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.

Globryllup

1 June 2010

Mary and her two children, Christian (4,5) and Isabella (3) were seen watching a wedding that took place at Fredensborg Slotskirke, 150 meters from Kancellihuset.

Next to them was their nanny, Emilie Gershøy Bruhn, who was at the time comedian Thomas Skov's girlfriend.

Danish badminton player Tine Rasmussen and her husband-to-be had arrived by horsedrawn carriage at the church when Mary drove her red Saab up the drive to her home.

Mary was in the first stage of her third pregnancy, expecting twins. The news hadn't been made public yet.

Mary Fonden: Fri for Mobberi Børnestafetten 2010

30 May 2010

As chair woman of Mary Fonden, crown princess Mary was present at Aarhus's Mindeparken (right next to the Marselisborg estate) for the third "Fri for Mobberi" Children's Relay Race.

Mary arrived at 10:55, and stayed for an hour and a half.

She handed out medals to all participants.

Mary was in the first stage of her third pregnancy, expecting twins. The news hadn't been made public yet.

A Quick Holiday Fix

End of May 2010

Mary & Frederik were part of a bunch of Danish friends who flew to Cannes, France for a jet set, childfree birthday weekend, celebrating Kim Vibe Petersen's 60th birthday.

The billionaire Scanomat owner had rented the luxury yacht Parcifal III for the occasion.

Joining Mary & Fred were Jeppe Handwerk, Julie Mølsgaard and about 30 other guests. They sailed to Cannes and moored in front of the Carlton Hotel, where most of the guests would stay.

In the afternoon the party began and the yacht sailed away from shore. After lunch, speeches and a group photo in matching hats there was live music on deck untill the early hours.

When the party ended most of the guest were sailed to shore, except for Mary & Frederik, who slept onboard.

Around 10:00 the next day it was time for breakfast, before Mary, Frederik and Jeppe Handwerk were driven to Nice airport.

Mary was in the first stage of her third pregnancy, expecting twins. The news hadn't been made public yet.

Margrethe 70: Den Kongelige Livgardes Festkoncert

Queen Margrethe II's 70th birthday was celebrated with a large number of festive events in Denmark, culminating in a various galas. Mary was at the very start of her third pregnancy, expecting twins. The news hadn't been made public yet. 

20 May 2010

As a final festive event, the Danish royals attended the Royal Life Guards' concert in honour of her majesty the queen, at Tivoli in Copenhagen.

They arrived at 19:30. Tanja Doky was present as Mary's lady-in-waiting.

Among the guests were also Susanne & Peter Heering.

After having enjoyed a selection of the queen's brass band favourites, the royals and their guests were offered a dinner at The Paul in Tivoli.

Tisvilde Jagten

18 May 2010

Mary & her two children, Christian and Isabella were among the spectators at the Tisvilde Drag Hunt where Frederik was a participant.

This was a private event.

Mary was in the first stage of her third pregnancy, expecting twins. The news hadn't been made public yet.