Queen Margrethe's Birthday: April 16 (2003-2019, 2021 - 2024)

[polyesco]

All the pictures are wonderful . what a great birthday for the Queen. She looked quite proud and happy of her family.

The picture of her with her 8 grandchildren is precious
Christian is almost as tall as Felix , and they are 3 years apart. Nikolai is now taller than the Queen
Beautiful smiles between Josephine and Isabella.
and this year Vincent has left the climbing to his cousin Athena.

Frederik and Mary looked great, love this picture a natural gesture for them to hold hands, even while concentrating on the crowd below
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgKdCYGUYAA9xgI.jpg:large
http://1.t.cdn.belga.be/belgaimage:91743064:preview:watermark?v=570db774&m=ioiiklde

a great crowd for the Queen and royal family
http://imbo2.tv2.dk/users/editorial...df7ab5d89c59d7950a8ef6d4c76d2cee2e07724c1782f

Lovely smile from Frederik and Isabella
http://40.media.tumblr.com/27e26324b27ed59d47d096f4b4db3fa6/tumblr_o5qffd0MNK1txjhhdo3_500.jpg

How would you generally rate the royal family's effort to represent Denmark? On a scale from 1-5?

1. Crown Princess Mary (4.49)
2. Crown Prince Frederik (4.39)

3. Queen Margrethe (4.21)

4. Princess Marie (3.45)
5. Prince Joachim (3.25)

6. Prince Henrik (2.77)

The Gallup survey has been made at the 12th April 2016.

thank you for bringing the survey Roskilde . No surprises here. Well, Joachim and Henrik have changed places.
But this one and the one recently where over 90% viewed Frederik ready to be a good king, show the great work Frederik and Mary are doing
Dronning Margrethe afslører: Sådan forbereder jeg Frederik til livet som konge

I must admit I'm very relieved to see PH on the balcony today.

The Gallup survey is interesting.

Apart from PH, the figures are pretty good, - for all of them.
As for J&M there figures are pretty consistent.
That M&F are so high up is hardly news. And that says a lot in itself.

I think it does reflect a general opinion that people believe M&F are ready to take over - in full.
That however is very much contributed to QMII, because she allows M&F to shine.
Success breeds success.

I agree Muhler, in much part it's Frederik and Mary's initiative and strong work, but it's also helps the great support they receive from the Queen.

 

[Blog Real]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtzLtkIEdM

 

[polyesco]

what a wonderful video
All look happy, the kids with their grandmother the Queen. Beautiful

Lovely pictures of father and son, Frederik and Christian,
https://img.getfirstlook.com/SWACMa.jpg/400
https://img.getfirstlook.com/VDhhU2.jpg/400
https://img.getfirstlook.com/gTwAek.jpg/400

 

[rominet09]

Surprised to see Henrik... after the recent announcement I though we would see no more of him !

 

[MARG]

Queen Margrethe looked wonderful on the balcony. She seemed really happy and if Henrik got applause I'm betting it was because he had the decency to show up and not cause his wife public hurt. She looked so majestic as she called the 9 cheers? and listened to the anthem

The family photos were wonderful and it was interesting to see that Henrik, Joachim, Felix and Christian all showed a little sartorial flare with a kerchief in their breast pockets whilst Frederik, and Nicolai went for the less flamboyant look.

The photos of Q Margrethe and her grandchildren werre lovely and it was very sweet the way Nicolai was hovering over his baby sister and making sure her climbing stayed safe.

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=298266&d=1460804863

 

[tlklhm]

I hope you'll tell us about your impressions. And also from the Netherlands.
Member-accounts are often much better than the media, because members focus on other things.

I am so excited to see them!! I reached at about 10.30am and already there are some people waiting there. Initially we were told to stand within the black line next to King Frederik V statue. So I was very happy that I had the first row position, right next to a Grandma with her granddaughter (I heed your advice!) but then realized it did not matter once the security allowed people to go right up in front at the bottom of balcony - everyone was running for the best position so actually there is no need to be there early. Just need to run fast!! One good thing about arriving early was we saw the Queen arriving in her car - the security was nice to tell us about it. We also saw the staff brought out the 2 Dachshunds for a quick walk. Love that the Queen appeared 4 times in the balcony. There is a Australia tourist next to me and when the Queen and her children appeared together on the same balcony, the tourist shouted "Mary, from Australia" and Mary immediately looked over and waved at us (I got it on video!!). And during the final appearance, the Dachshunds and Princess Marie's Abelle were also on the balcony with them. Also finally the Queen and M&F went in first but J&M stayed on at the balcony for few minutes more. Was wondering how come there's no one cue them to go in but I am not complaining - Marie looks so much better in person than on photo.

 

[Muhler]

Thanks, thklhm

Yours is the most detailed account yet.

I was thinking the same thing, Marg. But I think both Frederik and Nikolai can be excused.
Frederik because he has no less than four children, so any handkerchief he has may soon be pressed into action.
The same thing for a caring older brother.

And yes, nine cheers.

That's great gallery, Iceflower.

