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Prince Joachim and Alexandra Shocked and Saddened By Queen Margrethe's Decision

Prince Joachim and his former wife, Alexandra, countess of Frederiksborg, shared their reactions to the news that Queen Margrethe was renouncing the royal titles of her grandchildren born to Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Alexandra. Both were saddened and shocked when announcement came from the Kongehuset stating that Prince Joachim's children would lose their royal titles on January 1, 2023. 

According to the Ekstra Bladet and retold by People magazine, Prince Joachim said that he was presented with a plan in May, but it was not suppose to happen until they each turned twenty-five. He said that he was only given five days notice of the announcement, and was not prepared to accept the news. He also worried about what was he going to tell the children, especially Princess Athena who cannot comprehend a royal birthright being taken away from her. Also, Ekstra Bladet journalist Caroline Bildstrup spoke briefly to Prince Joachim as he exited his car in Paris and posted his response on Twitter. 

Even readers to the Twitter feed of Ekstra Bladet weighed on the Queen Margrethe's decision with one named Mae Poulter@fertilista stating, Hmmm....enten så er kommunikationen i den familie ikke-eksisterende, eller også bliver de offentligt straffet for noget bag gardinet...Der må være mere til historien, med denne reaktion. Uanset hvad man synes om kongehuset og en bagatel som en titel.(Hmmm....either the communication in that family is non-existent, or they are being publicly punished for something behind the scenes...There must be more to the story, with this reaction. Whatever one thinks of the royal house and a trifle as a title.)

BREAKING NEWS: Princess Marie Announces Daughter’s Name

The little princess has been named Athena Marguerite Françoise Marie. Her godparents are Gregory Grandet, Edouard Cavallier, Carina Axelsson, Julie Mirabaud, Diego de Lavandeyra and Henriette Steenstrup.

LIVE: Christening of Denmark's Little Princess

Prince Joachim’s little princess is being christened this afternoon at Møgeltønder Church. Chaplain-in-Ordinary Erik Norman Svendsen will preside over the ceremony. Her name will be revealed by her mother, Princess Marie.

A live feed is available through DR 1.

Photo: Steen Brogaard

Denmark’s Newest Princess Leaves Hospital

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark presented their beautiful newborn for a brief photocall as they left the Rigshospitalet this morning. The names of the little princess will not be revealed until her christening.Photos: Joachim Adrian/Polfoto, Jesper Sunesen/BilledBladet

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

Princess Marie To Have Second Child

Prince Joachim and Prince Marie of Denmark announced today that a second baby is on the way. The little one is due in late January 2012.

BREAKING NEWS: Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine

Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander and Princess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda, twin grandchildren of Queen Margrethe II, were christened in Holmens Kirke at 3:30 pm (local time) today. Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen presided over the ceremony. Afterwards, a reception was held in Frederik VIII’s Palace.

Royal godparents for Vincent are the Prince of Asturias and Prince Gustav zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. Princess Josephine’s royal godparents are Princess Marie and Prince Charles de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles.

Photo: Steen Brogaard

Prince Joachim’s Son To Be Christened in July

Princess Marie of Denmark gave birth to Queen Margrethe’s fifth grandchild on May 4th. His arrival was announced with gun salutes and flag hoisting. Now, preparations are underway for the little prince’s christening ceremony. He will be christened at Møgeltønder Church on July 26th. The names of Prince Joachim’s son will be pronounced during the service.

Photo: REUTERS

Prince Joachim Takes Son Home

Princess Marie’s face radiated joy as press photographers snapped the first photos of the newborn prince as they left the Rigshospitalet today. The little prince was born on Monday. His names will not be announced until his christening ceremony.

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Princess Marie Bares a Son

Princess Marie of Denmark gave birth to a son at 4:57 this morning in the Rigshospitalet. The little prince weighed 3032 grams (6.7 lbs.) and measured at 49 cm (19.3 in.). According to the statement from the Kongehuset, mother and son are doing well. He is the first child for Princess Marie, the third son for Prince Joachim and the fifth grandchild for Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark.

Photo: Steen Brogaard

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie Expecting First Child

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark have announced today that they are expecting their first child in early May 2009. According to the Danish Monarchy website, the delivery will take place at the Rigshospitalet. This child will be the fifth grandchild for Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark.

Photo: Steen Brogaard

Joachim Takes Marie to Canada for Honeymoon Getaway

According to Se og Hør, Prince Joachim took Princess Marie to Canada for their honeymoon. Besides vacationing in the Canadian wilderness, the royal couple were photographed in Montreal taking in the sights and relaxing at an outdoor cafe with beer and cigarettes.

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.

Marie Cavallier Weds Her Danish Prince

When Marie Agathe Odile Cavallier emerged from the car in a cloud of tulle and lace, the scene was breathtaking. Her wedding gown was designed by Spaniard David Arasa and Italian Claudio Morelli of the Geneva-based designer house Arasa Morelli. The underlining was made from ivory silk faille. The wedding gown's train was three metres long and the bridal veil was fastened in place by Princess Dagmar’s diadem. Princess Dagmar was the daughter of King Frederik VIII and Queen Louise. The diadem was given to Queen Margrethe II by her parents King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid. The bride carried a bouquet of lilies and roses designed by Jan Munch. According to the Danish Monarchy website, the lilies were in acknowledgement to the late Queen Ingrid who carried lilies in her wedding bouquet when she wedded King Frederik IX on May 24, 1935.

As his beautiful bride came down the aisle, Prince Joachim was overcome with emotion and bent down to hug his two sons, Nikolai and Felix, who were also his supporters. As Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway observed the exchange between the princes, it evoked some tears from her, as well. During Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen's mini sermon, five-year-old Prince Felix decided it was time to take a little nap.

As for the minute details, the wedding bands exchanged between the couple were 18 karat gold. The bride’s diamond earrings were from Geneva.

For the transport back to Schackenborg Slot, Prince Joachim did not take his bride in a carriage, but rather a Bugatti Type 41 automobile.The Danish Monarchy has now listed the profile of Her Royal Highness Princess Marie which can be read here.

Video clips from the wedding ceremony can be viewed here.

The wedding program of Prince Joachim and Marie Cavallier can be read here.

Photos: REUTERS