Promo Trip to Washington: Day 1

Crown prince Frederik & crown princess Mary made a 5-day official trip to Washington, USA as an official way to mark the 50th anniversary of the Danish embassy in the American capital. The trip largerly focused on Danish architecture and on H.C. Andersen. Mary was in the first stage of her third pregnancy, expecting twins. The news hadn't been made public yet.

The crown prince couple had arrived in Washington, in the company of their members of staff, among them lady-in-waiting Caroline Heering, chief of court Ove Ullerup and Mary's hair and make up artist, Søren Hedegaard.

Thursday 3 June 2010

08:55 to 10:30
Visits to public school 'John Eaton Elementary School', where students presented HC Andersen fairy tales and demonstrate their work with Danish culture in education.

Mary gave a speech where she said: "I am looking forward to hearing and seeing what you have learnt about Denmark. You may not know this, but I was born in Australia, far far away from Denmark. Before I met my husband, I admit that I did not know much about Denmark. So just as you, I had to learn about Danish society, culture and history."

She was wearing a new pearl bracelet by Marianne Dulong.

12:00 to 14:00
Lunch at the Danish ambassador's residence with Danish artists and scientists who live and work in the USA.

14:20 to 15:30
Visit to youth center "Sitar Arts Center" where 5-12 year olds had been helped by the Washington Ballet for a dance performance of "The Wild Swans".

18:00 to 19:30
Official opening of the Odense City Museums' exhibition "The Wild Swans" at the Meridian International Center. The exhibition showed decoupage and costumes designed by queen Margrethe for film "The Wild Swans".

Mary wore a new pair of Louboutin pumps.

Danish Green Energy Visit to USA: Day 5

27 March 2009

After a day off from the program for Mary, the Danish delegation travelled on to New York, where the crown princely couple were guests of honour at the American-Scandinavian Foundation's annual gala banquet.

The couple was accompanied by Per Thornit and his wife, Ulla and by Mary's lady-in-waiting, Caroline Heering.

Mary wore a new Heartmade gown.

This gala event concluded the American Visit.

Danish Green Energy Visit to USA: Day 4

25 March 2009

11:30
The crown princely couple visited the new Vestas wind turbine manufacturing plants in Denver, Colorado.

Mary wore a new blouse by Malene Birger, and new diamond and blue topaz earrings.

13:35
Private lunch with local business people in the Denver climate and energy sector.