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Louise

Louise became Queen of Denmark in 1699. She was the daughter of Gustavus Adolf of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. In 1695 she was married to Crown Prince Frederik (IV) and together they had the son Christian (VI).

Louise lived quietly at the Danish Court. Unlike Frederik IV she never gained popularity with the population. Queen Louise suffered because of her husband’s infidelity, which caused embarassing scenes at the Court. Frederik even entered two morganatic marriages. He raised one of his mistresses, Anna Sophie Reventlow, to the status of Queen just days after Louise’s death. Queen Louise was close to her son Christian. She was strongly influenced by Pietism and she sought solace in religion.

Rosenborg was completely abandoned as a Royal residence while Louise was Queen. The building of a new summer residence, Frederiksborg Palace, began in 1699 and was ready for occupation in 1703.

Relations

Crucifix

Crucifix of gilt silver. According to tradition it was presented to Crown Prince Frederik (IV) on a journey abroad in 1692. It was given by Maria Magdalena Trenta, with whom Frederik had fallen in love.

Cabinet set of five vases

Cabinet set of five vases, with lacque brillante work by Queen Louise, wife of Frederik IV. Displayed in the Marble Room 1718.

24 The Regalia Room

During the period of Absolutism this tower room was the Treasury. Christian V kept the Regalia here, as well as the major part of the royal treasuries in the form of gold and precious stones, which were housed in two wall cupboards, still in existence.

10 Frederik IV's Hall

This room was originally one bay longer and was used as Christian IV's Audience Chamber.

8 Frederik IV's Corridor

This corridor is situated on the first floor and connects the central room, The Rose, with the northern end of the Palace. The walls in the corridor are covered with gilt leather tapestries from Frederiksberg Palace.  

4A: The Garden Room

The bathroom was closed in 1705-1706 and converted into a room for Frederik IV and Queen Louise, in connection with their shared bedroom.

1700-1725

The 18th century was initiated with yet another war between Denmark and Sweden. For Denmark the war was brief, but for Sweden it was the beginning of the Great Nordic War, which Denmark became part of again from 1709.

Frederik IV

Frederik IV was the King of Denmark-Norway from 1699; son of Christian V and Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel. Married for the first time in 1695 to Louise of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, with whom he had Christian (VI).