The Royal Correspondent

As you know the christening of the new Danish royal twins is coming up — April 14, 2011 — at Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen, Denmark.  The service begins at 3;30pm; however, the Danish television network, DR1.dk, will begin broadcasting their coverage of the christening at 12pm and will end at 6:30pm.

According to Billed Bladet, DR1.dk  will be:

…closest to the baptism, when the entire day will be broadcast from a studio built for the occasion, in front of Holmen’s Church.

‘I always look forward to the big transmissions, because they gather all of Denmark. The events in the royal family means a lot to many Danes, and I consider it a great and vital task to communicate them in a proper and meaningful way,’ says Tine Gøtzsche.

Tina and Anna are joined by TV-doctor Peter Qvortrup Geisling, historian Jes Fabricius, twin researchers and many others who do viewers learn about the church, family, traditions, relationships, dresses, visitors and the ornaments.

Thursday 14th April sends DR1 from pm. 12.10 to 18.30, where viewers are invited to follow the whole ceremony in the church and family and their guests when they go on to the afternoon reception and later private party at Amalienborg. (B.B.)

For those who live outside of Denmark, there is a good chance the christening service will be available online via DR1.dk’s website.  As soon as I find out more information from DR1 I will let you know.

To read the article in its entirety please click the link: Billed Bladet Photo courtesy of: Kronprinsparret.dk by Steen Brogaard

So, a couple of months ago I mentioned that the Australian network, SBS, bought the rights to air the Danish documentary, Monarchy from the Inside by DR.dk.  Well, the show finally aired in Australia and is now available online.  The good news for those who do not speak Danish… there are English subtitles.

Click the link to watch Part One:  Enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Martin Mydtskov Rønne via kongehuset.dk

On March 16, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark participated in the Queen’s Watch in Copenhagen, Denmark.  According to Belga News the Queen, “…handed out  “the Queen’s Watch” to private Jon A.N. Bislev of the Royal Life Guard on the Queen’s Watch parade…”

To view photos of the event please click the link: Belga

Meanwhile, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are on holiday… again.  And, once again they were in beautiful Switzerland with their family enjoying the slopes, hanging out with friends, and eating.

It’s been quite some time since Crown Prince Frederik actually worked, though he was Regent for a couple of days whereupon he fired a couple of Danish ministers and other unimportant nonsense, but whatever.  I swear, this guy is lazy in my opinion.  In case you are wondering, H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary is still on maternity leave and it is unknown when she will return to her official duties.  Some say it will be after the Danish twins christening in April, while many other royal watchers highly doubt that she will.

Source and photos courtesy of:  Billed Bladet and Life.com and SN.dk 

Back in late 2008 the documentary, The Mary Fonden, aired on Danish television, and for years many royal watchers living outside of Denmark have been dying to see it.

Well, here it is.  The entire series is now uploaded on You Tube thanks to the person who runs DRF Garden.

The documentary follows HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and her daily duties for her personal foundation and so forth (if that makes any sense.  Sorry, but it’s been a long work day for me.)  Any way, the documentary is in Danish and there are no subtitles.   But, hey… at least you are privy to gaze upon Crown Princess Mary and her lovely former lady-in-waiting, Caroline Heering, for the next hour and a half.  So, enjoy or gag depending on your perspective of Crown Princess Mary… what ever, I don’t care.

Click here to watch the two-part documentary:  Part One and Part Two

Photos courtesy of: ZImbio.com by Bauer Griffin

In today’s newspaper, The Herald Sun, journalist Lucy Carne spoke with the photographer, Steen Brogaard, who took the first official images of the new Danish royal twins along with their parents Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.

According to the article the photos were taken earlier this week on February 22, 2011 at the couple’s newly renovated palace at Amalienborg in Copenhagen, Denmark.  Steen Brogaard notes:

‘They were very beautiful and were wide awake, very aware and looking at everything.  They also smiled a lot.’
He said the family photographs were among his favourite portraits he has taken of the Danish royals.  ’It’s clear from the photographs what kind of father Prince Frederik is,’ Brogaard said.  ’He was very happy and proud of the twins and he could not stop smiling.  Princess Mary was very happy and relaxed as a mother. She did not appear overwhelmed by two babies.”

To read the article in its entirety and to watch a short video clip please click the link:  Herald Sun

Photo courtesy of: Kongehuset.dk

Well, if you haven’t heard by now TRHs Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark have released several photos of their newborn twins.

The twins are adorable to say the least.  Any way, click the link so you can fawn over the Danish Crown Prince couple and the Danish royal twins: Kongehuset.dk

Source and photo courtesy of: Kongehuset.dk by Steen Brogaard

Well, if you haven’t heard by now, TRHs Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary announced their newborn twins will be baptized on April 14, 2011, at the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Per the official website for TRHs Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary:

On Thursday April 14, 2011, the twins of Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and The Crown Princess of Denmark will be christened at 3.30 p.m. in Holmens Church, Copenhagen.

Christian Schønau
Chief of the Court of
TRH The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark

The venue, rather church, is a lovely place for a christening.  The church was also the place where HRH Crown Prince Frederik was baptized as well as the place where HM Queen Margrethe married a then Count Henri de Monpezat.

