Annual Photo Shoots & Holidays At Gråsten Slot: 2003, 2005-2023


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You have to hand it to Frederik and Mary. Their children are always turned out so nicely. They are dressed beautifully and always behave so nicely when the media is present. They seem so comfortable in their own skins.
 
I family foto shoot should have the whole family with their children.

Joachim and his family did not attend.

Uncomplete family , husband in Venise instead of attending his wife 75 th birthday.

Something is going wrong the the Kingdom of Denmark...
 
Beautiful family, and beautiful kids! Lady Ingrid she is so beautiful, how old is she? Iam sure bella has a lot of fun with her!
 
:previous: IIRC Ingrid is from 2003, there's quite an age difference but I'm sure they have lots of fun regardless – some summers ago, Christian had lots of fun with Richard and the age difference between them is even larger.

Such lovely pictures from today. I'm so happy they braved the rain, I had feared they might have had to cancel because of the poor weather. I love Bella and Josephine's hairstyles. I don't know if it's just me but I think Christian and Ingrid's alikeness is striking – if I didn't know better I'd say they were siblings. This picture of QMII and Christian is precious. And I love the pictures of Mary and Frederik together :heart:

A shame Joachim, Marie and the children couldn't make it – I wonder why, I mean, this is a scheduled photo opportunity after all. It's also a shame that Benedikte couldn't be there but I'm thrilled to see that Alexandra and her family were there regardless.
 
It is surprising to see the photoshoot without Prince Joachim and his family.
 
Loved the pictures and especially the ones with ball-throwing for the dogs. Dogs don't know they are royals and just want to play ball! I was also just wondering if they might have color-coordinated their clothing around Josephine's cast. Lots of blue! ��
 
In order to get a better overview of where the various photo-ops took place, I've created this image:
https://app.box.com/s/gjyakdv9tgk743hfk06baxu648m7hm6g

Here you can see where M&F were seen on the bikes.
Where the stables are.
The ring rider procession.
The changing of the guards.
And today's official photo shoot.
 
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marta19pl said:
It wasn't the first photosession in Grasten without them ;)
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I must say that it is surprising lo learn it. In truth, I did not pay close attention to the Danish family summer holiday. That is why Prince Joachim's absence stood out.
 
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Muhler said:
A nice gallery from Royalista: GALLERY: The Danish royal kids had lots of fun at Gråsten | Royalista

This time Vincent steals the show.
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That's sibling solidarity as only twins can have. Okay twin, you steal the show to the horse parade, I to the family photo session :lol:

A large and nice gallery - almost in chronological order:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.429222173931871.1073742071.235227816664642&type=3

And a little gallery with some super loving pictures of Mary being mother :wub:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=429233187264103&id=235227816664642


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Four great "portrait photos" af Christian, Bella, Vincent and Josephine :heart:

Christian: https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=45c0b65622137d172674dabb6745670c&oe=56466090

Bella: https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=6295b0868c5052742659cdbfa7838f82&oe=564CAC88

Vincent: https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=9444bfd191682e296c77851f379a602f&oe=56123C71

Josephine: https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=ce4c5165b520884048d12583ce57e45e&oe=5640D7AD

And a collected picture: https://www.facebook.com/2352278166...5227816664642/429279543926134/?type=1&theater

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How old is Ingrid? She seems to wear make-up. But a very pretty girl she is.


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Another article from BB focusing on Josephine's arm in plaster:
Prinsesse Josephines far havde et godt tag i gipsarmen | billedebladet.dk

I read somewhere a Danish doctor told that he means Josephine need to have her arm in plaster for about 6 weeks all in all.

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Before going to bed a few more of the many great pictures to be enlightened...


Margrethe has never been particularly good with small children, but she does her best :p And I actually think she seems to be getting better:
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=a900f949981945f7eead6fb6525392d4&oe=56595411
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=ffa304a3e15f06808a8ab1f4ff71ffee&oe=5640F794

...Until the lively Vincent got a little too lively and active with the tennis ball :lol:
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=b614fa9ba30dbeb0179766fbe51cdb0f&oe=5646E457
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=1561d77346a0e2b85e051678b6128380&oe=5610E69F

It's always a pleasure too see Margrethe looking at Frederik
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=2d2280ca0fbfd80e4bfef83ba3508189&oe=56521E2F
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Two precious pictures of Josephine and Mary :blush:
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=79f35fbdf7d17de00f60ef91213410b0&oe=560FE3A5
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=8ce1242349a44a79dde4426960b11986&oe=56110498
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=cb196afcf085b5df4fd3bef948addc07&oe=5656677B

If I was standing in front of Henrik I would be seriously concerned about that button jumping into my head :hiding:
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=8ce3681664187ac171a24a0fca1a2f52&oe=561105F0

Goodnight.
 
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Lovely family photos,warm and relaxed looking was a pity Prince Joachim,Princess Marie and children were not there.
 
As usual, a nice photo session. These are the gardens designed by Queen Ingrid? They are very lush and green. QM and PH look refreshed and relaxed after their Greenland trip, although the dampness probably aggravated her osteoarthritis. Support is never far away, though.

Alexandra & Jefferson's children are looking quite grown up. Ingrid is beautiful (Danish genes, you know) and Richard is so tall. He was a page boy at F & M's wedding, now he's taller than Frederik!

Josephine's bruises are beginning to heal. Speaking of bruises, I wonder how Frederik got that black eye.

