Princesses' lives

Máxima at Welzijn College

2012-02-11T11:44:00.001+01:00

Crown Princess Máxima has given a guest lecture about "money matters" at the Welzijn College van ROC Midden Nederland in Utrecht yesterday.

Mary in Verbier

2012-02-11T11:20:00.005+01:00

Some more pictures of Crown Princess Mary in Verbier. On Sunday, 12th there will be a photo opportunity with the whole Crown Prince Family.

Mathilde at university of Antwerp

2012-02-11T11:11:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Mathilde attended a symposium at the University of Antwerp.

York Family skiing in Verbier

2012-02-11T11:03:00.003+01:00

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are together with their parents in Verbier skiing.

Visit to Centre for Business and Policy Studies

2012-02-09T20:23:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visited today the Centre for Business and
Policy Studies in Stockholm.

Opening of Cathedral of Santa Maria in Tarazona

2012-02-09T20:14:00.003+01:00

Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia attended today the opening of the restore Cathedral of Santa Maria de Huerta in Tarazona, Spain.

Máxima at opening

2012-02-09T20:06:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Máxima opened the VMBO school building De Kluiverboom in Groningen today.

Visit to "HUB Brussels"

2012-02-09T19:55:00.001+01:00

Crown Princess Mathilde and Crown Prince Philippe visited today "HUB Brussels", a worldwide network at disposal for young starters.

Annual holiday to Verbier

2012-02-09T19:44:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Mary, Crown Prince Frederik and about 20 of their friends are currently in Verbier on holiday. Accoring to a Danish magazine the children stayed in Denmark.

Kate at National Portrait Gallery

2012-02-08T22:25:00.004+01:00

Princess Catherine visited today the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Mette-Marit in Germany

2012-02-08T20:59:00.006+01:00

Crown Princess Mette-Marit was today in Frankfurt, Germay to attend the opening
of the Edvard Munch exhibition "The Modern Eye".

Máxima receives prize

2012-02-08T20:50:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Máxima received the Machiavelli prize 2011 in Den Haag today "for outstanding communication skills over the last ten years in her work as a princess".

Traditions and customs on the occasion of a Royal birth

2012-02-08T10:48:00.002+01:00

The homepage of the Swedish Royal Court published a text about the traditions on the occasion of a Royal birth.

Tradition and customs on the occasion of a royal birth

The following traditional ceremonies will take place in the order below in connection with the birth of The Crown Princess' baby, which is due at the beginning of March 2012.

Press release
On the occasion of a royal birth, the Marshal of the Realm notifies the nation's leaders of the birth. A press release from the Marshal of the Realm will then be published at www.kungahuset.se and at www.facebook.com/kungahuset.

Statement of witness
On the occasion of a royal birth, a statement of witness is drawn up in accordance with tradition. This is done on the day after the birth, unless the birth takes place on a Saturday, in which case the statement of witness is drawn up on the following Monday.

The Speaker, the Prime Minister, the Marshal of the Realm and the Mistress of the Robes are the witnesses. The statement of witness is signed and sealed by these witnesses.

Cabinet meeting
On the occasion of a royal birth, a cabinet meeting is held. The King convenes the cabinet meeting in accordance with chapter 5, § 3 of the Instrument of Government, which states that the Government shall hold a cabinet meeting chaired by the Head of State. Cabinet meetings held at The King's initiative include those held in the event of the birth of an heir to the throne.

At the cabinet meeting, The King informs the Government of the title, name, given name and assigned duchy of the heir to the throne. The cabinet meeting is held on the day after the birth, unless the birth takes place on a Saturday, in which case it is held on the following Monday.

Salute
On the occasion of a royal birth, a salute is fired from Skeppsholmen in Stockholm in accordance with the Swedish Armed Forces' ceremonial provisions (Instruction to the Swedish Armed Forces, ceremonies; Cerl FM 2010). For the firstborn of a Head of State or an heir to the throne, a salute is fired in two rounds, with a one minute interval, of 21 shots each. Salutes are also fired at the salute stations in Boden, Härnösand, Karlskrona and Gothenburg.

