State Visit from Russia: Day 1 - Extra Labels

First New Year's Court of 2010

1 January 2010

At 19:00 queen Margrethe hosted the traditional first Nytårskur & taffel for the Danish government at Amalienborg Slot in Copenhagen. She was assisted by prince Henrik, the crown prince couple, prince Joachim & princess Marie.

Mary wore a new gown by Jesper Høvring.

She also wore a new set of diamond "Love Bands" rings by Ole Lynggaard.

Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Environment Minister Lykke Friis and Minister for Development Cooperation, Ulla Tørnæs.

Economy Minister Lene Espersen.

Court's communications chef, Lene Balleby.

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.