 |
|
|
Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg Palace became the official royal residence in 1794 after Christiansborg
Palace burned down. Amalienborg Palace consists of four elaborate
French-style mansions built around a large square. The changing
of the guard occurs daily at 11:45 am when Queen Margrethe II is
in residence. The royal family is typically home from December to
April. Queen Margrethe and her husband Prince Henrik usually spend
the summer months at Fredensborg Palace in North Zealand. The guards
are dressed lavishly with bearskins hats. The event draws a large
crowd and consists of a lot of marching followed by a parade. Much
of the palace remained closed off until 1994 when a number of chambers
opened up to visitors. Today, visitors can tour Christian IX’s
private study, Queen Louise’s drawling room, and Frederik
VIII’s study. The private rooms are royally decorated with
the monarchs’ actual belongings.
|
|
|
|