ADDED:
A few thoughts based on Iceflower's gallery.
http://robinutrecht.photoshelter.com/#!/index/G0000q9xOq6Jf5Mc/I0000zKSqsGZ_mM8
I have a very distinct feeling things ain't quiet when Athena and Josephine er together! - And if it's quiet, you'd better check what they are up to!

http://robinutrecht.photoshelter.com/#!/index/G0000q9xOq6Jf5Mc/I0000BXpq90F_iG0
Bella's performer-gene can't be suppressed, even when the rest of the family is standing to attention during the royal anthem.

http://robinutrecht.photoshelter.com/#!/index/G0000q9xOq6Jf5Mc/I0000ETLaCNI.vG4
Poor Athena, but next year she should be able to peer over the balcony.

Daily Mail: Princess Mary of Denmark wears a vibrant plum coat for Queen Margrethe's 76th birthday | Daily Mail Online

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

I actually saw the balcony appearance live on Norwegian television, but I don't think it was broadcasted in Denmark or was it? Maybe on TV 2 News.

 

[QUEENECE29]

QUEEN MARGRETHE 76th BIRTHDAY | Selda Göktaş

 

[FasterB]

The website of the DRF is updated with photos from the night at the theatre: Regentparret i Det Kgl. Teater | Kongehuset - Forside

 

[Muhler]

Mary’s little Prince and Princess all grown up! | Australian Women's Weekly

Thank you, Eya

So Josephine's twin-brother Vincent was not in attendance?

 

[iceflower]

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Here's another gallery from Saturday:


** pp: Le prince Nikolai chevelu et la princesse Athena grandie aux 76 ans de mamie ! **

 

[polyesco]

Thank you, Eya

So Josephine's twin-brother Vincent was not in attendance?

there he is. This year there was no climbing from him
http://static1.purepeople.com/artic...lle-royale-de-danemark-au-complet-950x0-2.jpg
I think Josephine might be wearing the bracelet that is given when the girls turn 5?

The Queen looked very happy and proud of her family. Beyond happy with her 8 grand kids
http://static1.purepeople.com/artic...lle-royale-de-danemark-au-complet-950x0-2.jpg

lovely smile from Frederik
http://i1.wp.com/seldagoktas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cpmary1.jpg

this photo is lovely. Mary with the female version of Frederik lol
http://40.media.tumblr.com/dff62c1b798603aa6510f0a81bcec3ec/tumblr_o5qel7fbcS1vnawh1o1_500.png

galleries from the DRF website.
Vagtskifte set fra taget af Christian VII's Palæ | Kongehuset - Forside
Den kongelige familie på balkonen | Kongehuset - Forside

love that they show the crowds, and guards
this picture is too cute
http://kongehuset.dk/sites/default/...milie_paa_balkonen/dsc_3105.jpg?itok=Mtkq12bU

this photo is amazing
http://kongehuset.dk/sites/default/...ristian_viis_palae/dsc_3087.jpg?itok=Xsldaykh

Frederik with his two youngest
http://imageupper.com/s02/1/6/C1461004117318211_3.jpg
http://imageupper.com/s02/1/6/C1461004117318211_1.jpg
the Queen with Christian
http://imageupper.com/s02/1/6/C1461004117318211_2.jpg

and my how time goes by fast, the Queen with her first grandchild
http://cache4.asset-cache.net/gc/15...Q047TjFYM8I4Dk4Dng3DxhOjZqq90UDbdrup2SXjWPA==
and now 8
http://static1.purepeople.com/artic...lle-royale-de-danemark-au-complet-950x0-2.jpg

 

[auntie]

Ive been absent a while, whats going on with the prince consort that it was a surprise that he showed up at the balcony?

 

[Muhler]

Auntie, I suggest you pour yourself a cup of coffee and take a look in the thread regarding PH retiring.

Frederik with his two youngest
http://imageupper.com/s02/1/6/C1461004117318211_3.jpg
http://imageupper.com/s02/1/6/C1461004117318211_1.jpg
http://static1.purepeople.com/artic...lle-royale-de-danemark-au-complet-950x0-2.jpg

Who's the boy next to Frederik?

It can't be Vincent because Womens Wacko says he wasn't there.

 

[Archduchess Zelia]

It looks like Isabella and Athena (bottom left, half-hidden by the baluster) were holding hands walking onto the balcony. It's always so lovely to see the cousins interact.

 

[Roskilde]

(Besides little Vincent standing behind Bella) This is a wonderful picture of the Crown Prince Family waving on the balcony

http://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.ne...height=&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75

 

[polyesco]

(Besides little Vincent standing behind Bella) This is a wonderful picture of the Crown Prince Family waving on the balcony

http://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.ne...height=&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75

Here's a better view of Vincent

http://ekstrabladet.dk/incoming/r0mnbz/6041940/IMAGE_ALTERNATES/p900/vigtig-dronningens-foedselsdag

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Margrethe yesterday, April 19, received another birthday present by the National Museum: a portrait of herself painted by Danish painter Lars Physant in 2014-2015.



