State Visit from Sweden to Denmark: May 9-11, 2007

[acdc1]

Video of the Gala dinner courtesy of Dr.dk. More, more, more, and more video clips clips for your enjoyment. One more from Se og Hor. Link to photos from tonight's event.

On the first video, what languages are they speaking in? Danish and Swedish? And how do they understand what the others are saying (I know Queen Margrethe speaks Swedish, but what about any other Danish royals?)? And do any of the Swedish royals understand Danish?

By the way, good videos, very interesting.

 

[Empress]

Aha, I thought that some of them were links to photos. My mistake. Sorry

 

[Aurora810]

I suppose that it is a good thing that Mary was unable to make it as otherwise, Victoria might not have an escort. Unless she were to be escorted in by Joachim, but I am not sure how that would work out protocal wise, as she is the heir to the throne, and Joachim is not.

Well when Sweden royals visited Norway in 2005 Haakon escorted Victoria and Mette-Marit was walking behind right next to Martha-Louise. The pics of this are below. So similarly I believe that had Mary been there we would still see Fred escorting Victoria as that is the traditional protocol for such an event and Mary would likely be walking in with Joachim or another Danish royal.

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=157722&d=1118432388 (originally posted by Lena)
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=157721&d=1118432388 (originally posted by Lena)

 

[GlitteringTiaras]

The gala dinner is over so now we can all look forward to tomorrow.

The events for tomorrow goes as follows or if you would like you can read the official press programme/release here, then look to your top right and click Download Presse Programme.

9:00am
In Copenhagen, The King and Victoria will visit a Swedish church.​

10-11am
QM, Henrik, Frederik, Victoria, The King, and Queen Silvia attend an exhibition at Amalienborg. The exhibit is called Queen Ingrid.​

11-12:45pm
Then whole gang head on over, by carriage, to the City Hall for a reception.​

1-4:30pm
Then they will all head on over to Orestaden for a look-a-bout.​

8-11:00pm
Finally, the whole royal gang including other members of the royal family *Mary is not listed to attend* will attend the ballet for a performance.​

12am
Bedtime.​

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[RoyalKnottie]

OMG! I love Victoria's Dress. Its too cute! And while the tiara is not my fav. I must say she looks good.

 

[mybags]

can anybody translate what they will be doing on May 11? Thanks.

 

[GlitteringTiaras]

can anybody translate what they will be doing on May 11? Thanks.

Events for Friday May 11, 2007​

9-10am
The King, Frederik, and Victoria will be in Hillerod.​

9:30-10am
QM and Queen Silvia will be at an art gallery, Ordrupgaard.​

10:30-11:30am
Princess Benedikte and Queen Silvia will be at Rigshospitalet to visiting a clinic for memory loss.​

10:45-12:30pm
The King, Victoria, and Frederik visit Dansk Industri in Copenhagen.​

1:00pm
Then all three will head on over have lunch with Hans Christian Schmidt at Mikkelgaard.​

12:00-2:15pm
Queen Silvia will visit Royal Copenhagen.​

2:30-3:10pm
Queen Silvia and Princess Benedikte will do something together (I'm having a hard time translating it. I'm sorry.) The event has something to do with the disabled.​

7-11:00pm
Then the whole royal gang will attend a dinner in Malmo. Then everyone says goodbye.​

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[Caswallan]

Luv Victoria's red evening gown. She looks amazing in red.

 

[crisiñaki]

The Whole Gang
The cousins talking
The Monarchs and Consorts
Benedikte and Richard
(scanpix.dk)

 

[JessRulz]

See this is why I shouldn't go to sleep! I miss too much!
Victoria...beautiful dress! hideous tiara Why does she insist on wearing it?
Silvia...nice dress, MASSIVE tiara. That is what you call a tiara.
Margrethe...all round great for the Queen

Surprise visit from Mary was nice, I like her coat. She has very good taste for coats!

 

[simonpro]

On the first video, what languages are they speaking in? Danish and Swedish? And how do they understand what the others are saying (I know Queen Margrethe speaks Swedish, but what about any other Danish royals?)? And do any of the Swedish royals understand Danish?

Ihavn't looked at the video, but on Danish TV last night each family was speaking their own language. Danish and Swedish are very closely related, so it's not too hard for someone who speaks one to understand the other.
I noticed Margrethe was speaking more clearly than normal though, there's still a few differences between the languages you have to watch out for

By the way, I just looked up the route they'll be taking to Rådhusen today, and I live just about on the route, so I'll try to grab a few photos and upload them here later

 

[Princess Robijn]

See this is why I shouldn't go to sleep! I miss too much!
Victoria...beautiful dress! hideous tiara Why does she insist on wearing it?
Silvia...nice dress, MASSIVE tiara. That is what you call a tiara.
Margrethe...all round great for the Queen

Surprise visit from Mary was nice, I like her coat. She has very good taste for coats!

I love Victoria's tiara, she should just hide the base better.

 

[biboquinhas]

Victoria looks so thin!!!Has she been on a diet lately???Hope her problem is solved now!Interesting to see the videio from the Gala Banquet where we can see all the people looking at where their table is!!!!Funny!
Mary looks gerat on her Pink coat, she really knows how to hide her few extra kilos and her still a bit big belly!!!!!

 

[crisscross1]

Victoria looks so thin!!!Has she been on a diet lately???Hope her problem is solved now!

What problem does Victoria have?

 

[Anita]

Mmmmm, I don't like Victoria's gala dress : as usual, simple and boring ...

 

[Paty]

Images from Seegerpress.

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[dazzling]

Images from Seegerpress.

Great pictures, Queen Silvia looks so sweet. I wished to see vitoria in a new tiara, i love Queen M's hair peice.

