18 September 2007
Crown prince Frederik and crown princess Mary started a 4 day official trade visit to New York, to promote Danish companies.
They were accompanied by Minister for Economic Affaires Bendt Bendtsen, by the representatives of 40 Danish companies, and by their own staff: Per Thornit, Mary's lady-in-waiting Caroline Heering and a nanny. 5 month old princess Isabella went with them because she was still being breastfed.
They stayed at the Mandarin Hotel.
Meanwhile John Donaldson, Susan Moody and nanny Mette Hansen cared for prince Christian at home in Denmark.
From 14:00 to 15:00 Mary visited the Bodum homeware showroom.
She wore new earrings and a new ring by Marianne Dulong.
From 16:15 to 17:00 Mary attended a reception at BoBles, an American child interior company that started a cooperation with Danish Citibabes.
From 19:30 to 21:00 the crown prince couple attended a champagne reception at Takashimaya department store, that focused on Danish fashion and design in September 2007.
Mary wore a new top by DAY, Birger et Mikkelsen and a new set of gold and diamond "Ellipse" bracelets by Marianne Dulong.
Mary carried a new Prada purse and a new ring by Marianne Dulong.
With Danish chef Claus Meyer.
with US ambassador to Denmark, James Cain.