Te Deum
On the occasion of a royal birth, a thanksgiving service — the Te Deum — is held. The Te Deum is an ancient church ceremony, which in a royal context takes place in connection with important events in the Royal Family: christenings, birthdays, jubilees and other ceremonial occasions. The last time a Te Deum was held was on 30 April 2006, to mark the occasion of The King's 60th birthday.

The Te Deum is held in the Royal Chapel on the day after the birth, unless the birth takes place on a Saturday, in which case it is held on the following Monday. The invited guests are the immediate family, representatives of the Riksdag and the Government, other representatives of official Sweden and the staff of the Royal Court.

Invitations to the Te Deum were sent out on 1 and 2 February 2012. This is because the Royal Court sends out invitations to major events around one month before the event takes place.

A photo pool will be arranged at the cabinet meeting and the Te Deum.

Máxima at opening

2012-02-07T19:13:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Máxima attended the opening of the professional orientation fair "Westland on stage''for secondary school pupils in the De Leuningjes complex in Poeldijk today, February 7, 2012.

Kate shopping in London

2012-02-06T20:07:00.001+01:00

After being on holiday together with her family, Princess Catherine has been seen shopping in London.

Private pictures of Mary and family

2012-02-06T20:02:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Mary published on the occasion of her 40th birthday some private photos of her and her family.

Mary's birthday party

2012-02-06T19:55:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Mary celebrated her birthday together with some of her friends and other Royal guests, as for example Crown Princess Mathilde and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

Marie turns 36!

2012-02-06T14:18:00.003+01:00

And the next birthday girl is just around the corner...
Princess Marie celebrates today her 36th birthday.

Mary celebrates 40th birthday!

2012-02-05T11:45:00.007+01:00

Crown Princess Mary, born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson on February 5th 1972 in Hobart, Tasmania, celebrates today her 40th birthday! On this occasion a Danish magazine published today an interview together with new pictures of her.

Dinner at Christiansborg

2012-02-04T20:25:00.003+01:00

Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik hosted a dinner for the Diplomatic Corps at Christiansborg on February 1st.

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair 2012

2012-02-03T18:37:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Mary attended as patron the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair at the Bella Center today in Copenhagen.

10th wedding anniversary of Máxima and Willem-Alexander!

2012-02-02T15:20:00.004+01:00

Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Máxima celebrate today their 10th wedding anniversary!
On March 30th 2001 the Royal Court announced the engagement of Crown Prince Willem-Alexander to Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti.
They married on February 2nd 2002 at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam.

And here are two of my favourite scenes of the wedding.
The moment where the Argentine tango "Adiós Nonino" was played and Máxima could hardly hold back her tears and the balcony scene.

Letizia visits Forum against cancer

2012-02-02T15:14:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Letizia visited today a Forum against Cancer in Madrid.

Mary at opening of conference

2012-02-02T15:07:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Mary attended the opening of the conference "One Europe - One Market" by the Danish Chamber of Commerce and the Confederation of Danish Industries at the Bella Center in Copenhagen today.

Audiences at Zarzuela Palace

2012-02-01T17:38:00.001+01:00

Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia attended today several audiences at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid.

"Walk in Style" Award 2012 in Copenhagen

2012-02-01T17:30:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Mary attended the Ecco Walk in Style Award ceremony 2012 at the
City Hall in Copenhagen yesterday evening.

Launching of project in Amsterdam

2012-01-31T13:09:00.001+01:00

Crown Princess Máxima launched the project "Open Entry Language" to mark the 10th anniversary of Cybersoek in Amsterdam today, January 31th.

Diplomatic Contact Days 2012 in Brussels

2012-01-30T19:05:00.001+01:00

Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde attended today the Diplomatic Contact Days 2012 at the Egmont Palace in Brussels.

Visit to El Hierro Island

2012-01-30T18:58:00.003+01:00

Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia visited today El Hierro Island.

