The Danish royal family stepped out in the traditional finery at the New Year’s Court of the Order of the Elephant at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.

The Order of the Elephant is the highest in Denmark, and dates back to 1693. The annual gala at the beginning of the year is hosted by Queen Margrethe for members of the order, government officials and the royal court.
At this year’s Court, both Queen Margrethe and Crown Princess Mary chose gowns in bright stunning colors, fuschia for the Queen, and orange for the princess. Princess Marie was in a more subtle gown of …read more

The first son of Danish Prince Joachim and Princess Marie was christened on July 26, 2009. According to tradition, the baby’s name, Prince Henrik Carl Joachim Alain, was first revealed during the ceremony. The new prince was born on May 4, 2009.

Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen officiated at the Mogeltonder church in Denmark, where Prince Joachim and Princess Marie were married in May 2008.

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:

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:

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 …read more

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 …read more

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.

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 …read more

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 …read more