▲ Amalienborg Palace is the residence of the Danish royal family, serving as the royal palace. In 1794 during the reign of Christian VII, a great fire broke out at Christiansborg Palace, forcing the royal family to take refuge at Amalienborg Palace. Subsequently, Frederick V decided to transform it into Rococo-style architecture, elevating what was originally four noble mansions into a magnificent palace. To commemorate this monarch, an equestrian statue of Frederick V was erected, standing at the center of the palace's octagonal square.
▲ The four historic buildings are the Christian VII's Palace, built in 1754 and now serving as the royal reception hall; the Christian VIII's Palace; the Christian IX's Palace, completed in 1758; and the Frederick VIII's Palace, where Queen Ingrid resided.
▲ Christian VIII's Palace officially opened to the public in 1994, displaying items used by the royal family before 1947. When the Danish Queen is in residence, the national flag is raised on the rooftop – this way, you'll know if Her Majesty is inside the palace right before your eyes. Who knows, she might even be secretly observing the crowd in the square through binoculars!
