Prince Henrik’s birthday celebration would not be complete without a lavish dinner. And so, the Danish royal family and their guests came together at Fredensborg Castle on the evening June 11, 2009 for the happy occasion.

Everyone was all smiles, and the gowns and dazzling tiaras were arrayed in all their glory.

First, of course, are Queen Margrethe and her prince consort, the man of the hour, Prince Henrik:

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Our coverage of the celebration of Prince Henrik of Denmark’s 75th birthday continues with more photos of the royals. Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and the little ones Prince Christian and Princess Isabella gathered on the steps of Fredensborg Castle to watch the birthday parade. Prince Felix and Prince Nikolai, the sons of Prince Joachim and Countess Alexandra, were also present, as was Princess Victoria of Sweden.

Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik with their grandson Prince Christian:

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Here are the second set of photos from the celebration of the 75th birthday of Denmark’s Prince Henrik. These are from the concert held at the new Denmark Radios Concert Hall on June 10, 2009. A reception followed the performance.

The Danish royal family, sans the children, all attended the concert. Even Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, came with her husband Martin Joergensen. She wore a one-shoulder white dress with black detailing.

Princess Marie, with Prince Joachim, also came in black and white. Hers was a flowing white dress under a short black jacket. Princess Mary was a head-turner in a simple but dazzling fuschia dress. Queen Margrethe chose a lovely blue dress for her husband’s concert celebration.

More photos below:

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Prince Henrik of Denmark, the consort of Queen Margrethe, celebrated his 75th birthday today, June 11, 2009 with several events.

The birthday events began yesterday, June 10, with a lunch onboard the Danish Royal Family’s Dannebrog Yacht. Despite the pouring rain, the royals were in high spirits and greeted the equally happy crowd who waited to see them. The royal family also attended Prince Henrik’s birthday concert in Copenhagen yesterday.

Today, there was a parade at Fredensborg Castle, which was enjoyed by everyone, especially the young royals.

I have pictures to show of all these happy events, so here goes the rest of the first set. These are all from the lunch on the Dannebrog yesterday. Princess Marie looked fabulous on her first public appearance after the birth of her and Prince Joachim’s son last month.

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From left: Greek President Dr. Karolos Papoulias, Mrs. May Panou Papoulias and Prince Joachim of Denmark.

It’s been a busy day for the Danish Crown Couple, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary. After accompanying their Greek visitors to the Lousiana Museum of Modern Art and the Windmill Park Middelgrunden, the Crown Prince and Princess met Dr. Karolos Papoulias and his wife Mrs. May Panou Papoulias at the Danish Museum of Art in Copenhagen.

This time, Prince Frederik’s brother Prince Joachim was present as well.

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Laden with gifts, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary stopped by the Rigshospitalet hospital in Copenhagen yesterday to visit the newborn son of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie.

A steady stream of the members of the Danish royal family were seen going in and out of the hospital, among them proud grandparents Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik. The baby is their fifth grandchild. Prince Joachim’s sons from his marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, accompanied the monarch to see their brand new little brother.

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Prince Joachim of Denmark makes an announcement to the press after the birth of his son on May 4, 2009.

Yesterday, May 4, 2009, a new little prince joined the Danish royal family.

Princess Marie, the wife of Prince Joachim, gave birth to their first child at at 4:57 a.m. at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen (Copenhagen University Hospital). Prince Joachim, who was present during the birth, spoke to the press on Monday.

At birth, the baby boy weighed 3032 grams (6.7 pounds) and was 49 cm (19.3 inches) long. Both mom and baby are doing well.

As is customary for the Danish royals, the baby’s name will be announced at the time of his christening, approximately 3 months from now.

via The Danish Monarchy; Image: Newscom

From left (back row): Prince Frederik, Princess Mary, Prince Henrik, Queen Margrethe, Princess Marie, and Prince Joachim. (Front row): Prince Christian, Prince Felix, Princess Isabella, and Prince Nikolai. Click on image for larger.

The Danish royal family made their appearance at the balcony of Amalienborg Palace for Queen Margrethe’s 69th birthday celebrations.

Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie greeted the crowds on April 16, 2009. The younger ones, Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, Prince Christian, and Princess Isabella, joined their parents and grandparents in the family wave.

It’s good to see the entire family together, looking well and happy.

Edit: Just added more photos below:

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The Danish Royal Family has released new official portraits for 2009. The following seven photos are posted on the website of the Danish Monarchy:

• Group portrait of Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie (photographer: Martin Mydtskov Rønne)
• Solo of Crown Prince Frederik, wearing official military dress (photographer: Steen Evald)
• Solo of Crown Princess Mary, seated, in a blue gown (photographer: Steen Evald)
• Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary (photo above; photographer: Steen Evald)
• Solo portrait of Prince Joachim, in official military dress (photographer: Steen Brogaard)
• Solo of Princess Marie, in a dark blue gown (photographer: Steen Brogaard)
• Prince Joachim and Princess Marie (photographer: Steen Brogaard)

Princess Marie, who is pregnant, is already showing her baby bump. The photos were taken in Amalienborg Palace in January 2009.

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Prince Joachim of Denmark attended an exhibition by Danish photographer John R. Johnsen on November 18, 2008.

The exhibit at the Vinzavod Contemporary Arts Centre in Moscow was called ‘Krop I Erobret’ (’Body in Conquered Space’).