DAY 3. OFFICIAL VISIT TO SOUTH KOREA

Wednesday, May 22nd

Two days ago the Crown Prince Couple arrived to Seoul in South Korea. For three days they have attended an official state visit with a business delegation. The visit focuses on Danish technology and quality products. In addition, the couple are also part of the 60th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between Denmark and South Korea.

On the third day in Seoul Crown Princess Mary first visited Seoul National University Hospital. She was introduced to The Seoul Sunflower Centre - a project that works to create a safe environment for children in need. She then visited Jongno Children's Theater. The Danish theater group MishMash  made a performance about the Cultural Year 2019 between Denmark and South Korea called 'The Nose'.

After a business lunch with prominent Korean women, Crown Princess Mary attended the opening of a Fritz Hansen Showroom. It is the first flagship store in Seoul with focus on the famous Danish designer Poul Kjærholm. A few hours later she then attended the opening of another exhibition by Royal Copenhagen at K.O.N.G. Gallery. The Danish porcelain company made a brand new collection on occasion of Royal Copenhagen Korea's 25th anniversary. The collection is Flora Danica painted Korean wild flowers.

DAY 2. OFFICIAL VISIT TO SOUTH KOREA

Tuesday, May 21st

The Crown Prince Couple are on official state visit in Seoul, South Korea from May 20-22nd. They arrived a day earlier where they were welcomed by South Korea's Presidential couple.

Tuesday morning Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended the grand opening of the business conference 'Connecting futures' taking place at Shilla Hotel. Following the Crown Prince attended the opening of a Design Lounge. Meanwhile his wife attended a food seminar at Shila Hotel. Both of them were in a great mood. All smiles and vivid eyes. Around noon the royal couple had lunch with Danish- and Korean company delegates.

During the rest of the day, the couple attended several different events among others a seminar on healthcare, the opening of an exhibition about Hans-Christian Andersen, and a launch for Leo Pharma Innovation Platform. Crown Princess Mary also attended the launch of Steinway Lyngdorf Sound Boutique - the world's first showroom where customers can experience the result of a new combination of sound and image made in collaboration between Steinway Lyngdorf and Samsung.

Day 1. Official visit to South Korea

Monday, May 20th

Quite a while ago it was announced that the Crown Prince Couple were going to Seoul in South Korea on an official state visit in May. That is now. I have really been looking forward to this state visit for a long time. Think we need a good old state visit. The couple are in Seoul from May 20-22nd.

On Monday Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were welcomed by South Korea's Presidential couple at the Presidential Blue House. It was a warm welcoming. To me it seems like both couple's had been looking forward to meet.

Later in the afternoon the Danish royal couple visited the demilitarized zone between North- and South Korea. Back in 2012 the couple also payed a visit to the zone, here. They met with Danish emissaries at the United Nations Command who, among others, talked about the current situation between the two countries. The couple also visited the Dora Observatory to attend the opening of a new art installation created bt SUPERFLEX - a Danish artist group.

The visit in Seoul focuses on Danish technology and quality products. That is why the Crown Prince Couple, the following tree days will visit places, organisations, etc. in South Korea. Visiting Seoul also mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic collaborations between Denmark and South Korea, which of course will be celebrated.

Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019: celebration dinner

Thursday, May 16th

Earlier that day the Crown Princess attended the conference Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019. She participated as patron for the Global Fashion Agenda along with CEO Eva Kruse, here. In the evening Crown Princess Mary arrived to Langelinje Pavilion in Copenhagen to attend a celebration dinner on occasion of the conference. Once again she was accompanied by Eva Kruse. At the arrival Crown Princess Mary was in a really great mood. She was all smiles. Seems like it has been a couple of wonderful days with lots of new initiatives, innovation and discussing what need to be done to make the fashion industry more sustainable in the future.

Copenhagen Fashion Summit is an international conference gathering different actors, advocates and companies in Copenhagen to focus on a more sustainable fashion industry.