#Dronningen

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Women in Film Challenge 2024: [81/52] Queen of Hearts, dir. May el-Toukhy (Denmark/Sweden, 2019)

You think I'm a monster.

[samsdei]

Gustav Lindh

[bisonteinvencible]

Dronningen, May el-Toukhy, 2019

[rabbitcruiser]

Transfer Day

A century ago, the United States made its final territorial acquisition with the purchase of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Located at the southernmost stretch of the Caribbean, the Virgin Islands are a group of three main islands — Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas, and a cluster of 50 minor cays and islands. The day is celebrated throughout the Virgin Islands with great vigor. Parades are held at the state halls, and the American Flag is hoisted during the evening ceremony.

History of Transfer Day

The American military leadership began eyeing the Virgin Islands in the mid-1860s. The idea of the acquisition was put forward by the Secretary of State William H. Seward in 1867. For a negotiated price of $7.5 million, the Danish government ratified the sale. But the islands bore witness to intense catastrophe in the following year. Back home, the impending impeachment of President Andrew Johnson upset the proceedings even further, and the plan was finally dropped. Decades passed but the notion of a Caribbean naval base persisted with the top diplomats of the United States.

In 1900, the Secretary of State John Hay initiated the second round of negotiations, and a sale was agreed upon for $5 million. However, this time, the Danish waged their revenge and blew the deal out of the Panama Canals.

The relations between the two holdings remained sour for the majority of the early 20th century. However, the fear of European expansion in the Caribbean pushed the American diplomats to enter into a fresh round of negotiations. In March 1916, the United States offered $25 million in gold coins in exchange for the immediate cessation of the Virgin Islands. The deal was finalized in the same year, and the treaty was approved by the U.S. Senate on September 7, 1916.

Although the sale was ratified to establish a U.S. military stronghold in the Caribbean, the island proved to be a lucrative investment because of the booming tourism industry. Today, Virgin Islanders are American citizens with a seat in Congress and many constitutional protections. March 31 is celebrated to honor the peaceful cessation of the islands and the strategic expansion of the American empire.

Transfer Day timeline

1666

The Danish Occupation

Denmark occupies St. Thomas and begins consolidating the adjacent islands of St. John and St. Croix through siege and/or purchase.

1807

The European Tussle

The British acquire the islands after the fall of the Danes and hold on to them until the Danish win them back in 1815.

1917

The American Purchase

The United States of America purchases the three islands for $25 million.

1927

The Constitutional Grant

The American constitution grants citizenship to the inhabitants of the Virgin Islands.

Transfer Day FAQs

Is Transfer Day a federal holiday?

Transfer Day is a public holiday and the majority of businesses and schools stay closed. 

Which nationality do the Virgin Islanders have?

The Virgin Islanders are U.S. citizens. Because they derive their citizenship from a constitutional statute, the Islanders can not participate in federal elections but since 1970, they have been able to elect a delegate to represent them in the United States Congress. 

Do U.S citizens need a passport to visit the Virgin Islands?

U.S. citizens arriving from the mainland and Puerto Rico do not need to present a passport or visa to enter the Virgin Islands. 

How To Observe Transfer Day

Reenact the ceremony: It is fair to say that the Transfer Day ceremony had a bit of a dramatic flair. From the lowering of the Dannebrog (the Danish flag) to the swelling number of generals as the Star-Spangled Banner filled the air. On March 31, stage a skit of your own.

Read about the history: The U.S. Virgin Islands have been home to humans since 1000 B.C. From the native inhabitants to the Danish occupation, the islands have a rich and diverse history. The islands have also borne witness to mass ethnic cleansing, displacement, slavery, and other atrocities. On Transfer Day, take a quick crash course on America’s Caribbean territory.

Eat Red Grout: Red Grout is a traditional Danish pudding, made from guavas and tapioca. It’s a delicacy on the U.S. Virgin Islands and is served to locals every year on Transfer Day. The dish is easy to make and is enjoyed best with a scoop of vanilla cream.

5 Lesser Known Facts About The U.S Virgin Islands

A fight for freedom: A century before the United States outlawed slavery, the islanders led an unsuccessful slave rebellion in 1733.

