IOC Congress: Final Reception

9 October 2009

At 16:00 the crown prince couple attended the concluding reception of the IOC Congress at Tivoli, accompanied by Mary's lady-in-waiting Tanja Doky.

Earlier that day Frederik's 3 year networking efforts to become an IOC member had paid off when he was officially elected in a ceremony at Bella Center with 77 votes against 9. The crown prince’s candidature to a politicized organisation with a dubious reputation had been the subject of much criticism and debate in the Danish media.

IOC Congess: EOC Event

5 October 2009

At 19:00 crown prince Frederik and crown princess Mary hosted a European Olympic Committee Event at the Carlsberg Museum. The networking event included a dinner and beer tasting. It ended at 22:00.

Princess Anne was also present.

Meeting the Obamas + IOC Congress

2 October 2009

US President Barack Obama joined his wife Michelle in Copenhagen for a flash visit. The couple was received at Christiansborg Slot. While the president had a meeting with PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the first lady was given a tour by the regent couple and the crown prince couple.

At 18:30 crown prince Frederik & crown princess Mary attended the IOC Congress at Bella Center where the location of the 2016 Olympics was anounced - Rio de Janeiro.

IOC Congress: Luncheon & Opening Ceremony

1 October 2009

The International Olympic Comittee Congress was held in Copenhagen in 2009.

At 13:00 the queen, prince Henrik and the crown prince couple hosted a luncheon at Amalienborg Slot for the heads of state and high profile guests who were attending the IOC congress. A big focus was on American first lady Michelle Obama.

At 17:15 the opening ceremony of the IOC congress started at Copenhagen's Opera House.

Chicago's mayor, Richard Daley and Oprah Winfrey.

PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Princess Anne, grand duke Henri of Luxembourg, crown prince Willem-Alexander of Holland and the former king & queen of Greece.

Prince Albert II of Monaco & Michelle Obama.

King Juan Carlos & queen Sofia of Spain with Pelé.

The royals arrived by barge from Amaliehave as usual.

Caroline Heering acted as lady-in-waiting.

Mary carried a new clutch by Yves Saint Laurent.

IOC chairman Jacques Rogge.

After the ceremony queen Margrethe & prince Henrik left, while Frederik & Mary stayed on for the reception.