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Happy New Year everyone. My apologies for the delay, mls.

BB video of arrival at levee for Diplomatic Corps at Christiansborg https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/video-kronprinsesse-mary-lyste-op-i-smuk-hvid-kjole-ved-frederiks-side

3. January 2020, 9:30 am New Year’s levee for commanding officers from the Defence and the Danish Emergency Management Agency, the I., II. and III. ranking classes, and invited representatives of larger national organizations and royal patronages is held at Christiansborg Palace. http://kongehuset.dk/en/media-centre/press-releases/accreditation-new-years-address-2019-and-new-years-banquet-and-levees-2020 http://kongehuset.dk/nyheder/nytaarskure-2020

If I understand correctly Ayvee, the man in the red coat is the Chamberlain. It's possible the Crown Princely Couple had been interacting with him over the course of the day and so did not greet him as if for the first time in front of the cameras. That's just a guess.

"The Summit will focus on five main issues: sexual and reproductive health as part of universal health coverage, the funding required to realize all goals of the ICPD’s Programme of Action, demographic diversity and its power to drive economic growth and sustainable development, measures to end gender-based violence and harmful practices, and the right to sexual and reproductive health care, even in humanitarian and fragile contexts. Discussions at the summit will also highlight the power of gender equality, youth leadership, political and community leadership, innovation and data, and partnerships to accelerate change." https://www.nairobisummiticpd.org/news/world-leaders-civil-society-and-private-sector-gathering-nairobi-commit-actions-ending-maternal

HRH The Crown Princess attends The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, 12.-13. November 2019 http://kongehuset.dk/nyheder/hkh-kronprinsessen-besoeger-nairobi-i-november Wednesday, 13. November Panel debate “Investing in Education to Invest in A Better Future” 09:00 am The Crown Princess attends a panel debate hosted by the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). The panel debate takes place at the hotel Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi, and the event focuses on gender and education, which is a topic in the Cairo Programme of Action. Panel debate “Women Leaders High-Level Dialogue” 11:00 am Her Royal Highness attends the panel debate including a number of women leaders. Signature session “Fulfilling the Cairo Promise in a Fragile World” 1:00 pm The Crown Princess participates in the signature session as a panelist. The session deals with, among other things, fulfillment of the Cairo Programme of Action, support of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights and the fight against gender-based violence.

HRH The Crown Princess attends The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, 12.-13. November 2019 http://kongehuset.dk/nyheder/hkh-kronprinsessen-besoeger-nairobi-i-november Tuesday, 12. November Welcoming ceremony at Nairobi Summit 09:30 am The Crown Princess takes part in and speaks at the summit’s opening. In connection with the ceremony, there will also be speeches by UNFPA’s executive director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, development cooperation minister Rasmus Prehn and President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. Panel debate “Rights and Choices for All” 10:30 am As a part of the welcoming ceremony, Her Royal Highness attends a panel debate for all of the summit’s participants. The panel consists of, among others, representatives and youth representatives from philanthropic organizations, civil society groups and the private sector. Performance by the singer Youssou N’Dour 11:30 am The Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour performs for the summit’s participants. Commitments session 12:00 noon The Crown Princess takes part in a session in which representatives from the participating countries submit the national commitments they have brought with them. Development cooperation minister Rasmus Prehn is Denmark’s representative. Session “Meet the Leader” 2:00 pm Her Royal Highness is the moderator for the session “Meet the Leader”, in which prominent leaders from ICPD and young participants at the summit enter into a dialogue. Parallel event on Beijing+25 3:00 pm The Crown Princess is co-moderator at a panel event that will tie ICPD+25 with Beijing+25, which in 2020 marks the 25th year since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was entered into in 1995. In addition to Her Royal Highness, young leaders and experienced activists take part in a debate about, among other things, the relationship between the two forums. The parallel event is arranged by UN Women. Signature session “Ending Unmet Need for Family Planning: Reproductive Rights and Contraceptive Choices” 5:00 pm The Crown Princess takes part in and speaks at the signature session on reproductive rights and prevention choices. The session has the goal of exploring the future of, among other things, rights and prevention that can ensure sustainable development for all. Her Royal Highness delivers a speech as part of the session. Dinner 6:30 pm Her Royal Highness participates in a dinner hosted by Kenya’s foreign minister, Monica Juma.

