BREAKING NEWS: Prince Frederik Welcomes Twins

At 10:30 am (local time) today, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark welcomed a son. The little prince weighed 2674 grams (5.89 lbs) and he measured at 47 cm (18.50 in.). His twin sister was born at 10:56 am (local time). She weighed 2554 grams (5.63 lbs) with her length measuring at 46 cm (18.11 in.).

The children were delivered at Righospitalet in Copenhagen.

Queen Margrethe II has now seven grandchildren.

Prince Frederik Accepted Into the IOC

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark had his Olympic wish fulfilled yesterday when the International Olympic Committee elected him into their membership. He will serve an eight year term. The prince expressed his gratitude and said, “it has been a great experience for me to witness that the Olympic Movement is alive and kicking. I am also honored that the IOC today chose to elect me as a new member of the Olympic Movement.”

Copenhagen served as host for the 2009 XIII Olympic Congress and 121st IOC Session.

Photo: ©IOC/Richard Juilliart

Denmark's Crown Prince Wins a Race in Key West

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark expressed his happiness with a win on Thursday for the Nanoq team in the 2009 Acura Key West Farr 40 sailing event. The Nanoq won race seven. The prince said, “it was great sailing today and it felt good to win a race. That is always difficult in this class because it is so competitive with so many good sailing teams. We have learned a lot and improved quite a bit by coming to this regatta. This result is nice, but we still have a long way to go.”

Prince Frederik’s Farr 40 boat win in race seven was mentioned in the Friday issue of Race Week News. According to a report by Bill Wagner and Rebecca Burg, “there was much rejoicing aboard Nanoq as the Danish entry pulled into its berth at the Schooner Wharf, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark hoisted a beer with crew members to celebrate winning a race in Farr 40 class for the first time in three appearances at Acura Key West.”

“Prince Frederik got a great start, got lifted by a favorable shift and both upwind legs, rounded the second windward mark in first and held the lead on the finishing run. His best previous finish was a fourth last year.”

The Nanoq finished ninth overall in the Farr 40 sailing races which ended Friday.

Photo: REUTERS

Prince Frederik in Key West for Sailing

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is enjoying the sunny climes of Florida this week as he participates in the 2009 Acura Key West sailing regatta with his Farr 40 boat Nanoq. This is the third year that the prince has sailed in the Acura Key West Farr 40 event.

For more information and the latest updates on the 2009 Acura Key West sailing regatta, visit the official website.

Photo: REUTERS

Prince Frederik Experiences Three Days of Soldiering In Afghanistan

Danish troops in Afghanistan received a visit from Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Defense Minister Søren Gade this week. The prince gained first-hand experience of the living and working conditions for the soldiers in Afghanistan with a three-day stay in the area including base operations in Armadillo and Camp Bastion as well as the district center of Gereshk.

Photo: Forsvarsministeriet

Prince Frederik Attends “Launch Event” for 2009 IOC Session and Olympic Congress

The 2009 XIII Olympic Congress and 121st IOC Session logo was unveiled on Monday at the premier “Launch Event” which was attended by Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. In his remarks at the “Launch Event,” the prince invited all students from the Danish music conservatories to compose the Opening Ceremony overture for the Copenhagen Olympic Congress.

The 121st IOC Session and XIII Olympic Congress will convene next October in Copenhagen, Denmark. Queen Margrethe II will attend the opening ceremony for the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House on October 1st. It is anticipated that members from the Spanish and Japanese royal houses will be attendance for the announcement of the 2016 Olympics Games host site on October 2nd. The cities of Tokyo and Madrid are on the short election list of possible sites.

The main theme for next year’s Olympic Congress is The Olympic Movement in Society. The XIII Olympic Congress will be held from October 3rd to October 5th. The 121st IOC Session will begin October 1st and 2nd; resuming on October 7th and finally wrapping up on October 9th.

Crown Prince Frederik’s remarks from the “Launch Event” on October 6, 2008 can be read here.

The presentation video of the 2009 XIII Olympic Congress and 121st IOC Session can be seen here.

For more information on the 2009 XIII Olympic Congress and 121st IOC Session, visit the official website.

Denmark’s Crown Prince Meets with Bulgarian President

Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov met with Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark for about an hour this morning. The visit by the prince is to strengthen friendly ties between the two countries on a political, economic and cultural basis.

After the meeting, Frederik lunched with Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev. As the diplomatic greetings progressed into the afternoon, the prince was ceremoniously welcomed by the National Guard of Honor. Thereafter, he met with the Bulgarian Speaker of the National Assembly Georgi Pirinski and toured St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral. The evening ended with a glittering flourish when he partook of an official dinner hosted by the Bulgarian president and his wife.

Tomorrow, Frederik will tour the National Museum of History in Sofia, the old town of Plovdiv and the workshop of Svetlin Russev. Before wrapping up his visit on Wednesday, the prince will tour the Secondary School of Applied Arts in Troyan, the Troyan Monastery and the National Handicrafts Exhibition of Arts in the village of Oreshak.

Photos: PRESIDENT.BG, REUTERS

Prince Frederik To Visit Bulgaria

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark will visit Bulgaria tomorrow at the invitation of Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov. The prince’s agenda will include tours of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the National Museum of History in Sofia. He will also visit the old town of Plovdiv and the Troyan Monastery. Frederik will wrap up his diplomatic mission on September 17th.

