[Denmark] Happy (1st) birthday to Prince Vincent & Princess Josephine!

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"New" Official photograph for Crown Princely family of Denmark

I would not be surprised if you had already seen this photograph before: it was released just before the Crown Prince and Princess official 6-day tour to Australia at the end of November.

The CP and his wife are surrounded by their four children: Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine (baby twins).

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark - Day 1 in Australia (part 1)

On the one hand, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark were on official duties as they began their tour of Australia.

But the royal couple, who are known for putting family first, were also busy entertaining twins Josephine and Vincent during the visit.

The Danish Royals have returned to Mary's homeland for a six day tour, and it seems the down-to-earth couple will be balancing work and family whilst on the road.

Joining them were their adorable 11-month old tots who were described by their father as "miracles times two" when they were born in January of this year.

And in a nod to their mum's roots, the twins were clutching a stuffed koala and kangaroo –a gift from Australia's Governor General, Quentin Bryce - who also attended their opening photo call.

There was no sign of the couple's other two children five-year-old Christian and Isabella, who is three.

They spent their first day in typical Aussie style, enjoying a beach stroll and a barbecue before zipping round the harbour on a boat.

With official duties and children taken care of, they got into the competitive spirit as they hopped onto some excercise bikes at the during the launch of an arts project.

Australian politician, Barry O'Farrell, was on hand to welcome Mary and her husband to Sydney and had glowing words for his guests .

"Like many Australians, we share in the royal romance and relationship that some have described as a fairytale'' he said.

This is the royals first official visit to Australia since 2008.

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[Denmark] Lovely photos of the Crown couple and their 4 children at the christening last week

[Denmark] Official photos of the Crown couple and their baby twins

Crown Princess Mary is holding baby Josephine and Crown Prince Frederik is with little Vincent. They were born on January 8th, 2011.

Note: these photos were taken in February 2011, when the twins were only a few weeks old but still unnamed. Nice to put a name in their pretty little faces now!

[Christening] Danish royals twins christened in Copenhagen VIDEO

The royal parents were just drooling over their babies. Their two older children were extremely cute, focusing on being steady and sitting on their own little royal thrones. Princess Isabella being affectionate with her little sister. Proud grandparents. Queen Margrethe could not showcase a wider smile. Baby Vincent crying while entering the Kingdom of God - cutest moment ever - and baby Josephine just being a quiet lovely doll. BTW, I think it's the first time Crown Prince Frederik is holding his baby during a christening as it's usually CP Mary's task. Correct me if I am wrong. Prince Christian being adorable, playing with the program with his parents insignia. And at last but not least, princess Isabella waved her grandparents. There was just too much sweetness during this ceremony!

[Christening] The twins' list of Godparents

Prince Vincent's godparents are His godparents are his maternal uncle, John Stuart Donaldson, Felipe, Prince of Asturias, Gustav, Hereditary Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Count Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, Baroness Helle Reedtz-Thott and Caroline Heering.

Princess Josephine's godparents are Her godparents are Princess Marie of Denmark, Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, her maternal aunt, Patricia Bailey, Count Bendt Wedell, Birgitte Handwerk and Josephine Rechner.

[Christening] Discover the meaning of the baby twins' names!

So, the little princess is Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda. Ivalo means "tendon, thread" in Greenlandic. The little prince is Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander. Frederik, after his father and following the custom that Danish princes tend to have either Frederik or Christian among their given names. Minik, a popular Greenlandic name in use for both genders meaning "viscid train oil which is being used as sealing for skin boats.

[Christening] Discover the Danish baby twins names! How do you like them?

It was a moving moment, as proud parents Frederik and Mary of Denmark christened their baby twins. In line with tradition, their names had been kept under wrapped until the ceremony. But the three-month-old twins are now known to the world as Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander and Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda.

The intimate ceremony took place at Holmen church in Copenhagen, which holds a special place in the heart of the twins' grandmother, Queen Margrethe, who was married there in 1967.

The little princess wore a christening robe of white cotton batiste and a bonnet which belonged to her great-grandmother Queen Ingrid.

And the little prince wore a gown fashioned from Brussels lace, which was originally made for the christening of future King Christian X in 1870.

Meanwhile, mum Mary looked stunning in a structured blue shift dress and white feathered headpiece, whilst Frederik complemented her look in a navy suit.

The select gathering who were present to witness the happy moment consisted of close friends and family, including Frederik's parents Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, and his brother, Joachim.

The royal guest list was smaller than usual for this type of event as none of the major members from the royal houses of Sweden, Norway or the Netherlands were able to attend due to official engagements.

  

from Hellomagazine.com

I don't dislike the name Vincent but absolutely love Joséphine. It makes them go back to their French roots (from CP Frederik's paternal side).