The Royal Danish CollectionAmalienborgQueen Ingrid

Queen Ingrid

Queen of Denmark from 1947. Born Princess Ingrid of Sweden as the daughter of Crown Prince Gustaf (VI) Adolf and Crown Princess Margaret. In 1935 she married Crown Prince Frederik (IX), with whom she had three daughters: Princess Margrethe (b. 1940; from 1972 HM Queen Margrethe II), Princess Benedikte (b. 1944), and Princess Anne-Marie (b. 1946; Queen of Greece 1964-73).

Queen Ingrid’s life was strongly marked by her mother’s early death in 1920, which instilled her with considerable doggedness, and strictness towards herself. After she married Crown Prince Frederik, who was more cheerful by nature, she relaxed considerably, however, and led with him an exemplary family life in Denmark. Queen Ingrid was diligent by nature and took on innumerable official functions, which she continued to fulfil after Frederik IX’s death.

Queen Ingrid’s importance for the present Danish Royal Family can hardly be overestimated. She helped her husband rise to the occasion as king, and with her perceptiveness and sense of style set an example for the current generations of the Royal Family. She made a great effort to prepare her eldest daughter for her duties as monarch, and she was also an important support to the current Crown Prince, Frederik. In her later years Queen Ingrid was very much engaged in the maintenance of the palace gardens at Graasten and Fredensborg Palaces, having moved into the Chancellery at the latter after Frederik IX’s death.

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The Dynasty – The Genealogical table room

The room functions for the visitor as an introduction to the museum and shows the Danish royal line.

Frederik IX’s study

Frederik IX's study bears witness to his background as an officer in the navy, his passion for classical music, and his habit of smoking.

Frederik IX

King of Denmark from 1947 and father of the current Danish monarch, HM Queen Margrethe II. Frederik IX was probably the most well-liked king of Denmark to this day and was among other things a skilled naval officer and classical conductor.

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.