Well, today, Queen Margrethe turned 68!
Because I had so much fun last year, I did it again this year, this time with Hubby in tow.
We got to Amalienborg (The Queens winter residence) about an hour before the balcony appearance and enjoyed the happy atmosphere of the crowd. Not much was different this year from last. The Royal Guard band still marched around and played,little girls still wore their paper crowns, a few little boys were still dressed up in royal guard uniforms, and of course there were still Danish flags everywhere! The only thing different was the Crown Prince, Princess and their two kids didn't take part this year. But you know how it is with me, been there, done that, seen them...so no biggie ;)
Waiting
See all the construction workers in the shafts?
Little girls had on with their paper crowns
Cute Mini Royal Guard
VIDEO
The Queen Making an appearance
The Queen Making an appearance
HRH Queen Margrethe
The Danish Royal Family
The Prince Consort (AKA The Queens husband) is the older man
The younger man is her youngest son Joachim and his fiance Marie
The two little boys, Nikolai and Felix are Joachims children from his first marriage to Alexandra Christina, Countess of Frederiksborg.
Me with the Danish Royal Family
After the balcony appearance we went for a cup of coffee and then to Rosenborg Slot (Castle). They have a lovely rose garden tucked away in the park. In the spring of 2003 the garden was full of tulips and I was wanting to see if they planted them again this year. But there were none. They were however currently replanting all the roses. Despite the lack of tulips (and roses), it was a lovely day to sit outside so we claimed a bench looking over the garden and the castle. We were surprised to see th Royal Gaurd band at Rosenborg Slot. As they played a crowd began gathering. We sat from a distance and watched. Michael laid down on the bench and took a nap and I sat in the sun listening to the music and the birds.
Rosenborg Park
Rosenborg Slot
VIDEO
A little bit of music a little bit of castle and a little bit of Pates
Michael on our bench.....before the nap.
We were here about 45 minutes when out of nowhere, someone appeared!
I stood up on the bench, and low and behold saw the Queen again!
Twice in one day! Not too bad.
Queen Margrethe in the black hat going up the stairs
From here, our day felt complete and we came back to Lyngby.
8 comments:
I remember that nap in the park.......
Good times :)
Hi Nichole -
I found your blog through Kelli's blog. That's neat how you got to see the Queen. When I was there I went to the palace twice and neither time she was there. :-( But I did get to see the changing of the guards and was so impressed how close you could get to the Palace.
The Rosenborg Slot is nice, too, with the King's Garden surrounding it. It looks like you had a beautiful day and took great pictures & video!
I can't wait to return to DK after my boyfriend, Mac, visits me in the States this year. Do you know or learning Danish, too?
-Rachel
I did think about you yesterday and wondered if you would be going to Amalienborg. It's nice that Michael had a chance to go too this year.
The weather was wonderful yesterday. I'm glad you were able to enjoy it together.
You took some lovely pictures. What a beautiful area you live in. We are so happy that you enjoy your surroundings so much. We know that you are enjoying the sunlight, too. It's about time, huh?
These are experiences you will remember forever! I cannot imagine the American people ever getting so excited to see the president on his bday the way the Danes do about their queen. Their patriotism just astounds me! I am so glad you had such a great day.... maybe I will get to do that next year on her bday!!
How cool that you got to do it AGAIN!!
So fun!!
Finally a post that I already commented on!
This reminded me that the wedding (Joakim and Marie's) is on Saturday. It's less exciting than his first wedding but maybe I'll watch some highlights of it on tv.
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