During the stay in Seattle, The Crown Princess will take part in a number of events linked with the arts and culture promotional campaign. Among other things, the campaign is aimed at creating new partnerships in art between Denmark and the USA. The Crown Princess is accompanied by the minister of foreign affairs Anders Samuelsen.

Thursday, 3 May

Launching at Nordic Museum

20.00

The Crown Princess participates in the launching of a Danish culture promotional campaign, which has the goal of creating better conditions for Danish art and culture in the USA over the next three years. The Crown Princess unveils the culture promotional campaign’s name and logo during the visit. At the launching celebration, the Danish band Baby in Vain performs.

Friday, 4 May

Debate event

10.30

The Crown Princess speaks at a debate event at the University of Washington on empowerment of women and economic limitations. The debate is arranged by the Danish embassy in co-operation with the University of Washington and the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW).

Visit at Novo Nordisk

13.00

The Crown Princess pays a visit at the Novo Nordisk Research Centre to hear, among other things, more about the company’s efforts against excessive weight.

Gala dinner

18.00

The Crown Princess participates in and speaks at the official gala dinner at the Nordic Museum in connection with the museum’s opening. Before the dinner, The Crown Princess gets a tour of the museum. Among others, representatives from the other Nordic countries will take part in the dinner.

Saturday, 5 May

Opening of the Nordic Museum

12.00

The Crown Princess gives a speech and presides over the official opening of the Nordic Museum’s new building. The Crown Princess presides over the official opening together with representatives of the other Nordic countries. The new museum is designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Mithun and is inspired by the Norwegian fjords. The construction has been underway since 2012.