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Queen Louise’s salon

Queen Louise was married to Christian IX, and because of the children’s advantageous marriages the couple were known as “Europe’s in-laws” even at the time. Like Christian IX’s study, her private salon or lounge is furnished in the Victorian style, which is seen here in a feminine variant in full bloom. The room originally had a corresponding position on the piano nobile in Christian IX’s Palace. The Royal Couple had shared the palace between them, so that the King had the ground floor and the Queen the piano nobile.

The decor of Queen Louise’s private salon was changed several times up until her death in 1898. The furniture was reupholstered, new curtains were hung, and new objects were added, amongst them photos and paintings of the large family. It was typical of the Victorian style to mix expensive things with cheap ones, as the newfangled mass production made it at that time just as interesting to have copies as originals.

From the salon Queen Louise conducted her extensive correspondence with relatives in other European ruling houses, and it was here that she did her often advanced needlework.

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Queen Louise

Photographs began to appear in Denmark during the early 1840's and were expensive to make.

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.

Christian IX

In 1863 Christian IX succeeded the childless Frederik VII as king, and was the first monarch from the House of Glücksburg line of The Royal Family.

1850-1875

The social and political revolts in Europe in 1848 had ushered in new times for European states, and for Denmark too. But even though the absolute monarchy was abolished with the Constitution of 1849, the monarchy was far from disengaged from power.

1875-1900

The period was a peaceful one for Denmark. The spread of electricity and the invention of the telephone characterised the era, and industrialisation made many new things available, while the road network and the railways created new transport possibilities.

Museum shop

Get a piece of the royal Danish history In the shop at the Amalienborg Museum you can take a piece of royal history home with you. The specially selected items, which have connections to the Royal Family and The Royal Life Guards, make it a pleasant experience for our visitors to finish their visit in the shop. Whether it’s a question of souvenirs, presents, or something new for the home, there is a large selection to explore. It ranges from books to jewellery, postcards and sweets to classic souvenirs such as key rings and magnets. We have many books about royal topics in stock which are difficult to find in Denmark’s ordinary bookshops. The t-shirt featuring the royal crown and the specially produced Christmas decorations are also popular. Many items are unique to the museum shop, The Order of the Elephant in the form of a glass decoration can for example only be bought in the museum shops at Rosenborg and the Amalienborg Museum. Webshop  It’s not possible to order from the webshop before 4 January due to covid-19.