Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling: June 19, 2010


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altagrace said:
I hve been a royalty watcher for a long time and i must say this is the most moving wedding ever.
There is always a concern when some one of a modest background gets propelled in a high public position- concern of how they will adapt. IN this case i think Daniel is adapting extremely well.

His behaviour was impeccable, his speech was a masterpiece.

Of course he had help and coaching. The good thing about athletes -[I consider a fitness trainer an athlete] is that they are receptive to coaching. It seems obvious Daniel benefitted from whatever help and coachign was given him.
In that respect, the Swedish court is to be congratulated on handling Daniel's transition very well.
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Wonderful observation. And if I may add, it takes a great deal of discipline and determination as well.

The press has been annoying me with their snobbery, calling Daniel a fitness trainer every chance they get, as if that's something to be ashamed of. They've obviously never heard the term: "there are no dumb jobs, just dumb people". Look at Jonas, he's a lawyer yet he's proven himself quite a shady character. Besides, via his father's great toast, we've learned that he wanted to be a hockey player. Perhaps the fact that he's not always in good health prevented him from becoming one.

It was a great day for the couple and I hope Daniel continues to be of great support to the "the princess of his heart". It's a bit cheesy, but there's no better time or place for a bit of that. Awwwwwwww:flowers:
 
She looks l ovely, but I like her more with the dress the night before, more regal stunning, etc.... I got dispointed with the tiara, the dress to simple and I did not lke the the dresses for the flower girls, but I love the boat and all the photos and how everybody was dress in general, I am happy for he she got to married the man she loves this is the most importatn thing! CONGRATULATIONS1
 
Chimene said:
Wonderful observation. And if I may add, it takes a great deal of discipline and determination as well.

The press has been annoying me with their snobbery, calling Daniel a fitness trainer every chance they get, as if that's something to be ashamed of. They've obviously never heard the term: "there are no dumb jobs, just dumb people". Look at Jonas, he's a lawyer yet he's proven himself quite a shady character. Besides, via his father's great toast, we've learned that he wanted to be a hockey player. Perhaps the fact that he's not always in good health prevented him from becoming one.

It was a great day for the couple and I hope Daniel continues to be of great support to the "the princess of his heart". It's a bit cheesy, but there's no better time or place for a bit of that. Awwwwwwww:flowers:
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Like the German commentator said, the biggest snobs are the commoner and the press. So true.:lol:
 
Sister Morphine said:
Relax. The first waltz was the only part of the ball allowed to be televised -- the rest was private.
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I know, Sister Morphine, but in the broadcast, we could see a small part of the second dance, which is the part that I'm looking for ;)
 
Court marshals & lady's in waiting

I noticed during the arrivals for the wedding that some of the members of the Swedish court were walking along behind some of the guests. Almost everyone in the procession had an escort of some type (usually military) but here are some things I observed:

Christina Schwerin was with the Danish crown princely couple. She also received them when they arrived in Sweden and seemed to be always with them.

Louise Lyberg (I think it was her) is the one I believe who was with the Dutch crown princely couple.

Kristen von Blixen-Finecke and her husband were with one of the last groups (and having trouble keeping the back group moving along while the front of the group were moving briskly!)

Alice Trolle-Wachtmeister was also in one of the last groups, along with her husband.

I didn't see her in the procession, but Louise Torneman was in the cathedral.

Sorry, I don't know the names of all of them or even which are ladies and gentlemen of the court. Certainly not all of them were.

Couple of questions, though:

Kirsten von Blixen-Finecke and Louise Torneman were wearing the lady's Court Dress, while the others were in their own evening gowns. Is there a particular reason they either weren't all in court dress or all in gowns?

There may have been Swedish escorts, but Queen Margrethe II's lady-in-waiting (I don't know her name) was walking behind her. Since she had her own lady with her as did Queen Beatrix at least the evening before, was that planned in communication between the courts? They don't get separate invitation, do they (the foreign court ladies)?

Did the Dutch and Danish cp's have (IMO) high-ranking/experienced ladies of the court because of their children in the wedding party and that is why Mary's lady-in-waiting wasn't there?

I've looked but didn't notice who then was assigned to the Norwegian crown princely couple. Did they have someone from the Norway court or was a Swedish member of the court assigned to them only?

Thanks in advance for any answers. I appreicate it.

OOOOOOOHHHHHH!!!! I almost forgot. I don't know who she is, but the woman escorting Queen Silvia's brothers and sister-in-law was kind of dancing along behind them...kind of looked like she was high or something LOL. Was it just me that got that impression? Because that lady was in LA-LA!
 
Rascal said:
Also, Daniel has this nervous habit of adjusting his glasses...happened A LOT yesterday. I hope he can grow out of it.

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As someone who wears glasses, I could understand Daniel's problems with his glasses. It was very warm and glasses slide no matter how well fitted they are. And there's a VERY fine line between well fitted glasses and ones that are too tight and cause sores behind the ears. And on that I speak from experience.
 
Has anyone found pictures of Carina Axelsson, Princess Alexandra of Berleberg or Tatiana Blatnik yet?

edit: Ok, make that Carina and Alexandra, I found a picture of Tatiana.
 
ashelen said:
She looks l ovely, but I like her more with the dress the night before, more regal stunning, etc.... I got dispointed with the tiara, the dress to simple and I did not lke the the dresses for the flower girls, but I love the boat and all the photos and how everybody was dress in general, I am happy for he she got to married the man she loves this is the most importatn thing! CONGRATULATIONS1
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I´m glad i´m NOT the only one who had that thourgt about the weddinggown and the dress for the flowergirls..
 
