BREAKING NEWS: Joachim and Marie Have a Princess

Princess Marie gave birth to a girl at 8:27 am (local time) today at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark. The little princess weighed 2930 grams (6.45 lbs) and her length was 49 cm (19.29 in.).

With this latest birth announcement from her younger son Prince Joachim, Queen Margrethe II has now eight grandchildren.

Photo: Niels Mielvang, Scanpix

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

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.