Princess Athena of Denmark is christened: Welcome to the Christian World!

Princess Mary of Denmark cuddles Princess Athena to sleep.

Princess Athena of Denmark, the newly-born daughter of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark was christened at the churchyard of Mogeltonder Church, in Tonder, May 20. The entire Danish Royal Family was present. 

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Princess Marie’s Baby Daughter Steals Balcony Celebrations

Princess Marie’s baby daughter was the center of attention during the balcony celebration of Queen Margrethe II’s 72nd birthday at King Christian IX’s Palace. The entire Danish Royal Family gathered at the balcony to waive at well-wishers who came to flock to display their birthday greetings to the Queen, who recently celebrated her 30th year on the throne. 

Princess Marie, who cradles her baby daughter,
with Prince Joachim

Prince Felix and Prince Nicholai.

Princess Marie's baby daughter is the center of attention
during Queen Margrethe's 72nd birthday celebrations.

Princess Marie and her baby.

The Danish Royal Family.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary with their
 adorable children.

Crown Princess Mary and kids.

Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, and kids. 

Princess Marie of Denmark gives birth to a princess

It's a baby girl for Prince Joachim and Princess Marie. 

Princess Marie (extreme left), heavily pregnant and just 10
days due her labor, joins husband Prince Joachim, Crown
Princess Mary,  Crown Prince Frederik, and a company
of charming royal kids, as they all wave a flood of greeting
crowds during Queen Margrethe's Ruby Anniversary,
Jan. 15.

The official website of the Danish Royal Family announced the birth of a baby girl to Prince Joachim and Princess Marie.

“On 24 January, 2012, at 8.27 a.m. Her Royal Highness Princess Marie gave birth to a healthy Princess at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen (Copenhagen University Hospital).

Weight: 2930 grs., length: 49 cm.

Mother and baby are doing fine.

His Royal Highness Prince Joachim was present at Rigshospitalet all the time.”

Prince Joachim married Princess Marie in 2008. The baby princess has a brother, Prince Henrik, and two elder half-brothers, Prince Nicholai and Prince Felix. The princess was born exactly 10 days after the ruby anniversary of her grandmother, Queen Margrethe II. 

Princess Marie opens annual music festival

Princess Marie during the Tønder Music Festival

August 27 - Princess Marie of Denmark opened the Tønder Music Festival, a major music event in the country that attracts musicians all over Europe. The princess, a patron of the said event, strolled the festival’s main site where she met participating musicians.

Princess Marie attends Bogense Rose Festival

Princess Marie during the rose festival in Bogense.

August 7 – Princess Marie of Denmark attended the annual rose festival in Bogense, a town in the island of Funen. The princess graced the baptism of the rose named in her honor – the Princess Marie.