Hello! Thanks to all for the wonderfull pics, but some one have a video of them living the church? I want listen the music, that play one Daniel and Victoria down de haisl as husben and wife.
 
I was wondering what macima and mary told to the other children that they were not comming to the wedding, ? how you explain that to the children one is comming and not the other, it is a difficult situation
 
amedea said:
The dress of Vicoria was very plain, it disappointed me. I think I've seen hundreds of commoner brides with similar dresses. But that's not too bad, it may just mean that Victoria is a womam more interested in substance (love for Daniel) than in appearance.]

In one sense, the gown was very simple with no unnecessary adornments, additions, embroidery etc. It must be remembered that Victoria was born and brought up as a royal and will therefore know more than most people what is fitting for a real princess to wear on her wedding day. Other crown princesses have worn possibly more elaborate gowns because IMO their designers may well have had a disproportionate view on what a royal bride should wear.
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MARG said:
What you have missed is that this is essentially a "family" wedding and every family has it's own traditions.

When you are a Royal Princess and Heir to the Thone you do not hie off to the latest "fave" Hollywood designer for the most expensive overblown wedding meringue dress! Neither do you dive into the family jewels vault for the bigest and best sparkly jewels and heap them on just to prove you are royal!

No. You go to one of your country's best designers and get "a gown designed by Pär Engsheden, made of pearl white silk duchesse, and described in news releases as short-sleeved with an external collar. Regal and elegant. Tres chic!

You then lovingly adorn your head with the Cameo Tiara, “Once owned by Napoleon’s Empress Josephine, it came to the Swedish royal family when Josephine’s granddaughter Josefina married the future King Oscar I in 1823. The pearl-covered diadem, heightened by seven cameos depicting mythological figures, has become traditional bridal headgear in the House of Bernadotte. Victoria’s mother, Queen Silvia, wore it on her own wedding day on June 19, 1976.”

Then you affix a vintage lace veil, also worn by your mother on her wedding day to the tiara and you have a real Princess! Beautiful, elegant, glowing with love. A born and bred Royal Princess who gets to marry the man she loves and is made a Prince by his marriage, and who also, upon the occasion of his marriage, became a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim, the Order of which he wore on leaving the Cathedral.
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I agree entirely with MARG. The moment I first saw Victoria waiting at the beginning of the alter and the fanfare started, she literally shone with the pearlesence of the gown in quite a remarkabale way.
 
Actually, I noticed that all the CPs entered the dinner without their husbands except for Letizia. Does anyone know why that is?
 
ashelen said:
I was wondering what macima and mary told to the other children that they were not comming to the wedding, ? how you explain that to the children one is comming and not the other, it is a difficult situation
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It is not difficult if you are a mother of more than one child, you know. There will always be times when one child is invited to birthday parties, sport events and weddings that the others are not. It is life and must be taught that they are not always welcome 100% of the time to everything. My children never fussed as they were given other activities to do when this situation came about. Better for them to learn early that everyone's life does not revolve around them only.
 
Just came home from Stockholm. 4 wonderfull days!!!! I will try to post my videos and the full story tomorrow.
 
I really loved the design of princess victoria's gown but the designer could have added some crystals or pearls on it to add some more shining and glamorous touch to gown if her tiara was silver it could have been better than the gold one but her make up was very simple and elegant i loved the fact that she never stopped smiling and laughing she was really happy
for me the best gown of wedding was the one worn by the mother of the bride queen Silvia she looked stunning n pink
 
Ok, I have watched the coverage for about 10 hours and I slept only 5 hours :sleep:
I do not regret, it was my first royal wedding and definitely not the last, I want more :D

Victoria looked beautiful, I like her dress more and more, gown is perfect for her - elegant and timeless.
Daniel with the glasses - he looked very good.

The ceremony was very touching :cry: They're very in love :wub:

The cortage and welcoming at the palace - fantastic, there were so many people.

The dinner was held in beautiful place, I adore the flowers on a main table.
It was nice to see royals in interactions, some of them are talking and talking :lol:

Daniel speech - amazing, especially the fact that he didn't read it.

Cutting the cake and the waltz were lovely, the newlyweds were more relaxed and so happy.

I wish both of them lots oh happiness and long live together :heart:
 
Chimene said:
Wonderful observation. And if I may add, it takes a great deal of discipline and determination as well.

The press has been annoying me with their snobbery, calling Daniel a fitness trainer every chance they get, as if that's something to be ashamed of. They've obviously never heard the term: "there are no dumb jobs, just dumb people". Look at Jonas, he's a lawyer yet he's proven himself quite a shady character. Besides, via his father's great toast, we've learned that he wanted to be a hockey player. Perhaps the fact that he's not always in good health prevented him from becoming one.
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Well, I guess they will their their attitude very soon because the fitness trainer managed on his very fist day as a royal to behave perfectly during the wedding, the ride and the trip with the Vasaorden which was a lot of time,(and although it might have been hard for him given his health issues not to appear tired, but to smile and wave and stand for such a long time )and to deliver a speech in Swedish and English in front of a large audience without mubling and without holding notes. So, if this is a taste of what's to follow, I believe he will prove that he is worth of that HRH as much as those born with it
 
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