https://www.parismatch.com/Royal-Blog/Monde/Reines-et-princesses-rivalisent-d-elegance-au-banquet-de-Naruhito-et-Masako-du-Japon-1654675

DM has a good selection of photos https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7599027/Princess-Mary-Denmark-attends-Emperor-Naruhitos-enthronement-ceremony-Tokyo-Japan.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7599339/Royals-steal-eye-catching-fashion-Emperor-Naruhitos-enthronement-Japan.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7599277/Japans-new-Emperor-Naruhito-enthroned-centuries-old-ceremony.html

Thank you jema! Lovely to have input from Japan. And mls, many, many thanks to you for all you do.

Wow, wow, wow! This is all so beautiful. The warm rapport between the couples is very evident.

BB https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/video-elegant-kronprinsesse-mary-ankommer-til-stor-dansk-fest-i-texas "VIDEO: Elegant Crown Princess Mary arrives at the big Danish celebration in Texas"

http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Cecilia+Abbott/Her+Royal+Highness+Crown+Princess+Mary+of+Denmark/HRH+Crown+Princess+Denmark+Visits+Austin+Houston/R2fDfBgRFaR Zimbio has gallery of 31 photos, so far, from Day 1 in Houston http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/3MJ8_oi4sAt/HRH+Crown+Princess+Denmark+Visits+Austin+Houston/vkcceWoQS5W

A few photos from kongehuset of the morning activities of Day 1 http://kongehuset.dk/foto-video/fremstoed-i-texas-dag-1

1:40 pm Meeting with the Governor of Texas

Thanks very much for keeping the news flowing, mls. BB articles online: https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/kronprinsesse-mary-tog-hul-paa-texas-turen-i-fin-stil "Crown Princess Mary embarked on the Texas tour in fine style" https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/video-se-kronprinsesse-marys-sjove-moede-med-kunstig-intelligens "VIDEO: See Crown Princess Mary's fun encounter with artificial intelligence"

Schedule in Texas Monday, March 11, 2019 Monday, March 11, 2019, 08:00 am HRH The Crown Princess participates in the breakfast event "Women in Leadership & How to Inspire the Next Generation of Women Leaders" The purpose of the event is to discuss the potential of female leaders as role models that encourage and inspire women and girls on a global level. At the event, EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, Minister of Culture Mette Bock and a number of other prominent women participate. The event takes place at the exhibition house House of Scandinavia, which is a pop-up lounge that brings together activities that are based on Nordic sustainable solutions. Monday, March 11, 2019, 09:30 am HRH The Crown Princess participates in a tour of the South By Southwest festival and is shown the Danish contributions and stands. Among other things, the Crown Princess will be presented to a Danish virtual reality installation, art installations created by Danish artists and meet the curator of House of Scandinavia. Monday, March 11, 2019, 12:45 pm HRH The Crown Princess visits the food event "Danish Gastronomy - A Michelin Experience" led by the Danish chef Kamilla Seidler. The event focuses on Danish gastronomy, and the invited guests are served dishes where sustainability in the selection of the ingredients is the focal point. Monday, March 11, 2019, 13:40 pm HRH The Crown Princess meets with Texas' Governor Greg Abbot The meeting takes place in the Governor's residence. Monday, March 11, 2019, 14:35 pm HRH The Crown Princess attends the performance piece "Tow with the Flow" The Crown Princess attends the performance of "Tow with the Flow" and meets with the artist behind the work, which focuses on overconsumption and sustainability in clothing production and fashion and consists of 17 custom-made suits prepared by the Scandinavian design studio Sur Le Chemin. Monday, March 11, 2019, 16:40 pm HRH The Crown Princess participates in the music event "JaJaJa x Roskilde Festival: Meet the Nordics" The Crown Princess participates in "Nordic Music Showcase". At the event, the music festival Roskilde Festival presents five Nordic bands, which the festival believes have a great chance for a musical breakthrough in the United States. The event takes place in House of Scandinavia, and the Crown Princess holds the opening speech. Monday, March 11, 2019, 20:00 pm HRH The Crown Princess attends a reception at the exhibition house House of Scandinavia The Crown Princess participates in a final reception in the House of Scandinavia. The reception contains cultural features from Danish cultural institutions participating in the festival South by Southwest. ` Tuesday March 12, 2019 Tuesday March 12, 2019, 14:00 pm HRH The Crown Princess meets with the mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, at Houston City Hall Tuesday March 12, 2019, 14:15 pm HRH The Crown Princess attends the launch of cooperation between Denmark and Houston with a focus on urban development and climate adaptation The purpose of the collaboration is to exchange visions, ideas and technologies to better withstand climate change. Tuesday March 12, 2019, 19:00 pm HRH The Crown Princess attends a gala dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts ` Wednesday March 13, 2019 Wednesday March 13, 2019, 09:15 am HRH The Crown Princess participates in the launch of health cooperation between Denmark and Texas at Texas Medical Center which is the world's largest hospital complex with more than 100,000 employees and several world-leading treatment programs. At the event, there will be presentations on cooperation opportunities and common strategic interests within the areas of digital health, biotech and hospital logistics. Wednesday March 13, 2019, 11:20 am HRH The Crown Princess visits the energy conference CERA week The Crown Princess participates in the energy conference CERA Week, where Denmark's leading energy companies and researchers will, among other things, discuss the energy solutions of the future. Since its inception in 1983, CERA Week has developed into one of the world's leading energy conferences, with more than 4,000 leaders and policy makers participating. Wednesday March 13, 2019, 13:30 pm HRH The Crown Princess participates in the opening of the exhibition "Statecraft: Selections from the Jewelry Collection of the Danish Arts Foundation" at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. "Statecraft" represents a specially curated section of the (Danish) Statens Kunstfonds jewelery collection and is supported by the Danish Arts Foundation. The first of several collaborations between the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and Denmark. The exhibition shows the development of Danish jewelery art from the mid-20th century to the present.

