The Order of the Elephant is the highest in Denmark, and dates back to 1693. The annual gala at the beginning of the year is hosted by Queen Margrethe for members of the order, government officials and the royal court.

At this year’s Court, both Queen Margrethe and Crown Princess Mary chose gowns in bright stunning colors, fuschia for the Queen, and orange for the princess. Princess Marie was in a more subtle gown of delicate pink.

The brothers, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, were handsome in their military uniforms. Their father Prince Henrik wore white tux instead of his uniform.

Click on the gallery photos below for more of the gowns and tiaras!

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Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen officiated at the Mogeltonder church in Denmark, where Prince Joachim and Princess Marie were married in May 2008.

Attending the christening were the new prince’s grandparents: Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, Francois Grassiot, Christian Grassiot and Alain Cavallier (Princess Marie’s mother, stepfather and father, respectively). Also present were Prince Frederik, Princess Marie and their children Princes Christian and Princess Isabella, Prince Joachim’ sons Prince Felix and Prince Nikolai, Comtess Ingrid von Pfeil, Count Richard von Pfeil, Prince Gustav Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and his fiancee, Carina Axelsson.

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Everyone was all smiles, and the gowns and dazzling tiaras were arrayed in all their glory.

First, of course, are Queen Margrethe and her prince consort, the man of the hour, Prince Henrik:

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary:

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie:

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary with Prince Haakon of Norway:

Princess Benedikte and her husband Prince Richard zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg:

Prince Haakon:

Queen Sonja of Norway:

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Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik with their grandson Prince Christian:

Prince Joachim and Crown Prince Frederik:

Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Prince Nikolai:

Princess Victoria of Sweden with Princess Mary and Prince Frederik:

The Danish royals at Fredensborg Castle:

Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and their children Prince Christian and Princess Isabella:

Prince Felix and Princess Nikolai:

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The Danish royal family, sans the children, all attended the concert. Even Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, came with her husband Martin Joergensen. She wore a one-shoulder white dress with black detailing.

Princess Marie, with Prince Joachim, also came in black and white. Hers was a flowing white dress under a short black jacket. Princess Mary was a head-turner in a simple but dazzling fuschia dress. Queen Margrethe chose a lovely blue dress for her husband’s concert celebration.

More photos below:

Prince Henrik and Queen Margrethe:

Princess Marie and Prince Joachim:

Princess Mary and Prince Frederik:

Countess Alexandra and Martin Joergensen:

Princess Marie:

Princess Mary:

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The birthday events began yesterday, June 10, with a lunch onboard the Danish Royal Family’s Dannebrog Yacht. Despite the pouring rain, the royals were in high spirits and greeted the equally happy crowd who waited to see them. The royal family also attended Prince Henrik’s birthday concert in Copenhagen yesterday.

Today, there was a parade at Fredensborg Castle, which was enjoyed by everyone, especially the young royals.

I have pictures to show of all these happy events, so here goes the rest of the first set. These are all from the lunch on the Dannebrog yesterday. Princess Marie looked fabulous on her first public appearance after the birth of her and Prince Joachim’s son last month.

Princess Mary arriving in the rain:

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie:

The royal yacht:

Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik (and the royal pooch?):

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary:

Princess Benedikte:

Princess Marie:

Princess Mary:

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From left: Greek President Dr. Karolos Papoulias, Mrs. May Panou Papoulias and Prince Joachim of Denmark.

It’s been a busy day for the Danish Crown Couple, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary. After accompanying their Greek visitors to the Lousiana Museum of Modern Art and the Windmill Park Middelgrunden, the Crown Prince and Princess met Dr. Karolos Papoulias and his wife Mrs. May Panou Papoulias at the Danish Museum of Art in Copenhagen.

This time, Prince Frederik’s brother Prince Joachim was present as well.

For this museum visit, Princess Mary changed into cream dress under a light jacket with embroidered detailing. It’s a little amusing how Prince Frederik seems to be standing at attention in this next photo. But he’s very relaxed in the photo after that, the handsome rogue.

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Laden with gifts, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary stopped by the Rigshospitalet hospital in Copenhagen yesterday to visit the newborn son of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie.

A steady stream of the members of the Danish royal family were seen going in and out of the hospital, among them proud grandparents Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik. The baby is their fifth grandchild. Prince Joachim’s sons from his marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, accompanied the monarch to see their brand new little brother.

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Prince Joachim of Denmark makes an announcement to the press after the birth of his son on May 4, 2009.

Yesterday, May 4, 2009, a new little prince joined the Danish royal family.

Princess Marie, the wife of Prince Joachim, gave birth to their first child at at 4:57 a.m. at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen (Copenhagen University Hospital). Prince Joachim, who was present during the birth, spoke to the press on Monday.

At birth, the baby boy weighed 3032 grams (6.7 pounds) and was 49 cm (19.3 inches) long. Both mom and baby are doing well.

As is customary for the Danish royals, the baby’s name will be announced at the time of his christening, approximately 3 months from now.

via The Danish Monarchy; Image: Newscom

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From left (back row): Prince Frederik, Princess Mary, Prince Henrik, Queen Margrethe, Princess Marie, and Prince Joachim. (Front row): Prince Christian, Prince Felix, Princess Isabella, and Prince Nikolai. Click on image for larger.

The Danish royal family made their appearance at the balcony of Amalienborg Palace for Queen Margrethe’s 69th birthday celebrations.

Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie greeted the crowds on April 16, 2009. The younger ones, Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, Prince Christian, and Princess Isabella, joined their parents and grandparents in the family wave.

It’s good to see the entire family together, looking well and happy.

Edit: Just added more photos below:

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