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(*) Once again I need a little help from English-speakers. The road leading up to the manor is called an allé in Danish, because it's lined with trees. Not to be confused with a boulevard or an avenue, which I understand is a street in a city, lined with trees. So what is the best translation...

:previous: Thank you, Muhler. Grasten looks like a lovely place to spend the summer. There's even a playground for the children. I notice there are memorial stones for Frederik IX and Ingrid. I know they are not interred there, so I presume there is some sort of memorial garden? Queen...

Sorry, but I'm not crazy about either one of the photos. The cover one is just too ''blotchy.'' The one with the whole family is marginally better, but Frederik's head looks like it's been photoshopped in. The pose with Christian and Isabella is awkward, to say the least. Mary and the twins...

There is a large naval exercise taking place in the Pacific near Hawaii, with 26 nations participating. Denmark is one of them, so at least one of your ships is there. www.public.navy.mil/surfor/Page 26-Nations-to-Participate-in-worlds-largest-maritime-exerciseaspx#V3J1fWretr. If that...

Thank you so much, Muhler, for the lovely pictures and narrative. You're a good ambassador for Denmark!:flowers::flowers::flowers:

For those who want to see more of Denmark without leaving their computer, I recommend the YouTube series ''Rick Steves Europe.'' Just add Denmark to the title, and you'll get several, most of them about half an hour long. Very enjoyable. :flowers: About the Little Mermaid: she has apparently...

Thank you for posting all those lovely pictures, Muhler. Except for the style of the buildings, it could be the rural area where I grew up. It really is a small world.:smile: I also notice that all the roads are well-maintained - good infrastructure. The US should take heed. I was amused to...

:previous: Thanks, Muhler. What is the legal drinking age in Denmark?

If I may offer an observation: my husband was 71 when he died. As he got older (and sicker) he seemed to 'return to his roots' as I thought of it. He became more like his mother - in opinions, especially. Henrik realizes that most of his life is behind him. Maybe withdrawing somewhat is the...

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- :previous: Agreed! One of my first posts was sent off in haste, and I was quickly admonished. But this forum has a high level of discussion, which is one of the reasons i started reading it in the first place. There...

Within the last hour, I read an online report that President Erdogan made a speech where he said that working women were ''half persons'' and should completely devote their lives to marriage and motherhood. He also came out against all forms of birth control. Since Queen Margarethe is very...

How nice that they could go to a festival like any other family, and not cause a stir. It seems that Margarethe and Henrik both need help walking. And every picture of the twins shows how fast they are growing.

:previous: As I was going through the pictures I noticed the sweetly smiling flower girl. Then the last item told that 3 years ago, she herself had to be rescued when she was choking on a piece of apple. How appropriate that she was chosen. :flowers:

Thank you, Muhler and Roskilde, for your explanations. I will respect your wishes and opinions. I'm used to the way these things are done in the US. Not that I read any tabloids, but they are sold in supermarkets, and when you're waiting in line, there's plenty of time to read the headlines...

No, Muhler, you are not wasting your time - this is quite interesting, even if it is a little disturbing. We always appreciate the translations that you and other Danes provide for us. (Google translate is not my friend) But when you translate an article that has comments at the end, could...

Whenever this sort of thing happens, it has to be hard on the families. Today is Frederik's birthday, tomorrow is the christening in Sweden - Frederik is possibly going to be a godfather - it should be a very happy time. Let's hope it blows over quickly.

Mary doesn't just show up to cut a ribbon, accept flowers, and maybe make a speech. She is seriously involved with this! And that it's a family affair with Frederik and Benedikte attending is just icing on the cake. Well done, DRF! :flowers:

A news bulletin just came through on my email: one of the schoolgirls kidnapped by boko haram 2 years ago has been rescued. This is indeed a cause for rejoicing, and I wonder if it will be mentioned at the conference. Even one rescue is to be celebrated. Thank you to all who posted the...

So Frederik's portrait is in color and Mary's is black and white. I wonder why. They're lovely photos, though.

:previous: I've only seen the trailers. If it ever becomes available again on YouTube or DVD, I hope someone will let us know. I've heard that it's rather cheesy, but I want to see it anyway. :tongue:

It's great that Mary was able to do this visit after being postponed. The people seem to appreciate it. The Foreign Minister seems to be a pleasant fellow - you can tell he likes babies. In the picture with the chickens, you can just tell he's thinking ''now what am I going to do with two...

Thanks to all who posted those lovely pictures. It was wise of PH to appear with his wife, and they're color-coordinated, too! The picture of QM with all her grandchildren is especially nice. Felix's face is becoming more mature, he's losing his little-boy look. Josephine is wearing a...

Thank you for the wonderful pictures and the explanation of the organs. What a beautiful church! Yes, I have heard the Rutter ''God be in my head'' - it's exquisite. Maybe you and I should check into private messaging. We seem to have a lot in common.:flowers:

You are correct when you say that huge deals have been made about Protestant/Catholic conversions. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall was Catholic, but is now a member of the Anglican Church. I think it has something to do with allegiance to the Pope, who as head of the Vatican state, is considered...

We now know where Mary has been - according to the Crown Princess Mary Unofficial Message Board, she has been in Boston, USA attending a Young Global Leadership course. Nice that she was able to do something 'under the radar.'