** kongehuset.dk gallery: Modtagelse af Nationalmuseets fødselsdagsgave **

 

[Muhler]

Thanks, Iceflower

Hmm, well, oookay.

Summary of massive article in Billed Bladet #16, 2016.
Written by our woman on the spot, Trine Larsen.

Well, if you like cute pics, you'll enjoy the scans posted below.

QMII was the first to appear on the balcony to a general cheer, that went up a notch when PH joined her on the balcony.
But it was of course the entire family and not least the children that attracted most attention, at least for the photographers.

To the tune of Happy Birthday people on the square sang along. (It's no doubt easier for the tourists as well than the usual Danish birthday song).
Josephine and Athena were waving eagerly! After all, it was nice of all those people to show up and wave at them.
Isabella however is growing up and our reporter noticed that she kept an eye on farmor Margrethe and waved when farmor did.

BTW Josephine was not wearing the bracelet the DRF girls get on their fifth birthday. Bella was however and you can clearly see the difference in the article.

When the show was over, QMII was seen lovingly putting her arm around Christian when they went back in.

Athena was there too, you know. Also busy waving and smiling her head off, but she is still too young to really see over the banister, but then mother Marie took her up in her arms and now she could see.

But there was one more who attracted a lot of attention!
Nikolai!
Our reporter noticed several groups of teenagers chanting "Nikolai. Nikolai", when he appeared.
And close to our reporter she overheard some teenage girls:
"Oooiii, look at him. Just check him out! Who is it"?
"Why, that's Nikolai. Prince Nikolai".
"He's so delicious (hot)". - With the girl now jumping up and down waving her arm off, hoping to attract Nikolai's attention.

Later in the evening the Regent Couple went to the Royal Theater to see the ballet Romeo and Juliet.
PH, naturally, wearing a lilac velvet jacket.

See for yourselves here: https://app.box.com/s/kxdmm119i54ctun5jufaeq3ttz4obdua

BTW what are the dimensions for avatars to be used here on TRF?

 

[mol_11]

Isabella was not wearing the bracelet the DRF, it's some other, green. And the bracelet the DRF is worn on the left arm.
This photograph shows that the bracelet green
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/crown-prince-frederik-and-crown-princess-mary-of-denmark-with-their-picture-id521553160

 

[Muhler]

Here is a TV2 video of QMII boarding Dannebrog.
But that's not the reason why I post it here.

The next video is pretty cute, it shows the DRF children prior to the balcony-scene - and the can't stand still.
Bella is dancing as usual and I don't know what Christian is doing, but Mette Hansen, his nanny is intervening.

Her går dronningen alene ombord på kongeskibet: - Det kan svække sommertogtet - TV 2

But for whatever reason I can't link directly to that video.

 

[FasterB]

Here is a TV2 video of QMII boarding Dannebrog.
But that's not the reason why I post it here.

The next video is pretty cute, it shows the DRF children prior to the balcony-scene - and the can't stand still.
Bella is dancing as usual and I don't know what Christian is doing, but Mette Hansen, his nanny is intervening.

Her går dronningen alene ombord på kongeskibet: - Det kan svække sommertogtet - TV 2

But for whatever reason I can't link directly to that video.

Christian is "head banging" to the music of the Royal Lifeguards

 

[Muhler]

Christian is "head banging" to the music of the Royal Lifeguards

Were they playing Iron Maiden?!?

That would be a new one! But I'd like it if they played this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86URGgqONvA

 

[polyesco]

Here is a TV2 video of QMII boarding Dannebrog.
But that's not the reason why I post it here.

The next video is pretty cute, it shows the DRF children prior to the balcony-scene - and the can't stand still.
Bella is dancing as usual and I don't know what Christian is doing, but Mette Hansen, his nanny is intervening.

Her går dronningen alene ombord på kongeskibet: - Det kan svække sommertogtet - TV 2

But for whatever reason I can't link directly to that video.

very cute. from last year I believe.
lovely kids

 

[FasterB]

Were they playing Iron Maiden?!?

I couldn´t hear the music

 

[eya]

"H. M. Queen this year celebrates her birthday at Marselisborg Castle in Aarhus.

Queen's Birthday Sunday, April 16, 2017 marked the Marselisborg Palace as follows:

From pm. 11:20
The audience will have access to the garden in front and east of the castle as directed.

Kl. 11:45
The Royal Life Guards and acceding guard marching from Garder farm to watch.

Kl. 12:00
Changing of the Guard takes place. After changing of the guards march the Band during music ring in front of the castle.

Next comes the Queen and the present royal family out on the porch."

H.M. Dronningens fødselsdag | Kongehuset

 

[Muhler]

Nice. That means close-ups of the family. - Hope the weather is good.

 

[polyesco]

Nice, and the porch at Marselisborg Slot allows for more room for all of the family to be out at the same time
http://jyllands-posten.dk/premium/nicabilleder/article6650786.ece/ALTERNATES/g-5_3/AB_1704

 

[Muhler]

Indeed. And for the children (and dachshunds) to move about and entertain us.