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Denmark’s King Frederik X and Queen Mary move out of their lavish palace

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Published May 8, 2025, 6:55 a.m. ET

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark have bid farewell to their longtime official residence — the regal Amalienborg Palace.

The Danish royals have permanently moved to Fredensborg Palace, their summer residence located on the shore of Esrum Lake.

On Monday, the family officially moved into the eastern wing of the palace, known as the Chancellery House.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark being welcomed at Fredensborg Palace in Copenhagen.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark have bid farewell to their longtime official residence. AP

The sprawling estate, which is located on Zealand island in Denmark, boasts gardens that cover nearly 300 acres of land.

Frederik and Mary had previously lived at Chancellery from 2004 until 2010, while he was still the Crown Prince. At the time, Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen was being refurbished.

The king and queen, along with three of their four children, Princess Isabella, 18, and 14-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, were seen arriving at the plush royal residence they will now call home.

The pair’s eldest son and heir to the throne, 19-year-old Prince Christian, will join the rest of the family later this summer once he completes his mandatory military service in Slagelse, a town located roughly 80 miles away.

Danish military gathered at Amalienborg Palace for Queen Margrethe’s 83rd birthday celebration.

The Danish royals had previously called the regal Amalienborg Palace their official home. Getty Images

Fredensborg Royal Palace in Denmark, a significant royal residence known for its stunning architecture and historical importance, located on the shore of Esrum Lake.

The family has made a permanent move to Fredensborg Palace, their summer residence located on the shore of Esrum Lake. / SplashNews.com

But their unusual move has since intrigued royal watchers, who questioned why the family took up the smaller residence at the palace while former monarch Queen Margrethe — who abdicated in Jan. 2024 — moved into the main house.

Royal historian Lars Hovbakke Sørensen told local outlet B.T. that moving into the secondary residence was a “completely unproblematic” decision for Frederik to make.

Queen Mary and King Frederik X of Denmark arriving at Fredensborg Palace on the island of Zealand, May 5, 2025.

The royals were pictured arriving at the plush royal residence earlier this week. Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images

Danish Royal Family’s residence, the Chancellery House, on the south side of the newly rebuilt riding ground facility at Fredensborg Palace

On Monday, the Danish royals officially moved into the eastern wing of the palace, known as the Chancellery House. eld Navntoft, Kongehuset

“We have a completely different situation than ever before, where we have a living, former regent,” Sørensen told the Danish outlet.

The royal family received a heartfelt welcome at Fredensborg Palace earlier this week, with crowds of royal watchers and well-wishers lining the streets to catch a glimpse as they arrived at the historic residence.

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Before entering the heavily guarded palace, the king and queen paused to greet the crowd gathered outside the gates — many of whom had been waiting for hours to see the royal couple.

Excitement among the crowd grew even more when the royal family’s two Border Collies, Grace and Coco, appeared at the grand estate.

Princess Isabella of Denmark posing for official 18th birthday gala portraits at Amalienborg Palace

The king and queen are parents to four children; Prince Christian, 19, Princess Isabella, 18, and 14-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. Getty Images

Last month, royal fans caught a rare glimpse inside Amalienborg Palace as it served as the stunning backdrop for Princess Isabella’s official portraits in honor of her 18th birthday.

Still, the series of images shared by the Danish Royal House appeared to have divided fans, as the princess was seen clutching her iPhone — an action many believe breaks royal protocol.