Opening of the new panda plant

Thursday, April 11th

As new patron for Copenhagen Zoo Crown Princess Mary arrived to officially open the new panda plant for the public. The previous day she accompanied her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, at the inauguration of the same facility, here, which has been designed by Danish architect Bjarne Ingels. Congratulations to Copenhagen Zoo with the two new members.

On the day of the official opening ceremony Crown Princess Mary had brought with her two other members of the royals family - her two youngest. Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine joined their mother at the opening. The Crown Princess also shared a few of her own photos, here.

With some help from Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine the new panda plant is officially open to visit. The three of them were in a splendid mood (despite the cold weather). Seems like all three of them had a wonderful time with each other and the pandas. They were also given a guided tour around the facility as Crown Princess Mary had seen one day earlier. Nevertheless, she was sincerely interested in everything she was told and shown.

Inauguration of the panda plant

Wednesday, April 10th

In 2014 Queen Margrethe received a very special and unique gift from China's President - two pandas. They have now arrived to Denmark in their new resident in the Zoo in Copenhagen. Queen Margrethe participated the inauguration of the new panda plant accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mary.

Both of them arrived to the Zoo in a splendid mood. They were welcomed with flowers, handshakes and smiles. The Queen officially opened the panda plant by cutting the traditional red ribbon. She got a large smile on her face when the bow almost flew off by itself. It was great amusement for all of them.

Later on the two royal women were given a guided tour around in the panda plant by, among others, architect Bjarke Ingels, who designed the facility. The Crown Princess also made a few pictures herself - maybe to show her children

When sustainability is the goal

Tuesday, April 9th

On Tuesday Crown Princess Mary made four visits to four different (Danish) companies - Chr. Hansen, Designers Remix, here, Novozymes and Bestseller. All four of them works with sustainable- strategies and solutions each in their field. The visits took place unofficially. The Crown Princess was accompanied by CEO for Global Fashion Agenda, Eva Kruse.

She writes about the visits that the sustainability agenda is of great importance and interest of hers, and is also a prelude to Copenhagen Fashion Summit taking place next month. Copenhagen Fashion Summit is about creating a sustainable fashion industry.

The visits was centered on, among other things, resources. Crown Princess Mary express in her update that it is needed to move towards an approach where the way we use natural resources, must set minima imprints. Also that products are designed in a way to be reused for a further purpose later on.

One point to all of them for making an effort that are of importance for all of us.

Danish Rainbow Awards -Axgil 2019

Wednesday, April 3rd

Crown Princess Mary arrived to Cirkusbygningen in Copenhagen to attend Danish Rainbow Awards -Axgil. Each year Rainbow Business Denmark honor people, organisations and companies that helps to create better living conditions for LGBT people in Denmark. Again this year Crown Princess Mary attended as guest of honor. At last years award show she was also present, presenting the honorary award, here.

Once again this year, the Crown Princess entered the stage with a large smile on her face and handed over the honorary award which was given to Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Danish Prime Minister. The Government received the honorary award on occasion of their plan of action to ensure more security and quality of life for LGBT people in Denmark.