King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are paying an official visit to the Faroe Islands from June 11 to 13, 2025. On June 11, King Frederik, Queen Mary, and Princess Josephine arrived at the Bursatangi quay in Tórshavn aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog.
At the quay, the Royal Family was received by Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen and his wife Katrin D. Apol, High Commissioner Lene Moyell Johansen and Mr. Stendor Johansen, as well as Mayor Elsa Berg and Mr. Óli Højsted.
Following the official welcome, Prime Minister Johannesen delivered a speech and gave a ninefold cheer for the Royal Couple. The Havnar Hornorkestur then played “Kong Christian” and the Faroese national anthem, “Tú alfagra land mítt.” Afterward, the King, the Queen, and Josephine greeted members of the public who had gathered to welcome them.
Later, the Royal Couple visited the government buildings at Tinganes in Tórshavn and took a walk through the historic old town district of Reyn.
The Faroese national costume is traditionally worn for various ceremonial and festive occasions, such as weddings, confirmations, christenings, and graduation celebrations. Costumes are often passed down within families, and it is common for people to borrow elements from one another to complete a full outfit. Creating a traditional costume can take anywhere from several months to a full year.
King Frederik’s national costume was originally gifted by the Faroese government and the Løgting (parliament). The vest is red, and the embroidery features floral patterns in blue tones with leaves in various shades of green.
Queen Mary’s national costume was presented by the Faroese government and parliament in 2005, when she, then Crown Princess, made her first visit to the Faroe Islands. The costume consists of an apron and shawl made of dark green wool with a daisy motif. The accompanying knitted bodice features a red and black pattern, and the silver jewelry was specially designed for the Queen.
On June 10, the day before the official visit began, King Frederik, Queen Mary, and Josephine visited the island of Koltur — the smallest inhabited island in the Faroe Islands — ahead of their official arrival in Tórshavn the following day aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog.
The traditional Faroe costumes are beautiful. Mary and Frederik look wonderful in them, and it's nice to see Josephine with them on this trip. All three look great in their hiking outfits too. The Faroe islands and people are a place I'd like to visit and meet as well some day.
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Agreed. And same here.
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La visite du couple royal nous permet de bien apprécier la beauté des costumes traditionnels des Féroé ; sur la dernière photo, j’adore voir le rajout d’une petite photo du prince Vincent !
ReplyDeleteThe Danish King is wearing a national costume, why is the King of Sweden not wearing a national costume?
ReplyDeleteA National costume is unique for every region i Sweden. Our king Carl Gustav always represent the whole country, Sweden. He will then not favor any specific part of the country.
DeleteAlso the king of Norway, Harald is dedicated to that motto. Maja
Great response Maja.
DeleteThe traditional Faroe costumes are very beautiful. There is a more or less similarity between some of the traditional costumes worn in the Austrian Bundesländern.
ReplyDelete* Bundesländer (provinces).
DeleteNice to see them respect tradition dress, which are very intricate and beautifully made. To bad Josephine wasn’t wearing the same, though she looks lovely in age appropriate clothes.
ReplyDeleteThe national costume is sustainable fashion - it is always appropiate. It is not usual to make a new national costume for a young girl until she is fully grown. They might wear some pieces inherited from elder sisters or some family. It was not known in advance that Josephine would accompany her parents and a national costume is not something easily done. Some years ago I made a sweather for the costume for a teenage boy - oh, dear, it took forever to knit!
DeleteThank you for explaining how some pieces are inherited . Perhaps when she turns 18 she will have one made.
DeleteShe needs to wear more traditional costumes she looks good in it.
ReplyDeleteThe Swedish King should start wearing the national costume!
ReplyDeleteSee Maja’s response above about representing all people, very well explained.
DeleteVarför har inte kungen av Sverige på sig Sverigedräkten på nationaldagen, Maja?
ReplyDeleteKungen är statschef och brukar bära mer formella eller militära kläder vid officiella tillfällen, särskilt vid nationaldagsfirandet. Det speglar hans roll som överhuvud för staten och Försvarsmakten. Det anses mer passande än att bära folklig dräkt, som är mer symbolisk och allmän för folket.
DeleteNu senast på nationaldagen svarade hovets informationschef att av tradition så är det bara kvinnorna som bär det. Tråkigt tycker jag!
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The Traditional costumes are beautiful. The Queen does casual wear so well, love this ensemble.
ReplyDeleteYes nice visit in many respects...
ReplyDeleteBut when I hear about the Faroe Islands, the first thing which comes to my mind is unfortunately the tradition of killing dolphins for unacceptable reasons. BBC : The practice of dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands has come under scrutiny after more than 1,400 of the mammals were killed in what was believed to be a record catch.
Why is the Swedish King not wearing his "Sverigedräkt" on 6 th of June? Everyone wants to know!
ReplyDeleteAs the head of state, the King is typically seen in more formal attire, such as a military uniform or a classic suit. The Sverigedräkt is a folk costume, more commonly associated with the Swedish people rather than the royal family. Since the King represents the entire nation, his clothing choices often lean towards more official, ceremonial attire that aligns with his position as monarch.
DeleteThe courts answer: "only women, by tradition". I think that's boring, I'd like to see my king in the Sverigedräkt.
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