Third Visit to Mongolia for Prince Frederik

After spending time at the Beijing Olympics last week, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark began his third visit to Mongolia yesterday. He will open a seminar on “Mongolian-Danish Energy Solutions” as well as meet with Mongolian President Nambaryn Enkhbayar and Prime Minister Sanj Bayar. The two countries established diplomatic relations forty years ago this month and have marked the momentous occasion with letters of congratulations between their foreign affairs ministers.

Prince Frederik’s two previous visits to Mongolia occurred in 1986 and 1990.

Per Stig Møller’s (Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia) letter of congratulations for forty years of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Denmark can be read here.

For more information on Danish business in Mongolia, visit the official website.

A Glimpse into Svalbard with the Royal Trio

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark completed their tour of Svalbard yesterday. A short video clip from B.T. TV which features some candid moments with the royal trio in Svalbard can be seen here.

Photo: REUTERS

Jes Dorph Interviews Prince Frederik

Before embarking on his trip to Svalbard on Saturday, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark granted an interview to Danish journalist Jes Dorph-Petersen whilst on board the Dannebrog last Monday. Besides addressing his interest in the International Olympic Committee, the prince speaks about the significant changes in his life going from bachelor action prince to family man and marking the major milestone of turning forty.

The exclusive Jes Dorph interview with Prince Frederik will air on Danish TV2 tonight at 8pm (local time).

Prince Joachim Celebrates His Thirty-Ninth Birthday

Whilst his brother, Crown Prince Frederik, celebrated his 40th birthday milestone with a balcony appearance in Amalienborg, dinner aboard the Danneborg and a party at Fredensborg, Prince Joachim of Denmark quietly marked his thirty-ninth birthday today with his wife of two weeks, Princess Marie.

Joachim Holger Waldemar Christian was born June 7, 1969. He is the second son of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark. He has two sons from his first marriage to Alexandra Christina Manley, eight-year-old Prince Nikolai and five-year- old Prince Felix. His second marriage to Marie Cavallier took place on May 24, 2008.

Royal Heirs To Visit Svalbard

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway along with Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden will visit the archipelago of Svalbard in two weeks. The royal heirs are patrons of the International Polar Year in their respective countries. The trio will board the Swedish research vessel Oden at Longyearbyen on June 21st. Included on the tour will be a visit to New Ålesund on June 26th.

For more information on the International Polar Year, visit the official website.

40th Birthday Milestone for Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark

Last week, a biography entitled, Frederik - kronprins af Danmark, was released in honour of his 40th birthday. Today in spite of the rain, he appeared on the balcony of Christian IX’s Palace in Amalienborg. Besides the balcony appearance, the Danish Monarchy released new photos of the crown prince this week. Furthermore, he will host a private dinner to celebrate his 40th year at the Orangeriet, Fredensborg Slot on May 31st. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway will attend the belated birthday celebration.

Photo: Steen Brogaard

Frederik-Crown Prince of Denmark Biography Released

The biography, Frederik - kronprins af Danmark (Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark) was released in Danish bookstores this week. The authors, Karin Palshøj and Gitte Redder, interviewed Frederik over the course of a year and within those ten sessions felt they had a better understanding of his views and his life. In his conversations with the writers, the prince elaborated on his current goals including his desire to be on the International Olympic Committee and his concern for the environment. Besides interviewing the prince, the authors garnered stories from family and friends.

Crown Prince Frederik will turn forty on May 26th.

Photo: Høst & Søn

First Birthday Celebration for Princess Isabella

Princess Isabella of Denmark shares her birthday with Queen Elizabeth II; the monarch turned eighty-two on April 21st. After Crown Prince Frederik’s triumphant 4th place overall finish in Miami on Saturday, the little princess’s first birthday was the cap to his victory. The Danish monarchy released new photos of her this week.
Photos: Steen Brogaard

Prince Frederik’s Nanoq Finishes Fourth in Championship

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his crew of the Nanoq finished fourth overall in the 2008 Rolex Farr 40 World Championship. The event began on April 16th and ended this afternoon. The final results of the world championship can be read here.

Photos: Associated Press/Alan Diaz

Prince Frederik’s Nanoq Will Race in 2008 Rolex Farr 40 World Championship

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his Farr 40 boat Nanoq will be in the United States tomorrow to prepare for the 2008 Rolex Farr 40 World Championship in Miami Beach, Florida. The competition will begin on April 16th and end on April 19th. The boats will race on the Atlantic Ocean south of Government Cut.

For more information on the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds 2008, visit the official website.

Prince Frederik Loses Precious Memento

Whoops! According to the Copenhagen Post, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has lost his wedding ring; it was forged from the first discovery of Greenland gold. Apparently, the loss was gossiped in the Se og Hør magazine. If the prince's wedding ring is recovered, the finder is supposed to be rewarded with an airline ticket to Denmark and a Fredensborg Castle tour.

Prince Frederik Competes in Miami

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is sailing the Nanoq in the 2008 Acura Miami Grand Prix competition in Miami, Florida this week. The prix is taking place from March 6th to March 9th. Back in January, the prince basked in Florida’s sunny weather where he competed in the Farr 40 Division One Series at the Acura Key West 2008, presented by Nautica regatta. The Nanoq finished in 11th place.

For more information on the Acura Miami Grand Prix, visit the official website.


Photos: Associated Press/Lynne Sladky