Madeleine at performance of Swedish National Youth Orchestra

2012-01-27T20:59:00.004+01:00

Princess Madeleine attended the performance of the Swedish National Youth Orchestra
at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 26, 2012. Her boyfriend Chris O'Neill was with her.

Commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day

2012-01-27T20:50:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended today the commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day in Raoul Wallenbergs Square.

Green fashion competition at Amsterdam fashion week

2012-01-27T20:41:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Máxima attended today the 2nd edition of the Green Fashion competition during the Amsterdam fashion week.

Mary and Frederik in Brussels

2012-01-27T20:31:00.004+01:00

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited the EU Council's Justus Lipsius Building in Brussels and participated in official opening concert on the occasion of Denmark's takeover of EU presidency on January 26th, together with Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde.

Marie and newborn Princess leave the hospital

2012-01-27T20:08:00.007+01:00

Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and the little Princess left the hospital this morning at about 11 o'clock. They are going to stay in Copenhagen some time and then leave for their home, Schakenborg.

Eugenie out and about in London

2012-01-27T10:00:00.001+01:00

Princess Eugenie has been seen leaving a club in London yesterday evening.

Gala dinner

2012-01-26T19:38:00.002+01:00

The Spanish Royal Family atteended the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid.

Marie to leave the hospital tomorrow

2012-01-26T19:30:00.002+01:00

Princess Marie is going to leave the hospital with her newborn daughter on Friday, January 27th at about 11 o'clock in the morning.
I'm on my way to work then, so pictures not until the evening ;)

Concert at Royal Palace

2012-01-25T19:52:00.004+01:00

The Swedish Royal Family attended a concert as part of the Royal Palace Youth Music Festival in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace.

World Economic Forum in Davos

2012-01-25T19:43:00.003+01:00

The World Economic Forums take place at the moment in Davos. Today Crown Princess Mathilde attended an event together with Crown Prince Haakon.

Meeting of the council of state in The Hague

2012-01-25T19:33:00.002+01:00

Queen Beatrix, Crown Princess Máxima and Crown Prince Willem-Alexander attended an extraordinary meeting of the council of state to mark the farewell of Mr. Tjeenk Willink as Vice President in Den Haag today.

Máxima at anniversary gala

2012-01-25T10:36:00.004+01:00

Princess Maxima attended the anniversary gala of the American Chamber of Commerce at the Stadhuis in The Hague.

Foreign Ambassadors reception at Royal Palace

2012-01-25T10:14:00.004+01:00

The Spanish Royal Family attended the Foreign Ambassadors reception at The Royal Palace on January 24, 2012 in Madrid.

It's a girl!

2012-01-24T09:53:00.004+01:00

Princess Marie has given birth to a little girl today!

As the Royal Court announced today:

It's a Princess

Her Royal Highness Princess Marie gave birth to a healthy princess on Tuesday 24 january 2012 pm. 8.27 at Rigshospitalet.

Weight: 2930 grams, length: 49 cm.

Mother and child are doing well.

His Royal Highness Prince Joachim was present during the entire course at the University Hospital.

Kurt Bache
Chamberlain, Colonel
Private Secretary

Prince Joachim appeared in front of the press after the birth. The little girl has dark hair and "She is beautiful". Joachim was present all the time during the birth. They have known for a while it was going to be a girl which was especially Joachim's wish after his three boys.
He didn't answer the question about a possible next baby, though ;)

Later in the early evening, the first visitors arrived.

Princess Marie is in labour!

2012-01-24T09:02:00.002+01:00

The Danish Royal Court announced that Princess Marie arrived at the hospital this morning!
The Communications director Lene Balleby confirmed, that Prince Joachim drove Marie to the hospital at around 4 o'clock in the morning.

Mette-Marit in Munich

2012-01-22T19:21:00.001+01:00

Crown Princess Mette-Marit and DLDwoman chairwoman Maria Furtwaengler attended the Digital Life Design conference (DLD) at the HVB Forum in Munich, Germany on January 22, 2012.

Is Princess Marie in labour?

