Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson: May 14, 2004


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I didn't think he had attended the wedding. I haven't seen any other picture of him, just his brother Henri and sister-in-law Maria Teresa and nephew Guillaume. I know that wife Sybilla is probably at home, taking care of the kids and is probably exhausted being pregnant with twins and all, but I didn't realize Guillaume had attended the wedding alone.
 
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Originally posted by Alexandria@May 16th, 2004 - 1:36 pm

I know that wife Sybilla is probably at home, taking care of the kids and is probably exhausted being pregnant with twins and all, but I didn't realize Guillaume had attended the wedding alone.
She's having twins again? Wow! I knew she was pregnant again, but I didn't know she was having twins again. What a handful! -Sorry I know this is off topic. :blush:
 
I have to say, I loved the gown. I particularly loved the blend of tradition and her own wishes for her wedding dress. What girl could ask for more? The neckline managed to be classic and elegant while not too matronly, and the lace panels hidden in the folds of the skirt were so interesting. The "calla" sleeves were a nice way to keep the conservative tradition of long sleeves on a royal bride while remaining modern and not too stuffy.

I think Frederik's reaction to seeing his bride said it all - she was gorgeous!

And whoever said it earlier is right - that Australian designer who knocked it was just jealous that he/she wasn't asked to design one of the most high profile wedding dresses in years.

One last note: I loved her tiara and the earrings were AMAZING (so much more refined than the tiara she wore to the gala dinner) but I do agree that at times, the hair was a bit bouffant-y (to make up a word!) from the back. Most of the time, however, I thought she looked perfect.

Like a princess. :flower:
 
Lovely photos, thank you Micas! :flower:
 
Originally posted by Alexandria@May 16th, 2004 - 9:57 am
I loved the neckline and the way the sleeves went on a diagonal across Mary's shoulders. And from the waist up I would say that the dress was absolute perfection. But I didn't care so much for the swag-look of the dress. It looked like the one major front flap might blow up and hit her in the face at any moment if there was enough wind! I found the swags too busy; I myself prefer simple cleaner lines in formal wear.

But the one part of Mary's dress from the waist down that looked great was the train. The pictures of it that I saw with Mary trailing down the aisle and posing before going on the balcony looked spectacular.

And her veil and tiara were great. I loved the combined look.

If I could've just removed those swags from Mary's dress, she would've made my top 5 royal brides list!

I agree entirely. The colour choice was excellent for her complexion as well as make up. There is just one more detail that, I believe, wasn't the best possible choice - bridal bouquet. Perhaps different shape and colour of the flowers would of made better impression. Otherwise, I truly liked her appearance.
 
I personally think that most "princess" wedding dresses are too conservative for my taste. She looked beautiful, but I wasn't crazy about the dress itself. The jewelry and tiara and veil made the whole "package" look nice ,but the dress itself was just ok.
 
Mary looked absolutely regal on her wedding day. Simple yet very elegant. I admire her style, her poise and her natural beauty. Frederik and Mary could barely keep their hands off each other. I can see true love in this marriage.
 
Originally posted by bloom+May 16th, 2004 - 12:21 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (bloom @ May 16th, 2004 - 12:21 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Gabriella@May 15th, 2004 - 5:37 pm
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@May 15th, 2004 - 4:26 pm
Hello everyone, today I've read a strange article in a spanish newspaper: El mundo, it says that Mary's family (which are medium class ones and do not have lots of money for this kind of event) did a loan to buy the tickets, clothes and everything they needed to be able to assist to this event. The one that was interviewed was the husband of one of her sisters. It is a very weird thing.  :shock:

that article is posted somewhere on this board. Mary's brother said something along the lines of having to morgage his house to pay for the travel expenses. It is a very sad thing. You would think that the royal family would help them pay for some of the expenses. Surely they have the funds available to do so. It is very sweet however, that Mary's family was willing to do such a thing in order to be a part of her big day.
yes well she could probably pay them for their troubles now couldn't she... :innocent: [/b][/quote]
I'm Mary and Frederik will pay it off. CP Frederik just got a huge pay raise. I can't imagine Mary allowing her family to remain in debt because of expenses in connection with her wedding.
 
I cant believe there wasnt more coverage here in the states.. any word on the reception.. where is the honeymoon? What was her going away outfit like?
 
