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The Christening – the sponsors

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Anne

The sponsors, For the prince Mr. John Stuart Donaldson HRH Prince Felipe des Asturies H.H. Prince Gustav zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg Count Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille Countess Helle Reedtz-Thott Lady-in-waiting Caroline Heering The Princess H.R.H. Prinsesse Marie Son Altesse Royale le Prince Charles de … Continue reading →

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Name poll for the twins

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Anne

Which names do you think the Danish royal twins will get? There are two polls in the sidebar, where you can select a combination of four names – but feel free to use the comment section here if you have … Continue reading →

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Three Danish foundations

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Anne

Three royal Danish foundations are merging into one. The King Frederik and Queen Ingrid’s foundation for humanitarian and cultural affairs, the Crown Prince Frederik’s foundation and the Crown Prince Frederik and Crownprincess Mary foundation will join together under the name … Continue reading →

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Gym at Amalienborg

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Anne

In an interview with Ekstrabladet, Crown Prince Frederik complained that as he’s gotten older, and have a family, it has been more and more difficult to find the motivation for getting the exercise in. He has previously worked out at … Continue reading →

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Crown Prince Frederik at premiere

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Anne

Attending a film premiere today, Crown Prince Frederik joked with the press about the names of the twins. “I am looking forward to revealing the names for all of you,” he said, but couldn’t be pushed to say more about … Continue reading →

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Heir Consort Project March 2011

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Anne

Here are the stats from March. I think this is Daniel’s busiest month so far – at least in public view. This is no April’s Joke (So we get that out of the way…)

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Ari’s theatrical career

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Anne

Yesterday, Ari Behn’s theatrical piece “Treningstimen” (Translated: The Workout) had its premiere at Rogaland Theatre in Stavanger. Ari and his wife were both present at the steps of the red carpet. Pictures from Stavanger Aftenblad here. The show is about … Continue reading →

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Ingrid Alexandra and the saxophone

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Anne

A while back, the Norwegian Band Federation gifted Princess Ingrid Alexandra with a saxophone. She’s been too young to play it up until recently. At an audience with the Band Federation, her father revealed that he had now purchased a … Continue reading →

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Norwegian guests at the weddings

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Anne

King Harald and Queen Sonja has been confirmed as attending the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The younger generation will be represented at the Wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock. The Norwegian court confirms that Haakon and … Continue reading →

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Registrering names in Denmark

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Anne

There have been questions around the Danish practice of not revealing the names of the royal children until they’re at the baptismal font. Or, more specifically, if there is a deadline for officially registering the names for children in Denmark, … Continue reading →

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