2012-01-22T11:46:00.004+01:00

Accroding to this B.T. article, Princess Marie has been spotted arriving at the hospital yesterday in the late evening.

"According Localeyes's broadcast like it is said that there was hanged 'extra thick curtains on the window of the delivery room on the second floor, where it is assumed that the Princess Marie will give birth."

The court hasn't confirmed anything and probably will only do so, once the baby is born, so we can do nothing but wait.

Too happy to soon ;) The Royal Court announced that Marie isn't at the hospital right now.
So maybe the so called eye-witness just mixed up something ;)

Victoria and Daniel at Save the Children

2012-01-21T19:03:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visited the headquarters of the organizsation "Save the Children" in Stockholm.

Ingrid Alexandra turns 8!

2012-01-21T18:52:00.002+01:00

Princess Ingird Alexandra celebrates today her 8th birthday! On this occasion the Royal Court published new pictures of her.

Máxima and family at Jumping Amsterdam

2012-01-21T18:49:00.002+01:00

Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, Crown Princess Máxima and the three girls attended the Jumping Amsterdam today.

Mette-Marit and Mary shopping in Copenhagen

2012-01-20T22:02:00.004+01:00

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have been seen shopping in Copenhagen. Crown Princess Mary joined them later.

Victoria at hospital

2012-01-19T16:13:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Victoria visited the Astrid Lindgren Children's hospital in Solna today.

Letizia and Felipe at exhibition

2012-01-19T16:05:00.003+01:00

Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia visited Radio Nacional de Espana 75th Anniversary Exhibition today.

Visit to music project

2012-01-19T15:55:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Máxima visited the music project Klinkend Perspectief (Sounding Perspective) in Laandgraf today.

Letizia and Felipe at opening of Tourism Fair

2012-01-18T19:52:00.001+01:00

Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia attended today the "Fitur" International Tourism Fair opening at Ifema in Madrid.

Máxima at presentation

2012-01-17T17:46:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Máxima attended a presentation of a music project.

European Alzheimer Award

2012-01-17T17:38:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Mathilde attended yesterday the award ceremony of the European Alzheimer Award in Brussels.

Order of the Golden Fleece investment

2012-01-17T17:32:00.002+01:00

The Spanish Royal Family attended yesterday the Order of the Golden Fleece investment to France's President Nicolas Sarkozy ceremony at the Royal Palace.

Marie at hospital for checkup

2012-01-17T17:19:00.002+01:00

Princess Marie and Prince Joachim have been seen at the hospital yesterday evening, where they have been for a routine checkup. They drove home about an hour later.
The Royal Court is still refering to a birth date in late January.

Gala for Queen Margrethe

2012-01-16T16:28:00.004+01:00

Yesterday evening the Danish Royal Family and some other Royal Guests attended a gala on the occasion of Queen Margrethe's 40th throne jubilee.

Church service in Copenhagen

2012-01-15T20:03:00.005+01:00

The Danish Royal Family attended today a church service.

Balcony appearance

2012-01-15T13:31:00.003+01:00

The Danish Royal Family appeared today on the balcony of the Royal Palace. Even Princess Marie was there.

Gala performance at Concert Hall

2012-01-15T13:26:00.003+01:00

The Danish Royal Family attended a Gala Performance at the DR Concert Hall to celebrate 40 years on the throne at City Hall on January 14th.

Wreath laying ceremony and reception

2012-01-14T18:53:00.006+01:00

The Danish Royal Family attended today a wreath laying ceremony.

Later that day they attended the official reception to celebrate Queen Margrethe II of Denmark's 40 years on the throne at City Hall.

Beatrice out and about in London

2012-01-14T18:30:00.001+01:00

Princess Beatrice has been seen leaving the Embassy Club in London.

Letizia at Book Fair in Madrid

2012-01-11T21:24:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Letizia attended today the 35th Children and Youth Book Fair of Madrid.

Letizia shopping in Madrid

2012-01-11T21:11:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Letizia has been seen shopping in Madrid on December 28th last year.

