Well, I just had to do this post, and post it. Queen Mary of Denmark and Ariarne Titmus the swimmer. The women are from Tasmania. Queen Mary of Denmark was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, went to school there and so on, later meeting Prince Federick of Denmark in Sydney when at the 2000 Olympic Games. They met in a place called the Slip Inn, the rest is history.
As we might recall Ariarne (born here in Launceston, Tasmania, Australlia) has done well in the Paris Olympics, and it was there that the two hugged after Ariarne and her teammates had won their gold medal in the 4 x 200 metre free style. It was Ariane's 4th Gold Medal at that time.
The above photo was taken well after the last Olympics. One of the pools named after Ariarne Titmus here in Launceston.
Margaret, Queen Mary and Frederick seem a very beautiful and perfect couple, but there is a rumor that the prince is "very hummingbird".
ReplyDeleteThey do seem a wonderful couple. I suppose it's all hear say regarding the Prince, we will never know exactly Norma.
DeleteA special moment that the Queen and Ariarne will always remember.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm sure they will always remember. I believe that the arrangements regarding Queen Mary's security on that day was planned sometime in advance because she wanted to say 'hello' to her fellow Tasmanian at some point in the Games.
DeleteI'm always amazed... you've already got the new day. Good morning :-)))
ReplyDeleteIt's great that a swimming pool has been named after Ariarne Titmus in her home. She did a great job in Paris at the Olympics.
It was a celebration to watch the many sports.
Congratulations to all the athletes who took part... and of course to Ariarne Titmus for winning the medals.
Kind regards to you.
Thank you. All the athletes did well in the Games, they all deserve a medal for their hard work.
DeleteTambién España, ha conseguido buenas medallas en distintos deportes.
ReplyDeleteYes, Spain did and congratulations to those athletes too.
DeleteWhat a wonderful woman!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Angie.
DeleteWow, what an amazing couple of women
ReplyDeleteSo true Jo-Anne. Down here we call them our women/girls.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great celebration of the athlete
Sure was and lovely to see them together.
DeleteI like Queen Mary a lot, though I don't know her personally of course. I'm very happy for Ariarne with her wins too and having a swimming pool named after you is a great thing.
ReplyDeleteQueen Mary does seem a lovely women/lady R, like you I don't know her personally but we sometimes just know things.
DeleteIt's always wonderful to see Pool, Stands, Art named after talented people.
Mujeres grandiosas, hermoso post
ReplyDeleteAbrazos y te dejo un besito
Thank you and yes, both wonderful women.
DeleteHow lovely. I didn't know Queen Mary was born in Tasmania :)
ReplyDeleteWell there you go, now you know😉
DeleteNo lo sabía, Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBella cronica esta que nos brindas con tus imagenes.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo, amiga.
Thank you.
DeleteThis is a moment to never forget for the athletes.
ReplyDeleteAlso here our king and queen were with the athletes in Paris.
They cheer just as loudly as the ordinary people.
I wish you a beautiful day.
Greetings Irma
That is pleasing that your King and Queen were there to cheer on your athletes. I didn't know that as the TV commentary never said.
DeleteInteresting post!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteSad to say we did not watch the Paris games. Too political.
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Really. Not here that I heard of.
DeleteSchöne Bilder und eine für mich neue Infofmation über die beiden Frauen Danke.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
Thank you Noke.
DeleteMary is an amazing person. Seems that she leant to speak perfect Danish in about 3 months and it is the hardest language of all is learn.
ReplyDeleteAs for the RUBBISH of Fred and that woman ! Utter bullshit - she was a kindergarten mate of Fred and Mary was furious how it was reported - not the BULLSHIT about a "roving" eye husband - anyhow the lady in question is suing the damn press for their implications etc. and I bet she wins. One wonders
if is was the Murdoch thrash?????
The Danes are the most pleasant and friendliest on planet earth.
Plus it is an amazing country - I loved my two visits to Copenhagen and other
places - ie: Frederikshavn in the north.
Not sure if the young Yank boy in the top photos had a clue of who was who???
Cheers
Colin
PS: Still raining here - I wish someone could get plumbers to turn the waterworks off!!!
Queen Mary does seem to be an amazing person, she has taken on a great responsibility and doing it well from what we hear and see Colin. I don't believe that story about King Frederick either..
DeleteLovely day here, no rain here but have had a shower or two I believe in the night.
Very proud moment...it's a different experience when we can see a live moment. And thanks for writing a short profiling about her and her achievement..Have a nice day ^___^
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome and it's always nice if photos can be added.
DeleteQueste olimpiadi ci hanno regalato tantissime emozioni, hai fatto bene a metterne uno scorcio sul tuo blog
ReplyDeleteThank you Stefania. Many Olympians did well.
DeleteI am so glad you shared this. I had no idea about the Queen of Denmark, a lovely bit of background info. How wonderful Ariarne Titmus was born in Launceston. Congratulations to her and her team. The photos give a lovely backdrop to your story. Thank you Margaret!
ReplyDeleteWell there you go, something learnt about Queen Mary of Denmark.
DeleteThank you Denise.
She is a very beautiful woman. I didn't know her but thanks to your article I wanted to read more about her. Thanks for sharing Margaret :)
ReplyDeleteYou are most welome.
DeleteThank you for this post, many of us probably didn't know about it.
ReplyDeleteRegards
That's ok, and you are welcome.
DeleteQueen Mary's olympic achievement gives great pride to her fellow Tasmanias.
ReplyDeleteIt sure does Duta.
DeleteEs muy emocionante. Besos.
ReplyDeleteYes it is Teresa.
DeleteMargarita, te dejo un saludo y deseo que pases un feliz fin de semana.
ReplyDeleteAbrazos y besos linda
Thank you Liz.
DeleteWonderful women
ReplyDeleteIndeed they are Ashok.
DeleteThat is a tale that I did not know about before. How cool to a pool named after you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on her victory!
ReplyDeleteThe moment of this specific hug is captured so beautifully ❤