The Inauguration of Aarhus(the European Capital of MultiCuturalism

Patroness of the event, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark kick off on January 21st "Aarhus 2017".

As the second largest city in Denmark after capital Copenhagen, Aarhus is one of the two European capitals of culture (the other being Paphos on the island of Cyprus). There was quite a joyous moment as she inaugurated the occasion spoke before 1,300 guests at the Musikhuset (Concert Hall) in Aarhus. Then the opening ceremony continued on a stage outside. Wrapped in a fur coat, Margrethe then brandished a small bright white boat, thus giving the start of a procession through the city on the theme of the Vikings.

Leading up to the harbor, it brought together thousands of singers, musicians and other participants who, like their queen, held a small lantern boat decorated with drawings, hopes or wishes. Evolved on this human tide six large ships of 10 to 12 meters in length.

"Aarhus 2017" will offer, throughout the year, several hundred cultural and sporting events in the city of Aarhus and more generally in the region of Central Jutland. With the theme "Let's Rethink", an invitation to rethink the territory in order to bring lasting solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.

The Danish Royal Courts: Queen Margrethe shows us around Fredensborg Castle

Queen Margrethe shows on the third episode of of Queen's palaces around Fredensborg Castle, which she loves to reside in when DR 1. The queen also displays an exquisite sense of humor and unique storytelling ability which also provides a unique picture of how talented, knowledgeable, outspoken, fun and sweet the Danish queen also

The third program is about Fredensborg Palace that the Queen has loved since she was a child - not least because of the beautiful surroundings and the castle park - with the Queen's expression is a "lively dog ​​and children suited palace". Fredensborg is also the place where the Queen "even comes to get loose," .
The tour starts with a painted portrait of her ancestor King Frederick IV of Denmark and Norwary who Her Majesty explain asked architect Johan Cornelius Krieger, royal gardener to the court at Rosenborg Castle, to build him a small pleasure palace on the site of a farmyard named Østrup. Krieger built the French-inspired baroque palace 1720–1726, and the King himself took an active part in the planning of the building and grounds, and followed construction closely. The man responsible for the actual construction was General Building Master Johan Conrad Ernst, who was also responsible for the construction of Frederiksberg Palace.
Then the visit continue to the Guards Hall where her painted portraits, that of her husband Prince Consort Prince Henrik, grand son and second heir to the throne Prince Christian are shown.
In one of the roms, Her Majest showed us a painting from 1883-1886 of the venue when King Christian IX and Queen Louise gathered royalty from all over Europe for a holiday they called the Fredensborg days". Since then, the castle has been a summer residence for alternating regent

- Life in itself is slightly different here at Fredensborg, says the Queen, who is full of funny stories about a long life at the castle, which she calls "a place inhabited by lust and love."

It is also in Fredensborg that virtually all private royal events, weddings including Her wedding to Prince Consort Henri, Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Mary's; Prince Joachim two weddings that with Countess Alexandra and French-born Princess Marie, birthdays, etc. are celebrated, and therefore forms the castle the setting for many great memories for the entire royal family and their many guests as there is ample room for - as you can clearly sense the royal humor, taking on a serving tray is in English "It's hard to be a Queen" - It is not easy being queen.

In the broadcast you can also see the Queen slam the door like she talks about the royal "graffiti", there are several places on both the door frames of marble in the Dome Hall and the palace windows.

- It is the difference between history and vandalism, said the laughing queen, who also talks about the things that Prince Consort have standing on the dining table, where the daily meals consumed are fresh produce from the greenhouse and lots of herbs.

- I have not even so much I borrow only with my husband, if I need something extra, calm and modest queen says:

- Salt and pepper ... and Oh and ashtrays and cigarettes!

