Events in June

The Queen and Prince Consort’s Boat Tour

Queen Margrethe II and Henrik, Prince Consort finished their three day boat “tour” around Denmark. Visiting Haderslev, Kerteminde, and Bogense. It started on June 4th until June 7th.

(Queen Margrethe II and Henrik, Prince Consort in Bogense on June 5th)

Crown Prince Frederik Greets the Chairman of the CPPCC

On June 6th, Crown Prince Frederik recieved Yu Zheng Sheng, chairman of the Chinese People's Political resounds Congress (CPPCC), the delegation of Frederik VIII's Palace, Amalienborg.

(Crown Prince Frederik with Yu Zheng Sheng)

A Wedding in Stockholm

On June 7th, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended the pre-wedding dinner of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Chris O’Neill. In the morning of June 8th, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary flew into Stockholm.

(Crown Princess Mary, Crown Prince Frederik, Princess Marie, and Prince Joachim before the ceremony)

Later that day, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, and Princess Marie attended the wedding of Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill.

Crown Prince Frederik at a Industry Inauguration

On June 10th, Crown Prince Frederik attended the official inauguration of the New House of Industry. Crown Prince Frederik also delievered a speech.

(Crown Prince Frederik at the official inauguration)

Later that evening, there was a celebration dinner. Queen Margrethe II, Henrik, Prince Consort; Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, and Prince Joachim were all present.

(Queen Margrethe II; Henrik, Prince Consort can be seen behind the car)

(Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary)

(Prince Joachim)

Prince Joachim in France

On June 15th, Prince Joachim was at the rededication of the AGF Cemetery in Braine, France.

Crown Princess Mary and Prince Christian take part in a Children Relay

On June 15th, Crown Princess Mary attended the Mary Foundation and Save the Children Free of Bullying Children Relay in Fælledparken, Copenhagen. Prince Christian took part in the event as well.

Henrik, Prince Consort is Given an Award!

On June 20th, Henrik, Prince Consort was awarded with the King Frederik IX's award for Excellence in Danish exports of the Dannebrog for a number of companies. I hope that's not the actual name of the award... that's a mouth full.

Princess Marie visits EU and NATO

On June 20th, Princess Marie visited the European Commission, NATO and the Danish Permanent Representation to the EU. The visit takes place through the Princess's related to Emergency Management Agency.

Henrik, Prince Consort at a Presentation

On June 20th, Henrik, Prince Consort presented the Danish Europa Nostra price of the Dannebrog.

Queen Margrethe II at the Opening of the Exhibition "Viking"

The Dutch King and Queen come for a Visit

On June 25th, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited Denmark.

(Queen Margrethe II and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inspecting the Danish Guards)

(Queen Margrethe II, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Henrik, Prince Consort)

Crown Princess Mary and Princess Benedikte visits Aachen

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Princess Benedikte visited Aachen from June 24th to June 25th.

Queen Margrethe II and Henrik, Prince Consort at the Port of Aarhus

On June 30th, Queen Margrethe II and Henrik, Prince Consort arrived at Marselisborg Castle at Aarhus Harbour in the Royal Yacht Dannebrog.

Crown Prince Frederik in Greenland

On June 27th, Crown Prince Frederik was at Station North (which is 800 km away from the North Pole). Station North is one of the world's most advanced research station in the Arctic.

Queen Margrethe II at the Inauguration of the new UN City

On July 4th, Queen Margrethe II met with the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon and the Danish Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt. On the 4th, Copenhagen is now an official UN City.

(Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt; UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon; Queen Margrethe II)

The Crown Princely Couple to Visit Australia

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will visit Australia from October 25th to October 28th. The main reason for their visit is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. According to an Australian friend, Crown Princess Mary “is homesick” and “can’t wait to get home”. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary made their last visit to Australia back in 2011.

Information: kongehuset.dk
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