After 52 years, Denmark has a king again: King Frederik X. The regnal number X means that Frederik has nine predecessors. Who are they? Denmark is one of the oldest monarchies in the world. The first monarch, not being legendary, was Gorm the Old, who died around 958. After kings with names as Harald, Svend, […]
The wedding of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson
Copenhagen, 14 May 2004 The wedding Day Order of service Musicians:The Copenhagen Boys’ ChoirThe Copenhagen Royal Chapel ChoirThe Church of Our Lady’s ChoirThe Baroque Ensemble Concerto of CopenhagenCembalo: Lars Ulrik MortensenFlemming Dreisig, Cathedral OrganistMads Høck, OrganistPalle Mikkelborg, TrumpetHelen Davies, HarpConductor: Ebbe MunkThe Royal Life Guards Brass Ensemble, conducted by Peter Harbeck The arrival of the […]
The pre-wedding activities of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson
Wedding program Wednesday, 5 May 2004 10:00 – The Day of the Danish Defence Friday, 7 May 2004 19:00 – Concert “Rock’n Royal” Sunday, 9 May 2004 12.00 – Match race in Copenhagen harbour Tuesday, 11 May 2004 19:00 – Dinner at Christiansborg Palace Wednesday, 12 May 2004 12:00 – Reception at Copenhagen City Hall […]