Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark, 2011

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Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander and Princess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda of Denmark, the twins of then Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, were christened at the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen which was followed by a walkabout in the Amalienborg Palace Square.

Prince Vincent’s godparents are King Felipe of Spain, the Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Count Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, Baroness Helle Reedtz-Thott, John Stuart Donaldson (maternal uncle), and Caroline Heering.

Princess Josephine’s godparents are Princess Marie of Denmark (paternal aunt), Patricia Bailey (maternal aunt), Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, Count Bendt Wedell, Birgitte Handwerk, and Josephine Rechner.

In addition to Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark as well as John Donaldson and Susan Moody, guests included Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Princess Benedikte and Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece, the Duchess of Castro with Princess Maria-Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

The Jewels of the Queens of Denmark

The Danish Emerald Parure

The Danish Pearl Poiré Tiara

The Danish Ruby Parure

Danish Diamond Bandeau

Wedding Tiara

Diamond Necklace Tiara

Queen Caroline Amalie’s Gold Tiara

Midnight Tiara

Danish Diamond Rivière

Antique Diamond Earrings

‘Belle Epoque’ Diamond Earrings

Duchess of Leuchtenberg’s Pearl Bracelet

Wedding Earrings

Diamond Fringe Earrings

Aquamarine Jewels

Amethyst Earrings

Queen Josefina’s Diamond Brooches

Connaught Sapphire Brooch

Queen Louise of Sweden’s Engagement Bracelet

Diamond Flower Brooch

Antique Turquoise Parure

Queen Lovisa’s Engagement Bracelet

Danish Flood Sapphire Brooch

Diamond Flower Earrings

Ole Lynggaard Brooch

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The Christening of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark, the twins of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, at the Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen on this day in 2011, followed by a walkabout in the Amalienborg Palace Square. Prince Vincent’s godparents are King Felipe of Spain, the Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Count Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, Baroness Helle Reedtz-Thott, John Stuart Donaldson, and Caroline Heering, while Princess Josephine’s godparents are Princess Marie of Denmark, Patricia Bailey, Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, Count Bendt Wedell, Birgitte Handwerk, and Josephine Rechner.

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