When you have a large extended family, it's hard to get everyone together. Remember, they were all together for Christmas, and I'm sure that took some doing! BTW, Christmas is 5 months from today. :)
 
This was a lovely photo shot
A shame Joachim and Marie with the kids did not show up.

the kids are just lovely. Nice to see Vincent more up and about

Frederik and Mary are just too cute
http://ppe-agency.com/500px/Jul2015/PPE15072517.jpg
http://ppe-agency.com/500px/Jul2015/PPE15072543.jpg

Wonderful to see Mary and Margrethe at the end, but i especially liked seeing the Queen with little Vincent, but she has a special bond with Cristian
http://kongehuset.dk/materialemappe/gallerier/2015/juli/fotografering-pa-grasten-slot/9.img

a gallery from the DRF website
Fotografering på Gråsten Slot - Kongehuset

thank you all for the links
 
Two videos :)

Sådan ser de royale ud - tvsyd.dk - TV SYD - Nyheder - Lokal - Sønderborg

Now our Crown Prince family have enjoyed more than three weeks in Gråsten.
But I wonder about if Frederik, Mary and children will say goodbye and thank you for this time today or tommorow? Tomorrow night, Margrethe will keep a reception. Margrethe, Henrik and Benedikte will participate. But not Frederik and Mary. Maybe they just don't attend or maybe it's soon time for heading home and spend the last weeks of the vacation in Copenhagen.

Frederik also takes a break from the holiday when he travels on a short buiness promotion trip and IOC meetings from the end of next week, before having a week left of the holiday with Mary and children when he comes home again.

Info about the reception tommorow night:
http://kongehuset.dk/Menu/nyheder/omegnsreception-pa-grasten-slot
 
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Wow, Margrethe looks really frail, I wouldn't be surprised if F&M became the next CP couple stepping up to Kings.

Regarding J&M absence: Isnt Joachim a full time royal now? He should have made some effort, been there.
 
She's chain smoking even during the photocall so no surprise that she looks much older than her age, I guess F&M will work a lot more still its not good to see a Head of State looking this way.
 
I don't know if I'm just being oblivious here but I don't see that QMII is looking any more frail now than earlier this year? I definitely see that she's struggling with the osteoarthritis, but in spite of that I think she looks really good – especially and surprisingly so for a 75-year old who has just finished a two-week long visit to Greenland.

About Joachim, I agree, he should have made an effort to be there. Them skipping it this year is just as ridiculous as the year when Mary and Frederik got delayed in traffic. It's a scheduled photocall and one of very few scheduled events a year. It wouldn't have killed them to work their holiday around the photocall – especially not if they're going to Gråsten anyway.
 
Duke of Marmalade said:
Wow, Margrethe looks really frail, I wouldn't be surprised if F&M became the next CP couple stepping up to Kings.

Regarding J&M absence: Isnt Joachim a full time royal now? He should have made some effort, been there.
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I wonder how much of an effect, if any, the last 'I should of have been titled "King Henrik" ' episode has had on her? I know he's done it over the years, but this last one seemed different to me.
 
It's funny because I personally thought that of the two events at Gråsten, she looked the best at the changing of the guards. I suppose it's in the eye of the beholder.

On the subject of QMII and Henrik's health, QMII was asked about it when they were in Greenland and said: "The problem is that currently, my husband can't walk fast and I can't walk slow. So we're not a perfect match right now." – that made Henrik laugh :D
 
I always look forward to the Grasten photoshoots. The photos from this year's were great, thank you to everyone who provided the photos and videos. :flowers:

Poor little Josephine, I agree it looks as if she had a nasty fall. I'm glad that she is dealing with it well and that she had a quick recovery. It's sweet how her family signed her sling. Vincent is starting to look a lot like Frederik.

I always like how they include Princess Benedikte's grandchildren in the photoshoots. Countess Ingrid is looking so grown up! And Isabella looks like she's getting quite tall as well - she's almost up to Mary's shoulder. I agree with those who have said it was a disappointment to see that Joachim and his family were absent.
 
Archduchess Zelia said:
I don't know if I'm just being oblivious here but I don't see that QMII is looking any more frail now than earlier this year? I definitely see that she's struggling with the osteoarthritis, but in spite of that I think she looks really good – especially and surprisingly so for a 75-year old who has just finished a two-week long visit to Greenland.

About Joachim, I agree, he should have made an effort to be there. Them skipping it this year is just as ridiculous as the year when Mary and Frederik got delayed in traffic. It's a scheduled photocall and one of very few scheduled events a year. It wouldn't have killed them to work their holiday around the photocall – especially not if they're going to Gråsten anyway.
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If the Queen wants them there they will be there. I doubt Joachim can just decide to attend or not. It may be more than a coincidence that the Crown Prince and his family are the only immediate family there.
 
Crown Princess Mary steals the spotlight during royal family portrait | Daily Mail Online
From Daily Mail.

A remarkable sudden interest in Joachim and Marie I'd say...
Often when J&M have a solo summer photo shoot with their children they are accused of being attention seeking. Now when they for once didn't show up, that's bad as well.
Anyway, the press tend to focus on M&F's children, while J&M's children get a very limited coverage and the Berleburg children are virtually ignored.
There could be loads of reasons why they didn't show up. Anything from a delayed flight (The weather was bad, remember) to a hotel booking that couldn't be changed.
If they don't show up next year, then we can talk about a changing pattern.

ADDED: Mary's fashion from Royalista: http://royalista.com/112145/3-great-crown-princess-mary-summer-looks/
 
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It's wonderful that we get to see such lovely family photos. So nice to see all the family together
 
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