Queen Margrethe and her grandchildren
The painter Thomas Kluge's picture of the entire royal family, hanging in the yellow salon at Fredensborg Palace  also about the funniest way because there were more grandchildren, just as the artist was putting the finishing touches on the painting.
Her Majesty talks about the close relationship amongst her grand children especially the closet bond amongst her son Prince Joachim first born sons to his ex wife Countess Alexandra Prince Felix and Prince Nicholai and his son with Princess Marie Prince Henrik


The Danish Royal Courts: Welcome to the Queen Private resident Marselisborg Castle

In a new Danish series "Queen slotte" Queen Margrethe invites the viewers to the most private areas of the royal family - their homes. All 4 main residences: Amalienborg(The royal family winter home), Marselisborg(it is a royal residence in Aarhus. It has been the summer residence of Queen Margrethe II since 1967), Fredensborg Castle(Fredensbourg Castle is a palace located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum in Fredensborg on the island of Zealand) and Gråsten Castle.

The first episode shows us Amalienborg castle where Her Majesty declared that she would like for her grandson to inherit the castle once he is a monarch and she gave us the secrets and memories of her growing up there 

In the second episode of "Queen's castles," Queen Margrethe talks about her husband Prince Consort Prince Henrik begin to redecorate the castle's rooms by moving furniture around. We can all agree that redecoration comes from somewhere. 

The Queen shows us the many intriguing rooms decor of the castles, which has never been concealed during renovation but which the Prince Consort has a hand in doing, which furniture too match the decoration or not so well known.
And once a piece of furniture is moved, the rest of course also have new seats.

- We call it furniture roller, explains the queen with a smile on the program shown Sunday night at. 20:00pm,(Danish Time).
You can catch last night episode of DR Here
The first episode of the series can be seen on DR's website here and my recap here.

The Danish Royal Courts: Visit Amalienborg Castle

Last week I had announce through Twitter that Queen Margrethe II will be showing us insides the official residences of the Danish Royal family.

In a new Danish series "Queen slotte" Queen Margrethe invites the viewers to the most private areas of the royal family - their homes. All 4 main residences: Amalienborg(The royal family winter home), Marselisborg(it is a royal residence in Aarhus. It has been the summer residence of Queen Margrethe II since 1967), Fredensborg Castle(Fredensbourg Castle is a palace located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum in Fredensborg on the island of Zealand) and Gråsten Castle

In the first episode where she tours Amalienbourg Palace, she declares that she wishes for her grand son Prince Christian who is second in line to the throne after his father Crown Prince Frederik will inherit Christian IX Palace when he becomes the Monarch.

She said on the subject   "I imagine that Christian - my grandson - moves into the Christian IX's Palace, when the time comes, " who acknowledges that she is quite adventurous when she arranges the palaces. She also says that she is excited about the strong and warm colors.
The tour included
A trip down the "secret staircase", a walk in the triangular garden behind the mansion and the view from the landing where the musicians play during dinner reception at the Royal Dining Hall.

Her Majesty the Queen of organizations and renovation:
A visit through the many chambers where Her Majesty tells us the usage of each rooms, their various significants and unique styles. The style is kept, to suit the surroundings, and many of the rooms are furnished with Victorian style and fabric on the walls. Along the way, Queen Margrethe talks among other things chairs which were from her mother Queen Ingrid's time, includes also the big bed in King room, whose blue cover is from a special source of inspiration.

The route also passes the Queen's study, which is famously known from her annual New Year speech. Here you can also see the more personal decor that is reflected in the Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik's private quarters.
You can view the visit here
The next section of the "Queen's castles" is sent Sunday, March 13 at 20:00 on DR1.

The Norwegian Royal Courts: Queen Margrethe II and her love for arts

Friday February 12, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark visited the town of Skagen. This art enthusiast was delighted to inaugurate the renovated and expanded museum, presenting the works of the pictorial school once born in these places.

With only 258 kilometers from Copenhagen to Skagen, the road ride is two times greater distance because of the Danish geography. But Her Majesty had a preference for the helicopter to reach this town on the northern tip of Jutland. In this cold winter day as emphasized by the local media, the Queen of Denmark had opted for its small garnet jacket and matching hat with feathers, she coordinated a pull exactly the same tone and his plaid skirt white and garnet.

An art devotee, had traveled to inaugurate the new museum of Skagen. Created in 1908 in the dining room of a hotel, moved to a building specially built twenty years later, it demonstrates the liveliness of the pictorial school called "School of Skagen." This qualifies artists who lived and worked in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in this county, at the time a small fishing village.

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