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The Dynasty – The Genealogical table room

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

A genealogical table of the Glücksburg dynasty gives an overview of Christian IX and Queen Louise’s many descendents, and there is also a reproduction of Laurtiz Tuxen’s famous group portrait from the 1880s of the Royal Family at Fredensborg Palace.

The House of Glücksburg’s genealogy can also be seen on

the Royal Family’s homepage

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Frederik IX

King of Denmark from 1947 and father of the current Danish monarch, HM Queen Margrethe II. Frederik IX was probably the most well-liked king of Denmark to this day and was among other things a skilled naval officer and classical conductor.

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.

1950-1975

Although the period was marked by many international disturbances, 1950-1975 were good years for Denmark. Unemployment figures were low, more people received an education, and the welfare state was truly consolidated.

Christian IX

In 1863 Christian IX succeeded the childless Frederik VII as king, and was the first monarch from the House of Glücksburg line of The Royal Family.

Frederik VIII

Frederik VIII was to have just six years as monarch which were relatively undramatic. He is therefore a slightly overlooked figure in the Danish royal line.

Valdemar

Prince of Denmark. Son of Christian IX and Louise of Hesse-Kassel. Married in 1885 to the French Princess Marie d'Orléans. The couple had five children who were nicknamed the "naughty children from the Yellow Palace".

1925-1950

The economic downturn at the end of the 1920s and in the 30s created great social instability. While the Social Democrats gained power in Denmark, in Germany Nazism gained a foothold. The result was the Second World War 1939-45 that ended with a Europe in ruins.