I thought they met the 10th of march 1966 when Beatrix married Claus.
--Previous Message-- : The picture you posted was taken at the very : meeting between Benedikte & Richard when : they fell in love. They both attended the : wedding between Karl von Hessen & Yvonne : Szapary at Kronberg Castle on April 18, 1966 : This pic and another one, dancing : cheek-to-cheek during that same evening can : be found on pages 32 & 33 of the book : "Benedikte, Prinsesse til Danmark' by : Mette Bacher : : The picture showing a very young Benedikte : using the famous ruby parure was taken in : 1954 indeed, by Court Photographer Elfelt : btw. : Another one from the same series can be : found in the book 'Prinsesse Benedikte, : prinsesse i midten' by Randy Buchwaldt : : : : :