To watch a short clip of the announcement please click the link:  DR.dk For information about Holmens Kirke please click the link: Holmens Kirke

Source: Kongehuset.dk and Politiken.dk

As you know by now today is HRH Crown Princess Mary’s 39th birthday.

So, in honor of her last year before she officially becomes middle-aged, the Danish magazines, Billed Bladet and BT.dk have a photo series for everyone to gaze upon.  They hope it would make your day a whole lot brighter!    :)

Click the links to view: BT.dk and Billed Bladet

A long bio of Crown Princess Mary

Photo courtesy of: Billed Bladet

This evening, January 24, 2011, TRHs Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary (via their Chief of Court) sent their heartfelt “Thanks” to all those who wished them congratulations of the birth of their twins.

Per their official website:

Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are very touched by the warm wishes and congratulations they have received on the occasion of the birth of their twins on January 8, 2011.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond personally to each and everyone of the overwhelming amount of greeting letters that have been received.

Their Royal Highnesses would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who have sent letters of warm wishes and congratulations.

Christian Schønau
Chief of the Court of
TRH The Crown Prince and Crown Princess

I thought that was nice of them.  

Source and photo courtesy of: Kronprinsparret.dk

In the late afternoon in Denmark HRH Crown Princess Mary, Crown Prince Frederik and their newborn twins have finally left Rigshospitalet.

Prior to leaving there was the traditional photo-op with various journalists from around the world shouting and screaming questions at the Crown Princely couple; nevertheless, they looked happy and relaxed as they walked by.  The Twins were perfectly calm… sleeping in fact.  Crown Princess Mary was holding the twin boy.  While Crown Prince Frederik held the twin girl.

It was nice to see how Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik showed off the newborns to the many well wishers at Rigshospitalet.  Quite gracious of them if you ask me.

There is not much else to say expect:  The newborn Danish royal twins look healthy while the Crown Princess and Crown Prince look tired.  But, who can blame them, right?  :)

There are many photos and videos to view so please click the links and enjoy!

Video of the the family leaving the hospital

Photos from Berlingske.dk, Photos from BT.dk, and More Photos

Photos courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Chris Jackson/Getty Images Europe

If you haven’t heard by now HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and the newborn Danish royal twins will be released from the hospital tomorrow.

Per Lene Balleby, the Communications Director for the Danish Royal Family:

Their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are leaving Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen with the new born twins tomorrow on January 14 in late afternoon.

There will be a brief photo opportunity in the vestibule at Rigshospitalet.

Please observe that the use of flash is not allowed in consideration of the newborns.

Kind Regards,
Lene Balleby
Head of Communications

Well, this is good news.  I hope the myriad of journalists from around the world will also keep their voices down.  Usually, they shout questions to their subjects and the last thing those newborn twins need… to hear over-zealous and under-paid journalists shouting at the top of their lungs.

So there you have it!  

P.S. (Var min danske oversættelse tilfredsstillende for dig, Ann fra
Sverige?)  

Source: Kongehuset.dk Photo courtesy of Kongehuset.dk by Steen Evald

To say there were a steady stream of visitors to see HRH Crown Princess Mary and the newborn Danish royal twins is an understatement.

First to arrive was Crown Princess Mary’s longtime stylist, Anja Alajdi, sporting a new short-cropped gray hairdo looking like K.D. Lang on a bad day.  A very bad day.  Upon leaving the hospital, Ms. Alajdi spoke with the press whereupon she noted:

Mary is up already. She is doing well, she is doing really well and very well.  Twins look like Prince Christian. They are very sweet and quite small.  They are really adorable. They also have lots of hair and have great coloring.

Soon walked in Helle Reedtz-Thott and her father… excuse me… I mean husband, Baron Otto Reedtz-Thott.  Looking oh-so-chic in dark skinny jeans, black turtleneck, and a dead animal wrapped around her emaciated body, Baroness Hell was more than happy to chat with the press. “She is doing fantastic!”  Click the link to hear more of what she has to say:  Baroness Hell

Not too long after, the elegant Caroline Heering glided through the hospital, with her husband Peter, to visit her former employer and best friend.  The stunning Heering smiled as reporters shoved their giant microphones in her face.  But, like a professional she handled it with grace and ease.

Also visiting Crown Princess Mary and the twins, Tanja Doky and her husband along with Dr. Christian Buchwald who joyful announced, “They are great, everything is wonderful!”

To watch the video please click the link: DR.dk and select Venner pa barselsbesog.

Source: Billed Bladet and BT.dk Photos courtesy of Billed Bladet

On January 9, 2011, HRH Prince Christian and HRH Princess Isabella met their newborn siblings for the first time at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen.

According to BT.dk, the Prince and Princess were ushered through the hospital through a secret entrance (hence no prying press or photographers to capture the moment.)

There is no word what exactly happened during their visit to see their mother, Crown Princes Mary, and the newborn Danish royal twins.  However, Lene Balleby, the Communications Director for the Danish royal family noted, “Both the Crown Princess and the twins are doing well.”

Fantastic news.

It is also unknown when HRH Crown Princess Mary and the Danish royal twins will leave Rigshospitalet.  Nonetheless, I will let you know from my sources.

Source: BT.dk Photo courtesy of: Svensk Damtidning