Opening of exhibition at Frederiksborg Slot

2012-01-11T21:01:00.004+01:00

The Danish Royal Family attended today the opening of the exhibition "Regent of 40 Years - Queen Margrethe 1972-2012" at Frederiskborg Slot in Hillerød.

New Years Reception in Belgium

2012-01-11T20:45:00.003+01:00

The Belgian Royal Family attended today the New Year reception for Diplomatic Heads of Mission at Royal Palace in Brussels.

State Visit to the United Arab Emirates

2012-01-10T20:22:00.009+01:00

Queen Beatrix, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Máxima are currently on a state visit to the United Arab Emirates.

Danish Royals at Parliament

2012-01-10T19:52:00.003+01:00

The Danish Royal Family has been today at the parliament for the 40th crown jubilee of the Queen in Copenhagen.

Birthday party for the twins

2012-01-09T22:00:00.005+01:00

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended together with their son Henrik the birthday party of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

Kate and William at film premiere

2012-01-08T20:29:00.004+01:00

Prince William and Princess Catherine attended today the UK premiere of War Horse at Odeon Leicester Square in London.

New pictures of Vincent and Josephine

2012-01-08T20:12:00.005+01:00

On the occasion of their first birthday, the Danish Royal Court published new pictures of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

Princess Marie ready to give birth

2012-01-08T15:26:00.004+01:00

Since the Danish Court often adds two weeks to the actual birth date which is now officially the end of January, Marie is likely to give birth in mid-January, which means it's not longer than one or two weeks to wait.
Accoring to Danish magazine BilledBladet the Rigshospitalet is prepared and expecting Marie any day now. The chosen doctors and nurses are told to be available every time now.

So let's have a look at her pregnancy outfits during the last months.

State visit to the United Arab Emirates

2012-01-08T13:16:00.002+01:00

Queen Beatrix, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Máxima arrives yesterday evening at the United Arab Emirates for a three-day-visit.

First birthday of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine!

2012-01-08T12:17:00.003+01:00

Little twin princes Vincent and Josephine celebrate today their first birthday!
They have been born on January 8th 2011 in Copenhagen and have been christened Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander and Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda.

Beatrice and Dave out and about

2012-01-08T12:12:00.002+01:00

Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend have been seen out and about in London.

Mary shopping in Copenhagen

2012-01-07T23:58:00.002+01:00

Crown Princess Mary has been seen shopping with her stylist in Copenhagen.

Victoria and Daniel meet Swedish Hockey Team

2012-01-07T23:45:00.003+01:00

Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Prince Carl-Philip met today the Swedish Junior Hockey World Champions at the Royal Palace.

Madeleine and Chris on holiday

2012-01-06T21:58:00.004+01:00

Princess Madeleine and her boyfriend Chris O'Neill have been pictured on holiday.

Day of the Wise Men

2012-01-06T21:45:00.002+01:00

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted the Day of the Wise Men - a seminar for young leaders at Skaugum estate today.

Pascua Militar Ceremony 2012

2012-01-06T21:24:00.007+01:00

The Spanish Royal Family attended the Pascua Militar Ceremony at Palacio Real today in Madrid.

She didn't attend every year of the last receptions, but here's a review of her outfits.

Sofia Hellqvist in Finland

2012-01-05T20:31:00.002+01:00

Sofia Hellqvist, girlfriend of Prince Carl-Philip attended a concert in Finland where she received money for her "Project Playground".

Mette-Marit at conference

2012-01-05T19:54:00.002+01:00

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Mairt attended today the annual conference of the NHO - Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise at Oslo Opera House.

Queen Margrethe's 40th jubilee as reign

2012-01-05T19:46:00.002+01:00

Queen Margrethe of Denmark will celebrate her 40th jubilee as reign on January 15th. On the occasion of that, there will be celebration from January 13th to January 15th. Crown Princess Mette-Marit is supposed to attend as well.

TUESDAY, 10 JANUARY 2012

THE FOLKETING
12:15 p.m.
Visit to the Folketing (Danish Parliament), followed by a reception. HM The Queen, HRH The Prince Consort, TRH The Crown Prince Couple and HRH Prince Joachim will participate.

