just wondering why Mary and Marie they have both a red dress for the gala? Didn't they talk each other that they would use a red drees or it has something o do with the Danish flag?
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They probably just didn't think about checking with each other.
 
Roskilde said:
You may understand why the Danes are so satisfied with Queen Margrethe and our future King and Queen, Frederik and Mary, after having seen this video!

This is our Prime Minister arriving with his wife, Solrun, to the gala dinner at Fredensborg last night. I don't know whether I should cry or laugh :lol: Is he drunk? Or what on earth is he doing? :lol:

https://www.facebook.com/natholdet/videos/vb.155355014491066/1393217624038126/?type=2&theater
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Oh dear, not a good look at all. He looks either drunk as a skunk or stoned out of his tiny mind! I should imagine his party spin doctors are going to be all over this like fleas on a dog.
 
Well yes!! He does look a little tipsy. (On the way to being drunk). His wife looked like she has handled him this way before. Hope the food wasn't too spicy. But thats me. I do love a Jalopeno pepper but in a mild form.
There is an excellent authentic Mexican restaurant in Brisbane. Very hard to get a booking at times. But the food is wonderful.
Looks like we might see quite a bit of this new tiara on Mary.
 
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