The Royal Danish CollectionAmalienborg1925-1950

1925-1950

The economic downturn at the end of the 1920s and in the 30s created great social instability, and unemployment rose sharply. While the Social Democrats gained power in Denmark, the reaction to social instability was different in Germany, where Nazism gained a foothold. The result was the Second World War which broke out in 1939 and ended six years later with 60 million dead and Europe in ruins.

While Denmark was occupied by Germany Christian X served as a rallying point for the Danes, as he continued his daily rides on horseback through Copenhagen’s morning traffic. The King came to stand in contrast to the policy of collaboration and negotiation which he officially supported. Crown Prince Frederik (IX) and Crown Princess Ingrid likewise became popular, as did their first child Princess Margrethe (II), who was born a week after the German invasion. Christian X’s death in 1947 heralded new times for the Royal Family, which with Frederik IX gained a more approachable face.

Film, music, and art underwent rapid development during the period, and the importing of American culture took a firm hold in Europe. Modernism and functionalism revolutionised architecture and design.

Relations

Railway carriage in silver

Crown Prince Frederik (IX) was given this cigarette case as a present on his marriage to Princess Ingrid in 1935. It was made by the Royal Jeweller A. Michelsen.

Otto Bache

Otto Bache was a Danish painter who specialised in portraits, historical paintings and paintings of animals. His most famous painting is The Conspirators rides from Finderup after the Murder of Erik Klipping, 1882.

The Dynasty – The Genealogical table room

The room functions for the visitor as an introduction to the museum and shows the Danish royal line.

The Dining Room

The Dining Room stands almost exactly as it did when Christian X and Queen Alexandrine lived in the palace.

Christian X’s study

Christian X’s Study has been preserved as though he had just left it. You are not left in doubt that it belonged to an officer.

Frederik IX’s study

Frederik IX's study bears witness to his background as an officer in the navy, his passion for classical music, and his habit of smoking.

Queen Alexandrine

Queen of Denmark from 1912. Born Princess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Queen Alexandrine preferred to avoid the media limelight, but was an extremely important figure within the private sphere of the Royal Family.

Christian X

King of Denmark from 1912. Christian X's long reign spanned both world wars, and during the German occupation in World War II he became a national icon.