PHOTOS AND PRESS CONFERENCE
4.00 p.m.
Press conference with HM The Queen in the Great Hall, Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg.
HM The Queen and HRH The Prince Consort will before the press conference pose for photographs in the Great Hall, Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg.

WEDNESDAY, 11 JANUARY 2012
EXHIBITION OPENING AT FREDERIKSBORG
11 a.m.
HM The Queen, HRH The Prince Consort and TRH The Crown Prince Couple
attend the opening of an exhibition at The Museum of National History Frederiksborg Palace.

EXHIBITION OPENING AT AMALIENBORG
3 p.m.
HM The Queen, HRH The Prince Consort, TRH The Crown Prince Couple and HRH Prince Joachim
attend the opening of the exhibition ``Royal Gala´´ at Amalienborg Museum.

SATURDAY, 14 JANUARY 2012
WREATH LAYING CEREMONY
9:50 a.m.
Special train with the Royal Carrriage carrying the royal family arrives at Roskilde Station

10 a.m.
Wreath laying ceremony at King Frederik IX’s and Queen Ingrid’s graves, Roskilde Cathedral

COACH RIDE
12:40 p.m.
Coach ride from Amalienborg through the pedestrian street with escort by the the Royal Danish Hussar Guard Regiment to Copenhagen’s City Hall. The route will be announced alter.

RECEPTION AT COPENHAGEN’S CITY HALL
1 p.m.
Official reception at Copenhagen’s City Hall
Entertainment in the ceremonial hall, HM The Queen and HRH The Prince Consort enter the balcony

GALA PERFORMANCE IN DANMARKS RADIO’S CONCERT HALL
8 p.m.
Gala performance
During the intermission, HM The Queen and HRH The Prince Consort will greet guests

SUNDAY, 15 JANUARY 2012

MINISTERS OF STATE MEETING
10 a.m.
The Queen in Council with ministers of state at Christiansborg Palace, Statsråd meeting room

10:40 a.m.
Presentation of gifts from the Government and the Folketing in Christian IX’s Apartment, Christiansborg Palace

CHANGING OF THE GUARD
12.00 (noon)
Changing of the guard at Amalienborg
The royal family steps out on the balcony of Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg

BUFFET LUNCHEON
12.45 p.m.
Buffet luncheon hosted by The Crown Prince Couple for foreign guests and the family in Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg

CELEBRATORY RELIGIOUS SERVICE
3 p.m.
Celebratory service at Christiansborg Palace Church

GALA BANQUET AT CHRISTIANSBORG
8 p.m.
Gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace for Danish officials, foreign guests and the family

FRIDAY, 27 JANUARY 2012
5 p.m.
Fernisage of the exibition "THE ESSENCE OF COLOUR – THE ART OF QUEEN MARGRETHE II" at Arken.

3rd New Years Reception at Christiansborg Palace

2012-01-04T20:36:00.004+01:00

The Danish Royal Family attended the 3rd New Year Reception at Christiansborg Palace. This reception is for the Defense, national organizations and patronages.

Mary has worn this dress before in 2010 at the 2nd reception.

So far, she only attended the 3rd reception in 2010.

New Years Reception for diplomats at Royal Palace

2012-01-03T20:44:00.005+01:00

The Danish Royal Family attended tonight the New Years Reception for diplomats at the Christiansborg Palace.

Mary's outfits from the previous years:

Beatrice and boyfriend in Verbier

2012-01-03T20:39:00.001+01:00

Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend Dave Clark have been pictured in Verbier.

Mary and children at playground

2012-01-02T22:10:00.003+01:00

Mary and the children have been pictured at a playground in Copenhagen.

Danish Royal Family at church

2012-01-02T21:58:00.002+01:00

Members of the Danish Royal Family attended church service in Arhus Cathedral on Christmas Day on 25th December, 2011 in Arhus.

New Years Reception at Amalienborg 2012

2012-01-01T21:06:00.008+01:00

The Danish Royal Family attended tonight the annual New Years reception at Amalienborg in Copenhagen. Princess Marie is about to give birth in a couple of weeks, so she is on maternity leave.

