Visit to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Day 1

Crown prince Frederik & crown princess Mary made an official 2-day visit to the German region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The visit was meant to strengthen cultural and academic ties between the German region and Denmark. Mary, who was nearly 6 months pregnant with the twins, and Frederik were accompanied by Danish Health Minister Bertel Haarder. Their host was the Minister President of the German region, Erwin Sellering.

27 September 2010

9:30
Frederik & Mary arrived at the airport Rostock-Laage, where they were welcomed by Minister President Erwin Sellering and his wife Britta.

They greeted the public at the Rostock marketplace and signed the town's golden book.

10:45
Visit to Hansestadt Stralsund, where they received a guided tour of Saint Nicolai's church.

11:20
Visit to maritime museum Ozeaneum.

15:55
Visit to Schwerin Castle, located on an island in Lake Schwerin. Frederik & Mary were shown around the castle, where Frederik's great-grandmother, queen Alexandrine was born as herzogin von Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Today it's the seat of the parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommeren.

17:00
Opening of the exhibition "The Flora Danica Service. Botany at the Table" at the State Museum in Schwerin.

19:45
Reception & dinner at Schwerin Castle.

Mary wore a new pair of Amrita Singh earrings, a new dress by Ralph Lauren and new Prada pumps.

The couple was staying at Hotel Niederländischer Hof in Schwerin.