The bioluminescent nightlife: Pockets of the Virgin Islands light up at night due to the clusters of tiny plankton, called dinoflagellates, spread all across the space.

The party of the pirates: The Virgin Islands remain a safe haven for the pirates, a practice that started in the 17th century when Governor Adolph Esmit allowed them to enter the area for lucrative trade opportunities.

Christopher Columbus coined the name: Columbus stopped by the islands in 1493 and named the cluster of lands ‘The Virgins’ in honor of Saint Ursula and her 10,000 virgins.

Home to Alexander Hamilton: One of the Founding Fathers of the U.S., Hamilton spent a sizable chunk of his youth on the streets of St. Croix, working as a clerk and experimenting with his writing.

Why Transfer Day is Important

It celebrates diversity: The islands stretch across the Caribbean and are home to a diverse community of Native, Black, and Latino Americans. Transfer Day illuminates the rich contribution of these societies to the fabric of America.

It uplifts the tourism industry: Tourism is the backbone of the Virgin Islands’ economy. Over 50% of the Virgin Islanders are employed in the hospitality and travel-related industries. Transfer Day educates us about the hidden beauty of the islands.

It honors the strategic triumph: The bloodless, strifeless transfer was made possible after years of strategic negotiations and good-faith politics. At the dawn of World War I, the acquisition prevented the establishment of a German stronghold across the Caribbean coast as well.

Source

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Margaret (1353-1412), Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Unknown artist.

[lovelylindadenmark]

Parkeringskontrol

Vi har lige hørt at man i Veksø nok skal forvente parkeringskontrol ved S-togsbanen fordi Egedal kommune har lavet en kontrakt med Parkering Nord, som flere steder i Danmark fører en så effektiv parkeringskontrol af butikker i byerne lukker ned fordi kunderne ikke længere tør at køre ind til dem for at handle.

Parkeringspladsen ved Veksø station er bare for lille. Derfor holder en række biler i græsrabatterne. DSB har efter sigende tænkt på at lade nogle af togsættene være gennemkørende, så de kan få færre kunder ligesom de har gjort ved Kildedal station og ude ved Vinge Station, så færre ville bruge togene fra Veksø.

Vi bor til leje ved Kirkerup. Her kører sjældent bustransport, så vi har vænnet os til at tage bilen til S-togsstationen. Jeg har hørt fra lokale at de er lidt mopset over at vi ikke kører til Roskilde for vi betaler jo ikke skat til deres kommune, men til en Roskilde. Så vi slider deres asfalt og det finder de ikke fair i en kommune, som har skåret ind til benene så de kan opføre en multiarena større end Royal Arena og på den måde få sat Egedal på landkortet.

Jeg kan godt se at vi slider på den asfalt som de betaler skat for og ville gerne betale, men det kan jeg ikke. Roskilde station ligger længere væk og der er parkering et lige så stort problem. Om morgenen kan trafikken mod syd være rigtigt slem.

Så hvad kan vi gøre? Køre helt ind til arbejdet? Det kan vi heller ikke for både min kæreste og min stilling er ikke vigtige nok til at vi kan få en parkeringsplads i firmaets parkeringshus. Min arbejde ligger tæt ved Kongens Nytorv og ældre medarbejdere i firmaet har fortalt at alle i gamle dage fik deres parkering betalt i parkeringshuset i Dronningens Tværgade, men en dag overtog et parkeringsfirma parkeringshuset fra den benzinkæde som ejede dem og så blev prisen mangedoblet. En del fik så at vide at de skulle lade sig pensionere, så man kunne nøjes med færre pladser og nye medarbejdere skulle nå et vis niveau før de kunne gøre sig fortjent til en parkeringsplads nær firmaet.

Så vi sidder i saksen. Vi mister adgangen til S-toget i Veksø fordi de lokale beboere vil have os væk og vi kan ikke tage ind til arbejdet på mange andre måder.

Vi er rådvilde

[germanpostwarmodern]

Restaurant Dronningen (1932) in Oslo, Norway, by Andreas Bjercke & Georg Eliassen

[danish-royal-family]

I forlængelse af tronskiftet den 14. januar 2024 offentliggøres nu det første officielle gallaportræt af Deres Majestæter Kongen og Dronningen.

