Category Archives: Joachim & Marie

Prince Henrik’s visit to the hospital

When the twins were born on January 8, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie were two of the people who didn’t visit them in the hospital. The court said that they were on a private holiday that had been planned well … Continue reading

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Marie’s calendar for November

10. Opened the conference UN Criticism and Reform, arranged by Espergærde Gymnasium Model United Nations. 11. Attended the UNESCO conference The Nordic Countries, a sustainable region with focus on life long learning. 23- 28. Went to China with the husband, … Continue reading

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Marie’s Programme for October, 2010

1 – Participated with husband in the yearly reception of the University of Southern Denmark. 5 – Time for the opening of Parliament again. 14 – Handing out the French-Speaking Ambassadors’ Literary Prize. This time at the Belgian embassy. (Well, … Continue reading

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Marie’s programme for September, 2010

I don’t know why, but I have a sudden urge to keep track of schedules. Possibly to use as material for online discussions, possibly to provide others with collated material to do so. There is already the project of counting … Continue reading

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A taste of royal life

Prince Henrik of Denmark, the younger one, got a taste of royal engagements today. He accompanied his mother, Princess Marie, to a trade fair for equipment for babies and children. The trade fair had about 45 different stands. Marie and … Continue reading

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Marie's new protectorate: The Danish Ski Federation

In a move I suspected back in 2007, Princess Marie has taken on the patronage of the Danish Ski Federation. The Federation has been working for a while to achieve this matter. It is an effort in trying to make … Continue reading

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Marie to become protector of UNESCO Denmark

I have to admit that I already thought this was a done deal back in March, when she had her first engagement with UNESCO Denmark, but on the coming Tuesday, Princess Marie will be presented as the royal protector of … Continue reading

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Princess Marie collaborating with the University of Southern Denmark

The University of Southern Denmark reports that Princess Marie will be starting a new collaboration with them. The purpose of this is to increase the knowledge of the university’s programmes, research, and other affairs. Another reason for the princess’ involvement … Continue reading

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Princess Marie will be giving out prize

Amidst the recent news that Prince Henrik is stepping down from some of his royal duties, comes another revelation. Billedbladet reports that the annual “Prix Littéraire des Ambassadeurs de la Francophonie” awarded by the Prince Consort, this year will be … Continue reading

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Prince Henrik stepping down

Today the Danish court released the news that Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort, will be stepping down from his role as chancellor of the Danish royal orders. The Queen has appointed Prince Joachim as his successor in this role.

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