It looks like she recycled the dress she wore when she was pregnant with Isabella and changed it a bit. Here's a review of the last years' dresses.

Crown Princess Mary

Princess Marie

The dresses 2011

2011-12-31T17:28:00.006+01:00

Like last year as a last post the dresses worn in 2011.

Crown Princess Letizia

Crown Princess Victoria

Princess Madeleine

Crown Princess Mathilde

Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Crown Princess Máxima

Crown Princess Mary

Princess Marie

Princess Catherine

Princess Beatrice

Princess Eugenie

I wish you all a happy new year 2012 =)

Året med kungafamiljen - Documentary about Swedish Royal Family

2011-12-31T15:05:00.002+01:00

There is also a documentary about the Swedish Royal Family, called "Året med kungafamiljen" (The year with the Royal Family).

SVT Play - Året med kungafamiljen

Interview with Princess Marie at Jyllands Posten

2011-12-31T14:43:00.004+01:00

Danish newspaper Jyllands Posten published an interview with Princess Marie, where she talks about her life at Schackenborg and her work.
On the occasion of this interview new pictures of her have been taken.

- Especially when we are away for longer, so I am suffering from want and feel guilty for Henrik. It's hard not to get frustrated, but very important to find a balance. A frustrated mother is not a good mother. I love being a mom and loves to be home, but I need other stimuli. I can not just sit and think about my family when I have the opportunity to help other people, says Princess Marie to address the frustrations she, like all modern mothers frequently experience in her motherhood.

- The day at Schackenborg begin early in the morning. Marie prepares breakfast to the family, before taking bette Henrik to the nursery. Then she returns to the office on the second floor of the manor.
Joachim's day at the office rarely ends before 17.30.
"Schackenborg is a business, which demands a big effort and a lot of our time. Apart from that I have many meetings with protections and organisations I work with all over the country and in particular in Copenhagen. In fact we do spend a lot of time travelling (on the road) back and forth. So when we are at home, there is a lot to do in connection with running Schackenborg".

More can be read here: Jyllands Posten

Kate, William and Harry play football

2011-12-31T14:23:00.002+01:00

Prince William and Prince Harry have met to play some football and Princess Catherine joined them.

Review: The year 2011 in pictures

2011-12-29T19:33:00.011+01:00

And that was 2011. Another year has passed… Let’s look back what happened, and that was a lot ;)

On January 8th Crown Princess Mary gave birth to twins - a boy and a girl. Six days later Mary and the twins left the hospital.

The christening of the twins took place on April 14th in Copenhagen. The boy was christened Vincent Frederik Minic Alexander and the girl Josephine Sofia Ivalo Mathilde.

Prince William and Kate Middleton got married on April 29th in Westminster Abbey, London.

On May 17th Crown Princess Máxima turned 40. Some days before, the Netherlands celebrated “10 years Máxima” with an exhibition.

On July 4th, Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock got married in Monaco. Many royal guests have been invited, two of them secretly pregnant by the way ;)

On August 17th the long-awaited pregnancy of Crown Princess Victoria was announced. She is due in March 2012.

One week later, the Danish Royal Court announced the second pregnancy of Princess Marie, who is supposed to give birth in January 2012.

So, that's two babies the next year =) And maybe some interesting announcements...

Happy new year from the Swedish Royal Family

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The Swedish Royal Family wishes everybody a happy new year. A new family picture has been taken on that occasion in the summer at Solliden.

Christmas photoshooting with the Norwegian Royal Family

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A week ago, the official and annual christmas shooting of the Norwegian Royal Family took place at the Royal Palace.

Opening of the 10th Legislature

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The Spanish Royal Family attended today the first Parliament session with the new government at the Spanish parliament building in Madrid.

Beatrice and Eugenie visit grandfather in hospital

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Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie went to the hospital to visit The Duke Of Edinburgh, who had a cardiac surgery and couldn't celebrate christmas with the British Royal Family.