Two days at Vordingborg Barracks

March, 5-6th

Crown Princess Mary joined the Danish Home Guard back in 2008. Since then she has made a remarkable career and reached to become a First Lieutenant in 2015. Impressive right?

Now it is time to reach even higher. The Crown Princess participated a command course at Vordingborg Barracks with purpose to become captain. Along with 11 other participants Crown Princess Mary participated lessons on management of voluntary, operational considerations and preparation of commands. All the participants also came to work in groups based on the previous teaching. Personally I think it sounds very intersting and from what I see the Crown Princess was also very much engaged in the whole process. Because that is what it is: a process of learning and doing.

Wearing her green uniform, a simple ponytail and glasses she totally rocked as our modern day hero.

'Celestial Choreography'

Friday, March 1st

It was a big day for Crown Prince Frederik's cousin Prince Nikolaos of Greece, when his close family arrived to Rundetårn in Copenhagen to attend the opening of 'Celestial Choreography'.

'Celestial Choreography' is a photo exhibition exhibited from March 2nd to 31st. The exhibition shows "the heavenly choreography" portrayed by Prince Nikolaos himself. He will also talk about his techniques of photography and some thoughts about the motives on March 5th at a gathering called Tower Talk.

Before all this takes place he shared his special moment with friends and family a day ahead. Both Queen Anne-Marie, Princess Benedikte, Princess Alexia, Princess Alexandra and Countess Ingrid attended the grand opening. Also Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary showed their support by attending.

The EliteForsk Awards 2019

February, Thursday 28th

We have not seen the Crown Princess much lately. Last time we had the chance was when she attended a memorial concert in honor of Prince Henrik who passed away last year, here. Back then she was accompanied by her husband.

On Thursday Crown Princess Mary was own her won again when attending the presentation of EliteForsk Awards. It all took place at the Opera House in Copenhagen. Every year since 2007, EliteForsk Awards are handed over to leading researchers in their field with purpose of raising awareness of research in Denmark.

The Crown Princess has attended as guest of honor more than once. This year was no exception. She was warmly welcomed by (among others) Danish Minister of Education and Research, Tommy Ahlers. The two of them later entered the stage and presented five winners of the EliteForsk Award. Tommy Ahlers and Crown Princess Mary also handed over twenty students receiving one of the EliteForsk Travel Grants. Congratulations to all winners.

Memorial concert for Prince Henrik

February, Wednesday 20th

A year ago on February 20th beloved Prince Henrik buried. To honor his memory his wife Queen Margrethe hosted a memorial concert in his name. The concert took place Wednesday evening in the church at Fredensborg Castle. Both the Crown Prince Couple, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, several of Prince Henrik's old and close friends, representatives from the Royal House and many more attended the concert.

After the arrival, all invited were welcomed by Queen Margrethe. It was with warm and kind words she thanked everybody for their attendance. She then accompanied her family in the royal lounge.

Music was played by the Royal Danish Academy of Music reflecting Prince Henrik's love of music and poetry. On many occasions the world have had the chance to hear the Prince himself share his poems. This time there were part of the concert in memory of the man who created them.

The concert in the castle church was followed by a reception in Kuppelsalen at Fredensborg Castle. This is also were Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary danced the traditional wedding waltz. A room for all aspects of life.