 

[Paty]

From Yesterday act, PPE Agency.

Princess Victoria visited the House of Sports.
Get2Sport is a beacon project that consist of 12 local projects in the so called ghettoes in Denmark.
The aim of Get2Sport is to engage challenged childeren and youths in sport in the Sports association.

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Gallery from PPE, Gala Dinner

 

[UserDane]

Right now, Danish TV shows live from Copenhagen. The royals have just started a carriage ride through Copenhagen, three carriages and lots of horse riders.
Unfortunately, we have rain these days after a long period with beautiful spring weather - so they use closed carriages. QMII and King Carl Gustaf is in the gold carriage.

 

[Paty]

Right now, Danish TV shows live from Copenhagen. The royals have just started a carriage ride through Copenhagen, three carriages and lots of horse riders.
Unfortunately, we have rain these days after a long period with beautiful spring weather - so they use closed carriages. QMII and King Carl Gustaf is in the gold carriage.

There are any Link for TV Online?

 

[UserDane]

There are any Link for TV Online?

Paty, I just tried to check TV 2 and dr.dk › forside - but didn't find a live link.
Sputnik.dk seems to have one - but it requires login.

 

[Marengo]

About the gala: thumbs up for Queen Margrethe II, I love this colour on her, she should wear something red more often! I do hope that she lost that jacket soon after the dinner started though. The jewels don't hurt either of course, her floral tiara/headpiece is one of my favourites,s o different from an average tiara and very glamorous too.

I liked what Queen Sylvia was wearing to, I am glad she decided to get the good stuff for this state visit, I love the Topaz necklace and the Braganca tiara cerainly oozes royalty. The dress looks rather nice too.

CP Victoria and one of the Jeep tiaras again :w00t2:. A most unfortunate piece and the ugly base is ruining what little beauty the tiara has. And I don't know why but somehow it seems that CP Victoria but somehow most of Victoria's gowns look very simular. My good old Queen Wilhelmina used to get her favourite hats in all different colours possible and I am starting to suspect that Victoria is doing the same thing with these evening dresses. Luckily the lady is lovely herself, which compensates a lot and at least the bows are different from her usual dresses .

Though CP Mary is enjoying her well-deserved maternity leave I wouldn't have mind seeing her in the magnificent Ruby parure, but better luck next time

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[Paty]

Paty, I just tried to check TV 2 and dr.dk › forside - but didn't find a live link.
Sputnik.dk seems to have one - but it requires login.

Many Thanks for your help UserDane, i tried to check also in TV2 and dr.dk, but i didn´t find nothing!

But thanks for tried!

 

[biboquinhas]

What problem does Victoria have?

A few years ago she had suffer from anorexia!
Yes her dress is really boring!

Right now, Danish TV shows live from Copenhagen. The royals have just started a carriage ride through Copenhagen, three carriages and lots of horse riders.
Unfortunately, we have rain these days after a long period with beautiful spring weather - so they use closed carriages. QMII and King Carl Gustaf is in the gold carriage.

For someone who lives in a Republican country these events are really strange and difficult to have a justification for such ostentation and pomp. Do this visit have a justification or it was just made because...

 

[crisscross1]

A few years ago she had suffer from anorexia!
Yes her dress is really boring!

Oh, I didn't know that.
I'm sure her beautiful trim figure is just because she is looking after herself.

 

[UserDane]

For someone who lives in a Republican country these events are really strange and difficult to have a justification for such ostentation and pomp. Do this visit have a justification or it was just made because...

The use of three horse-drawn carriages is very rare here; TV2 interviewed a gentleman who had been attached to the horse guard for more than 40 years - and he had never before seen the royals use 3 carriages- and more than 50 riders in gala - it was rather impressive.

If it has a justification - well, it's an state visit like so many others. It does have a theme however - which is the 'Øresundsregionen' - the areas in Southern Sweden and Eastern part of the greater Copenhagen area which are connected by a bridge - and which is hoped will in time be a strong financial centre for both countries. The bridge means that quite a number of Danes have settled in the Malmö area and use the bridge to go back to the Copenhagen area to work - and that many Swedes work in the greater Copenhagen area.
This afternoon, Victoria and Frederik will be paying a visit to Field's - a huge shopping centre where about half the number of employees are Swedes.

The return dinner for this state visit will also take place in Malmö - which is quite unusual, don't think this has happened before. But this is probably to emphasise that the 'Øresundsregion' is an area where the two countries 'melt together'.

 

[suztav]

Victoria looked absolutely lovely yesterday afternoon, last evening (with the exception of THAT tiara!), and today at the Swedish Church. She always looks interested and charming. I know she's in love with Daniel Westling ... but, somehow, I just don't see him sitting patiently and looking interested in long speeches at Gala dinners nor sitting in a Church? Any other opinions on this?

 

[Marengo]

For someone who lives in a Republican country these events are really strange and difficult to have a justification for such ostentation and pomp. Do this visit have a justification or it was just made because...

Not only monarchies use pump but so do republics. The pump of the French republic is in Europe only (and narrowly) outshined by the British pump for example. But also smaller republics attach value to receiving foreign heads of state in style.

 

[dazzling]

Queen silvia & Victoria look beautiful. The color Queen Silvia is wearing reminds me of Mary's coat hat she wore yesterday. Victoria looks very radiant in white, it suits her & another feathered headpeice, nice though.

Is the "exhibition of the late Queen Ingrid of Denmark " on all year round?

 

[biboquinhas]

I just think that sometimes money is spend on useless things and that efforts should be put on other things! But this is a republican speaker! I love Royals and I love to see all things related to them, love to see how they dress, love to see their children photos, but IMO Royals are a "thing" from the past and their duties and work is worthwhile only because of the positive publicity in the events they attend!!!!