Wow! Check out the 7 Residences of Denmark's Royal Family
The Danish royals have quite a number of residences to choose
from, whether they’re in Denmark or in France. Check out these magnificent
palaces and castles they call home.
Amalienborg Palace
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Amalienborg Palace is the winter home of the Danish royals
and is composed of four identical palace facade surrounding an octagonal
courtyard. The four palaces all look toward the statue of King Frederick IV,
who laid the palace's foundation. The complex's four palaces are Christian
VII's Palace (Moltke's Palace), Christian VIII's Palace (Levetzau's Palace),
Frederick VIII's palace (Brockdorff's Palace) and Christian IX's Palace
(Schack'S Palace). Christian VII and VIII's palaces are open to the public. The
classical facades give way to lavish rococo interiors, which are hailed as
among the finest in Denmark.
More details about Amalienborg Palace here.
Fredensborg Palace
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Fredensborg Palace in the island of Zealand is the spring
and autumn home of the Danish royals. It is also the most frequently used royal
residence and it is here where the sovereign welcomes state visitors and hold
important events.
More details about Fredensborg Palace here.
Marselisborg Palace
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The royals move to Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus every
summer. The palace's extensive park is a favorite destination for Danish and
tourists alike who yearn for recreational activities, especially during warm
months.
More details about Marselisborg Palace here.
Gråsten Palace
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This is the second summer getaway of the royals. It is
famous for its all-white facade and gardens which are open to the public. It is
a delight to stroll and simply wander about enjoying the gardens, nooks and
open spaces.
More details about Grasten Palace here.
Hermitage Lodge
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Once a hunting lodge the present structure was built by
Christian VI featuring a hoisting apparatus that hoists the table from the
basement to the dining room. This leaves the King and his guests to dine
without any attendants or "en ermitage" (in solitude), thus, the name
of the palace. After an extensive refurbishment, the palace was reopened by
Queen Margrethe in 2013 and is now venue for small luncheons related to state
and official visits.
Sorgenfri Palace
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The palace was once owned by a Danish nobleman until
acquired by the royal family in 1730. The palace is closed to the public,
although the grounds are accessible when the monarch is not in residence. The last members of the family to reside here were
the Queen’s cousin, Count Christian of Rosenborg, and his wife, Countess Anne
Dorte, who died in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
More details about Sorgenfri Palace here.
Château de Cayx
This medieval French castle was acquired by Queen Margrethe
II and Prince Henrik, who hailed from France, overseeing extensive works on it,
which eventually transformed it into a "relaxed setting for reunions of
the entire Danish Royal Family and their French relatives." It is open to
the public with guided tours available every summer. The chateau is also famous
for its wine.
More details about the residences of the Danish Royal Family
in the Royal’s Family’s website.
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