Since I know that non-Danish often have issues when they try to figure out how some of the Danish royal names are pronounced – I pestered a Danish friend of mine, Stine, into helping me make an audio-file so you all could enjoy it. Well, only that it’s not one audio file. We ended… Continue reading Pronunciation: Danish royals
Month: March 2009
Tea Party at the Palace
Today, Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted a tea party at the Palace in Oslo. The guests were 15 immigrant women, from various organizations, and the occasion was the International Women’s Day, which was yesterday. It is the first time the Palace is hosting such a gathering.
Pronunciation: Norwegian Royal Names
As I’ve noticed that non-Norwegians may sometimes have problems with how the Norwegian royal names are pronounced – here is an audio file with the Norwegian royal names. Norwegian Royal Names, The Royal Twist Haakon, Maud, Olav, Märtha, Harald, Sonja, Haakon Magnus, Mette-Marit, Marius, Ingrid Alexandra, Sverre Magnus, Märtha Louise, Ari, Maud Angelica,… Continue reading Pronunciation: Norwegian Royal Names
King Harald in Bergen
Today was the installation of Halvor Nordhaug as the new Bishop of Bjørgvin diocese. He is taking over from Ole D. Hagesæther, and is the 35th bishop in the history of the diocese, which goes back to the reformation. As the head of the Church of Norway, King Harald was present at the installation. A… Continue reading King Harald in Bergen
Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg’s Costume interview
Here is a translation of some of the questions and answers from the recent interview with Countess Alexandra in Danish fashion magazine: Costume. Not everything has been translated, but I tried to incorporate a variety of the subject she talked about. If you have the possibility to pick up the magazine, and can read… Continue reading Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg’s Costume interview
Pictures of Marie leaving the exhibition
The car arrived fairly early. (The chauffeur did sort of look like Prince Joachim, well, enough so that the school children standing next to me thought he’d come to pick up his wife.)
Marie and UNESCO
Princess Marie will be opening UNESCO’s conference and exhibition “Pictures from the Future” at the National Museum tomorrow. According to Berlingske, this means that the Princess has decided to take an interest in UNESCO’s work in Denmark. At this time, the communication consultant at the royal court, Lene Balleby, states that: “Princess Marie has… Continue reading Marie and UNESCO
Summer cruises for the Dannebrog 2009
Every year the royal yacht Dannebrog has its summer cruises in Denmark, either with the Queen and Prince Henrik, or with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. This year’s programme has been published.
Name that child…
With Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark’s first child together due in May – and most likely the name won’t be coming until the Christening, as per the Danish traditions, it may seem a bit premature to start guessing now. But the speculation of it is part of what makes it fun.