Yes, this was a very lovely wedding. But there is one thing that struck me as odd. Mary's processional music. She walked down the aisle to Handel's 'Zadok the Priest'. This is actually a coronation hymn. It was played at Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953. I beleive the orchestra burst forth with it as the Queen came to the center of the abbey, near the throne. I have to check my store-bought video. For those who may not be familiar with this piece, it begins: "Zakok the Priest and Nathan the Prophet, anointed Solomon, King." It seems an odd choice for a bridal procession. Nevertheless, it was a stirring moment when the doors of the church opened and there was Mary with her father... and the music began. It was so majestic, that I didn't think about this until later. If anyone has read why this particular Handel peice was chosen, please let us know.
 
Originally posted by montecarlo@May 16th, 2004 - 12:11 pm
We were more likely to see more Arab leaders in Spain because of the historical connections between Spain and Arabs to begin with.

I think many Arab leaders will attend the Spanish royal wedding because of what happened on March 11th. They probably want to show the Spanish as well as the rest of the world that they too are anti-terrorism. That may also be the reason why the Queen of Britain and many other worldly leaders are attending as well. To show support for the Spanish people.
That's a pretty ugly history, and Saudi Imams have not been shy in preaching their desire for Andalusia to return to Muslim control.

Originally posted by Gabriella+May 16th, 2004 - 12:29 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Gabriella @ May 16th, 2004 - 12:29 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-montecarlo@May 16th, 2004 - 12:58 pm
The speeches were beautiful--did anyone notice how the Queen said that Mary could find *refuge* in their family if she needed it?

The Queen is such a lovely person. Mary is very lucky to have her for a mother-in-law. Their relationship does seem to be based on a lot of mutual respect and affection.
Wasn't that Henrik that said that? It's all the same anyway. I loved how the Queen said that she always hoped that they would be worthy of Mary's trust. When she said that, the camera panned over to Mary and it looked as if she mouthed "awww". [/b][/quote]
OH, let me listen to the speech again.
 
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Originally posted by Emma Catherine@May 16th, 2004 - 8:40 pm
Yes, this was a very lovely wedding. But there is one thing that struck me as odd. Mary's processional music. She walked down the aisle to Handel's 'Zadok the Priest'. This is actually a coronation hymn. It was played at Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953. I beleive the orchestra burst forth with it as the Queen came to the center of the abbey, near the throne. I have to check my store-bought video. For those who may not be familiar with this piece, it begins: "Zakok the Priest and Nathan the Prophet, anointed Solomon, King." It seems an odd choice for a bridal procession. Nevertheless, it was a stirring moment when the doors of the church opened and there was Mary with her father... and the music began. It was so majestic, that I didn't think about this until later. If anyone has read why this particular Handel peice was chosen, please let us know.
Well usually this wouldn't be played as processional music, but they wanted something relating to the British musical tradition and for obvious reasons didn't want "Here comes the bride". :lol:
 
There's lots of words on the reception if you look back over the last few pages. As far as her going-away outfit is concerned, if it's true that they slipped away in the middle of the night (as reported here), the chances are that nobody has a clue what it looked like.
 
Originally posted by Queen of Portugal@May 16th, 2004 - 8:35 pm
I cant believe there wasnt more coverage here in the states.. any word on the reception.. where is the honeymoon? What was her going away outfit like?
When the couple left Fredensborg she was wearing a very casual outfit, a blue shirt and sand-coloured pants, her husband was wearing a blue sports-jacket and light-coloured pants. We saw this in the TV-transmission on DR1 in Denmark.
 
It was Henrik, thanks.

Originally posted by bluetortuga+May 16th, 2004 - 6:55 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (bluetortuga @ May 16th, 2004 - 6:55 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by bloom@May 16th, 2004 - 12:21 pm
Originally posted by Gabriella@May 15th, 2004 - 5:37 pm
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@May 15th, 2004 - 4:26 pm
Hello everyone, today I've read a strange article in a spanish newspaper: El mundo, it says that Mary's family (which are medium class ones and do not have lots of money for this kind of event) did a loan to buy the tickets, clothes and everything they needed to be able to assist to this event. The one that was interviewed was the husband of one of her sisters. It is a very weird thing.* :shock:

that article is posted somewhere on this board. Mary's brother said something along the lines of having to morgage his house to pay for the travel expenses. It is a very sad thing. You would think that the royal family would help them pay for some of the expenses. Surely they have the funds available to do so. It is very sweet however, that Mary's family was willing to do such a thing in order to be a part of her big day.

yes well she could probably pay them for their troubles now couldn't she... :innocent:
I'm Mary and Frederik will pay it off. CP Frederik just got a huge pay raise. I can't imagine Mary allowing her family to remain in debt because of expenses in connection with her wedding. [/b][/quote]
I hope that she pays for them--it must have been close to 100,000 Euro, no?
 
