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The Antechamber

In the first half of the 19th century the Antechamber was used as a study by Christian VIII. He and Queen Caroline Amalie were the first Royal Couple to reside in the palace, which was subsequently named after Christian VIII.

The Antechamber functions as an introductory and concluding room on the route around the museum. Here, amongst other things, are fine portraits of the first Royal Couple from the House of Glücksburg, Christian IX and Queen Louise, as well as 5 of their 6 children. Christian IX’s father, Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderborg-Glücksburg, is also portrayed in the chamber.

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Relations

Prince Vilhelm, 1853

Christian IX and Queen Louise's middle son, Prince Vilhelm (later George I of Greece), portrayed by August Schiøtt in 1853, when the prince was eight years old.

Princess Thyra, 1857

Christian IX and Queen Louise's youngest daughter Princess Thyra as a four-year-old, portrayed by August Schiøtt in 1857.

Alexandra and Dagmar, 1856

Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann's painting from 1856 of Christian IX and Queen Louise's two eldest daughters, who later became Queen of England and Empress of Russia respectively.

Prince Frederik, 1852

Prince Frederik (VIII) portrayed in 1852 by Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann. This was the year when it was decided that his father, Prince Christian (IX), should inherit the throne after the childless Frederik VII.

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).

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.