HRH The Crown Princess to go on Danish promotional campaign in Texas During the days of 10-13 March 2019, HRH The Crown Princess travels in Texas, USA, to visit the cities of Austin and Houston. There, The Crown Princess will first take part in a large Danish promotional campaign in Austin for the cultural and creative industries at the festival South by South West (SXSW). Afterwards, The Crown Princess travels to Houston, where Denmark and Danish businesses will show what they can offer to the American market in the areas of green energy and life science. Minister for Culture Mette Bock will accompany The Crown Princess. When The Crown Princess begins her visit in Texas, it will be at the festival SXSW in Austin, which is one of the world’s most important festivals for music, tech, film, gastronomy and arts. Every year, more than 280,000 people visit SXSW, and this year’s festival will have a distinctive Danish imprint. That will be on display when The Crown Princess leads a Danish culture promotional effort focused on Nordic values and competencies in the areas of innovation and the creative industries. At the festival, The Crown Princess will visit several of the Danish initiatives, which are gathered this year in the House of Scandinavia. The campaign is a part of a multi-year push to promote Danish culture in the USA backed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture. Last year, Her Royal Highness helped to launch the campaign, which will strengthen Danish arts and culture throughout the USA. At that time, the launch took place in Seattle, where The Crown Princess was a guest of honor and participated in the opening of the Nordic Museum together with representatives from the other Nordic countries. In the USA’s fourth-largest city, Houston, The Crown Princess will take part in several program items in which the theme is green energy and life science. Houston, which is known for oil, is now going through a readjustment with a focus on green energy, and, at a conference on green energy and Danish solutions to the world’s climate challenges, The Crown Princess will deliver a speech. Afterwards, The Crown Princess visits the world’s largest hospital complex with more than 100,000 employees. There, Her Royal Highness will help launch a collaborative effort in life science between Texas and Denmark. In addition, The Crown Princess opens a Danish jewelry exhibition at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and takes part as guest of honor at a gala dinner arranged by the Consul General in Houston and the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC. http://kongehuset.dk/nyheder/hkh-kronprinsessen-paa-dansk-fremstoed-i-texas http://kongehuset.dk/en/news/hrh-the-crown-princess-to-go-on-danish-promotional-campaign-in-texas