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A question for any Aussies on the board:

Re purchasing a copy of the wedding:

I've rung Channel 7:"No, we played it twice, don't have rights to it". I called David Jones (they had no idea), I've emailed SBS (Marcom) and am awaiting a reply...

I am cautious of purchasing from the link already posted because of DVD regions... can you think of anywhere else I can try to see if they will be making this wedding available to buy?

my VCR died and my tape is all mangled up. :(
(I taped the SBS presentation which was not particularly informative unfortunately).

Any info would be appreciated.

tia

:)
 
what about newly couples got bow/cursety? at HM Queen

Sara Boyce

its so lovely! i like her veil! its SO FAB!

Sara Boyce

Originally posted by Theilmann+May 16th, 2004 - 7:55 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Theilmann @ May 16th, 2004 - 7:55 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Queen of Portugal@May 16th, 2004 - 8:35 pm
I cant believe there wasnt more coverage here in the states.. any word on the reception.. where is the honeymoon? What was her going away outfit like?
When the couple left Fredensborg she was wearing a very casual outfit, a blue shirt and sand-coloured pants, her husband was wearing a blue sports-jacket and light-coloured pants. We saw this in the TV-transmission on DR1 in Denmark. [/b][/quote]
please leave newly wedding alone for honeymoon! dont ask where honeymoon for newly wedding couples you know that!

Sara Boyce
 
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Originally posted by Dennism@May 16th, 2004 - 1:35 am
One of the best parts of the wedding day was the waltz,  Brudevalsen or Bridal Waltz, at the dinner ceremony. It was written by Niels Gade for the 1854 Ballet,  A Folk Tale, which is about a nobleman who falls in love with a girl who was brought  up by trolls. Anyway, it is a well-known waltz. And af this wedding as at the wedding of Joachim and Alexandra, the guests are placed into a heart around the dance floor. Then the bride and groom come out and while they are dancing, the guests slowly move closer and closer to the couple until they mess up or can not dance.


To hear a sample of this waltz, go to

http://www.mille-soeren.dk/11_Midi/02_dansk/brudevalsen.mid

I love that waltz! Thanks for the link Dennism! :flower:

Can anyone give me as much information about the composer, the piece, the play, or even another clip of it? I positively fell in love with it.
 
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Originally posted by Bubbette@May 16th, 2004 - 8:43 pm

That's a pretty ugly history, and Saudi Imams have not been shy in preaching their desire for Andalusia to return to Muslim control.
Saudi Imans perhaps but they are only a small part of the 1 billion strong that makes up the Muslim world community. And in sheer numbers, a minor one. Most Muslims and non-Muslims realize the gem that was Al-Andalus, Granada, Cordoba in world history and we´d be not too wrong to have such a time when the 3 monotheistic religions co-mingled and lived in relative harmony and created wonderful works of art, philosophy and architecture in this world again.

Originally posted by Moonlightrhapsody+May 16th, 2004 - 11:29 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Moonlightrhapsody @ May 16th, 2004 - 11:29 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Dennism@May 16th, 2004 - 1:35 am
One of the best parts of the wedding day was the waltz,  Brudevalsen or Bridal Waltz, at the dinner ceremony. It was written by Niels Gade for the 1854 Ballet,  A Folk Tale, which is about a nobleman who falls in love with a girl who was brought  up by trolls. Anyway, it is a well-known waltz. And af this wedding as at the wedding of Joachim and Alexandra, the guests are placed into a heart around the dance floor. Then the bride and groom come out and while they are dancing, the guests slowly move closer and closer to the couple until they mess up or can not dance.


To hear a sample of this waltz, go to

https://www.mille-soeren.dk/11_Midi/02_dansk/brudevalsen.mid
I love that waltz! Thanks for the link Dennism! :flower: [/b][/quote]
You´re welcome. I am glad you like it.
 
