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.
Crown Prince Haakon in the Czech republic
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is in Liberac in the Czech Republic to cheer on the Norwegian participants in the World Championships in Skiing. Today, he got to observe Norwegian gold and silver in the sprint, and award flowers and some positive words to the winner, Ola Vigen Hattestad. Vigen Hattestad will have dinner with the… Continue reading Crown Prince Haakon in the Czech republic
YouTube video of the announcement
Victoria & Daniel: Wedding 2010
They had waited so long – but today, it became official. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden received permission from the State Council and the King, and will be marrying Mr. Daniel Westling in the early summer of 2010. Daniel will receive the title Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland, thus taking the male version of his… Continue reading Victoria & Daniel: Wedding 2010
The Danish Home Guard
With Crown Princess Mary in training for the Danish Home Guard: Army, Billed Bladet has pulled out pictures from the time her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe II, went through the training for the Airforce branch of the Home Guard. The Home Guard stands strong among the Danish female royals: the Queen’s sister, Princess Benedikte is… Continue reading The Danish Home Guard
Sonja, the substitute
It is really her daughter-in-law who is the high protector of the Hamsun year, but Queen Sonja was replacing her for the opening today in Oslo.
Learning the languages of the country?
While in Finnmark, Haakon and Mette-Marit received the question of whether or not Princess Ingrid Alexandra would be receiving training in the Sámi language. The Crown Princely couple replied that it was doubtful as not all schools offer lessons in the language, but that if they really wanted to, they would have to look at… Continue reading Learning the languages of the country?