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Christian IX’s robe

Christian 9th’s suit and overcoat are from around 1900, when he was about 80 years old. At that time one couldn’t see by his clothes that he was King. Even though he was a popular king and had reigned since 1863, he usually wore civilian clothes, without medals or any other symbols of royalty. His clothes are English, made by first-class tailors in London, in Savile Row, which is still the finest place to have ones clothes made. Christian 9th is also called “Europe’s father-in-law” because his children married into so many different European royal families. His daughter Alexandra became English Queen in 1901. She took special care of him after he became a widower. The King’s daughters didn’t think he dressed as well as he should after their mother, Queen Louise, died in 1898. The suit and overcoat are like what any well-to-do gentleman could have had made at the tailor’s, but the fabrics and workmanship are the most exquisite that were available.

Relations

Four Kings, 1899

On the way to the antechamber one passes the so-called "Four Kings Picture", where the first four kings from the House of Glücksburg are gathered for the christening of Prince Frederik (IX).

Thyra

Daughter of Christian IX and Louise of Hesse-Kassel. Duchess of Cumberland through her marriage to Ernest August of Hanover, Duke of Cumberland.

The Fabergé Chamber

On display in the Fabergé Chamber is Russian jewellery from the period 1860-1917, with a focus on the close ties between the Danish and Russian monarchies. A selection of the Danish Crown Jewels will also be exhibited.

Queen Louise

Queen Louise became queen in 1863. In 1842 she married Prince Christian (IX), and eventually became the first Royal Couple from the Glücksburg line after the childless Frederik VI.

Queen Louise’s salon

Queen Louise’s private salon is, just as the study of her husband, Christian IX, arranged in Victorian style. At the time this was considered highly tasteful, which can seem a bit peculiar to the modern eye.

Christian IX’s study

The study clearly stems from the Victorian era. The many family photos bear witness to the fact that Christian IX was a dedicated family man.

Christian X

King of Denmark from 1912. Christian X's long reign spanned both world wars, and during the German occupation in World War II he became a national icon.

Frederik VIII

Frederik VIII was to have just six years as monarch which were relatively undramatic. He is therefore a slightly overlooked figure in the Danish royal line.