Portrættet viser Majestæterne i galla med Elefantordenen i kæde, og fremover vil portrættet kunne ses ophængt i blandt andet statslige institutioner, herunder på danske ambassader og konsulater i hele verden samt på danske fartøjer.

Gallaportrættet er taget af fotograf Steen Evald i Grønne Sal i De Kongelige Repræsentationslokaler på Christiansborg Slot. Kongen og Dronningen er således portrætteret på det historiske slot i København, hvor skiftende konger og dronninger gennem tiden har holdt til.

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In connection with the succession of the throne on 14 January 2024, the first official gala portrait of Their Majesties The King and Queen is now published.

The portrait shows Their Majesties in gala with the Order of the Elephant on chains, and the portrait can henceforth be seen hung in, among other places, state institutions, including at Danish embassies and consulates around the world and on Danish vessels.

The gala portrait was taken by photographer Steen Evald in the Green Room in The Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace.

The King and The Queen have thus had their portrait made at the historic palace in Copenhagen where successive kings and queens have stayed over time.

[springsteens]

🎶✨when u get this, list 5 songs u like to listen to, publish. then, send this ask to 10 of your favourite followers (positivity is cool)🎶✨

hi, babe! 🔮 I'm gonna list some songs I recently listen to A LOT 💜

[samsdei]

Gustav Lindh

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Very unique house for sale in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Built in 1822, it was originally a 1 1/2 story home. Hans Haagensen came from Copenhagen to run the Bank of St. Thomas and acquired the property in 1837. He married Sarah, who lived next door on the property that was to be a part of an archaeological dig, so it  has five period exhibit rooms that display West Indian antiques of the era. $1.925M

The house was built in the Grand Charlotte Amalie town residence style considered Greek revival because of the pediments above the doors and windows.

They raised 9 kids in this house and the rooms are pretty large.

Nice dining room.

Most of the rooms are very long.

It has 7 bds. and 2 baths.

Shaded terrace with a beautiful view.

There is also another building that has potential.

The kitchen is in a separate building behind the house. It’s a cool, but very primitive, kitchen. 

Two of the exhibit rooms with the West Indian antiques that give a sense of how the merchant class lived in the 1800s. It doesn’t say if they convey with the property.

The grounds are on several levels.

It’s a fascinating property.

This is interesting, it has a brick oven down here.

The house is set high over the town, so it’s got a great view. 

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/30-31-29-Dronningens-Gade-Cir-Saint-Thomas-VI-00802/2061510581_zpid/

[christineforevigt]

dronningen af overspringshandlinger

[manderleyfire]

i was tagged by the lovely @maddenedbythesstars to post nine first watches of the year!

'the kid detective' | 'licorice pizza' | 'bones and all' | 'first reformed' | 'good luck to you, leo grande' | 'see how they run' | 'dronningen' | 'fingernails' | 'decision to leave'

i’m not tagging back but if any of my followers would have fun doing it it, feel free to use me as an excuse <3

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Queen Of Hearts (2019) [ Dronningen ] LetterBoxd

[royal-hair]

https://www.youtube.com/live/asplFaZN7-I?si=GLF70msDureeeTxk The arrivals started!

Billed-Bladet has a stream too https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelige/danmark/vi-sender-live-dronningen-og-kronprinsparret-tager-imod-det-spanske-kongepar-i

[andiatas]

When you are in a family, it is not a matter of course that you have a close relationship, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden notes with a laugh.

But this is nevertheless the case between the royal families of Sweden and Denmark.

- These are good relationships, she says.

Queen Margrethe is her father's cousin, and she has known both the queen and Crown Prince Frederik all her life.

In the week leading up to the Danish throne change, DR met both Crown Princess Victoria and Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon for an interview, where they lavishly paid tribute to Queen Margrethe and her long period as regent.

For the future Queen of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria, Queen Margrethe "has absolutely been a strong role model".

- It is absolutely remarkable how she has been queen of Denmark, she says.

Translated excerpt by me, from this article by Marie Lagoni Pedersen and Thea Deleuran Müller, published Jan. 14, 2024, at 06:30.