King Frederick and Queen Mary of Denmark are no doubt readjusting to life after Queen Margarethe II suddenly abdicated and assumed the Danish throne on Sunday, January 14th.
Former Crown Prince officially nominated King Frederick X of Denmark by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen from the balcony of Copenhagen’s Christiansborg Palace, home of the Danish parliament.
King Frederick and Queen Mary kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen
The new King and Queen’s main royal residence will remain Frederick VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, but the couple and their family will always have the option of returning to their breathtaking summer residence. Prime Minister’s Residence at Fredensborg Castlewhich also happened to be their first marital home.
Built in 1731, this Baroque building is adjacent to the main castle via stables and a church. When they first married in May 2004, it was the royal couple’s main residence until the palace of Frederick VIII in Copenhagen’s Amalienborg Palace was renovated.
Princess Isabella, Crown Prince Christian, King Frederick X of Denmark, Queen Mary of Denmark, Princess Josephine, Prince Vincent
Mary and Frederick regularly take their four children, Crown Prince Christian (18 years old), Princess Isabella (16 years old), and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine (13 years old) to Fredensborg during the summer months. It’s back.
Read on to see inside the fairy-tale-esque royal palace…
Although not many photos of the interior have been released, the Prime Minister’s official residence is located on the south side of the newly rebuilt Baba facility, and its exterior is characterized by flat decorative columns.
According to the Kongehuset website, “The architecture and interior of the Prime Minister’s Office are Baroque in style, with references to the French Régence style.” Some of the original features still remain. Stucco ceilings, paneled doors, decorative wrought iron hardware, and high wall panels.
I went to see the inside of Fredensborg Castle to see the beautiful interior, as it was built by architect JC Krieger, who was also responsible for the main palace.
Outside, there are plenty of grounds for the King and Queen’s children to explore, including manicured lawns and a kitchen garden.
The stunning orangery is the perfect spot for a summer meal, with plants and purple flowers lining the brick walls creating a wild beauty.
Where the Danish royal family relaxes
Known as Denmark’s Yellow Lounge, the room has a bright color scheme with patterned wallpaper, matching curtains, and gold accents such as a vintage chair with gold legs. Wooden floorboards, a red rug, a crystal chandelier and flowers add the finishing touches.
Perhaps even more impressive is the Great Lounge, with ornate ceiling roses, splashes of greenery, and large windows that flood in natural light.
Fredensborg Castle Library
Blue, gold and red are the primary colors that decorate the French Library at Fredensborg Castle. It features a striped sofa and cream and gold lamps, and an entire wall is covered with books.
Inside the royal dining hall
A photo shared at a banquet celebrating the engagement of Denmark’s King Frederick and Queen Mary in 2003 shows the luxurious dining room at Fredensborg Castle.
hollywood red carpet
The hallways are decorated with luxurious red carpets that would look right out of Hollywood, and are bright and airy with white walls, high ceilings, and large windows.