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Originally posted by Dennism@May 16th, 2004 - 11:33 pm
Saudi Imans perhaps but they are only a small part of the 1 billion strong that makes up the Muslim world community. And in sheer numbers, a minor one. Most Muslims and non-Muslims realize the gem that was Al-Andalus, Granada, Cordoba in world history and we´d be not too wrong to have such a time when the 3 monotheistic religions co-mingled and lived in relative harmony and created wonderful works of art, philosophy and architecture in this world again.
That has to be the most percipient post I have had the pleasure of reading. Thank you very much Dennism, you just made my day. ;)
 
Originally posted by Dennism+May 16th, 2004 - 10:33 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Dennism @ May 16th, 2004 - 10:33 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Bubbette@May 16th, 2004 - 8:43 pm

That's a pretty ugly history, and Saudi Imams have not been shy in preaching their desire for Andalusia to return to Muslim control.
Saudi Imans perhaps but they are only a small part of the 1 billion strong that makes up the Muslim world community. And in sheer numbers, a minor one. Most Muslims and non-Muslims realize the gem that was Al-Andalus, Granada, Cordoba in world history and we´d be not too wrong to have such a time when the 3 monotheistic religions co-mingled and lived in relative harmony and created wonderful works of art, philosophy and architecture in this world again. [/b][/quote]
Agreed.
I did quite a bit of research on Islamic Spain for a paper I wrote about two years ago, couldn't believe that a society like that could exist at a time when the rest of Europe was languishing in the dark ages.
It was no utopia but in many ways more civilized and tolerant than many of the societies that exist today, both in the west and the east.

But thats beside the point, I am looking forward to seeing the members of middle eastern royalty at the Spanish wedding next week.
I wonder who'll be attending from the Jordanian royal family. It is a pretty high profile wedding so Im hoping to see Rania there, as well as Lalla Salma
 
Originally posted by Moonlightrhapsody@May 16th, 2004 - 11:29 pm
Can anyone give me as much information about the composer, the piece, the play, or even another clip of it? I positively fell in love with it.

A little bit about the ballet.

http://www.kgl-teater.dk/dkt2002/bournonvi...n/folkesagn.htm

http://www.danceinsider.com/vignettes/v0926.html

To see photos from the production go to

http://www.kgl-teater.dk/dkt2002/Presserum...d_folkesagn.htm

The photos when maximized are huge. I saved one to my hard drive and it was 2 mgs.

"Queen´s Margrethe next major artistic project was the scenography for the production of August Bournonville's 1854 ballet Et Folkesagn (A Folk Tale) performed at The Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1991."

She also did the scenography for the production mentioned above in the links.

Some short bios on these pages of Niels Gade

http://www.dacapo-records.dk/?page=artist&id=1413&k=1

http://www.wqxr.com/cgi-bin/iowa/cla/learn...tml?record=3465

Also he was appointed kapellmeister to the Danish Royal court in 1876 and was eventually made Commander of the Order of Daneborg.



A full recording of the ballet can be bought

here
 
Originally posted by Queen of Portugal@May 16th, 2004 - 9:13 pm
does anyone know the address where they will be living or the address of the grooms parents?
They will be living in Frederik d. VIII's Palæ, Amalienborg, Copenhagen and Kancelli huset, Fredensborg Slot, Fredensborg. And Gråsten Slot in the south of Jutland where the late Queen Ingrid used to gather the entire family for summer holidays has been given to the Crown Prince, so they might spend their summers there. The grooms parents (HM the Queen and HRH the Prince Consort) live in Christian d. IX's Palæ, Amalienborg, Copenhagen and Fredensborg Slot, Fredensborg. (+ Chateau Caix in France and Marselisborg Slot in Århus)
 
I thought she looked stunning. I thought her wedding dress was elegant but I didn't especially like the skirt. I would've liked to see a bit of a simpler skirt. My jaw dropped when I saw the train. I absolutely loved it. It was of a perfect length for a princess' dress.

I loved her veil and especially her earrings. I also liked the fact that she didn't go overboard with the makeup.

So two thumbs up for Mary and her dress! :woot: :heart:
 
I cant believe there wasnt more coverage here in the states... any word on the reception...where is the honeymoon? What was her going away outfit like?

There was plenty of coverage in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
 
Originally posted by ~*~Humera~*~@May 17th, 2004 - 12:40 am

But thats beside the point,
Yes, exactly.
 
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