Big changes are ahead for King Frederik, Queen Mary, and their family next month. The Danish royal palace has announced that the couple will be relocating to the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace in May.
Currently, Frederik and Mary reside at Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg in Copenhagen, where they live with their four children: Crown Prince Christian, 19; Princess Isabella, 18; and 14-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.
The couple will be formally welcomed to Fredensborg Palace on May 5, with a reception hosted by the Mayor of Fredensborg and a performance by the Fredensborg Castle Church Girls’ Choir and the Fredensborg Brass Ensemble.
Chancellery House, built in 1731 during the reign of Christian VI, was originally intended for the king’s ministers and government officials. It was also the home of Queen Margrethe’s late mother, Queen Ingrid, until her passing in 2000.
Frederik and Mary first lived at the Baroque-style residence shortly after their marriage in 2004, and it served as their primary home until 2010, when Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg was renovated.
Putting Their Stamp on Fredensborg
In a rare interview with Vogue Living Australia in January, Queen Mary shared insights into the renovations at Fredensborg Palace. The couple has added a renovated Circular Annex house, nestled within a wild garden, behind Chancellery House.
Queen Mary explained, “I shared my thoughts about incorporating and rethinking the use of the building and making it as sustainable as possible, both in its transformation and its operation.” She reflected on her collaboration with eco-focused architect Anders Lendager and carpenter-contractor Kristian ‘Iver’ Chemnitz Iversen.
“My husband and I followed the project from start to finish, getting involved in what was possible. It’s fascinating to see how much can come from building with what already exists. Everyone approached the task with curiosity, always asking, ‘How can we make this as sustainable as possible?'” she added.
