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Crown Jewels
6 TOP 10 CROWN JEWELS
These symbols of monarchy,
kept in the stronghold basement of
Rosenborg Slot, include the crown, 1 Christian IV’s Crown
Made in 1595–6 by Dirich Fyring, this
sceptre, orb, sword of state, ampulla crown features diamonds, gold,
(flask for anointing the monarch) enamel and pearls.
and royal jewellery (see p16). 2 The Queen’s Crown
Rosenborg Slot
7 The large, square, table-cut diamonds
in Queen Sophie Magdalene's crown of
This delightful Renaissance
palace is the oldest royal palace 1731 are believed to have come from
Queen Sophie Amalie’s crown (1648).
standing in its original form. Set in 3 Baptismal Set
Kongens Have, it also has a Four-piece gold and silver baptismal
delightful rose garden (see pp16–17). set (1671), thought to have been first
used for Crown Prince Frederik.
Royal Copenhagen
8 4 Regalia
Porcelain
The traditional Royal Copenhagen Sceptre, orb, globe and ampulla made
for Frederik III’s coronation. Used at
design, “Blue Floral”, dates back to subsequent coronations until 1840.
the factory’s initiation in 1775. The 5 Order of the Elephant
pottery features a blue design The order was founded by Christian I
because in earlier times cobalt was around 1450. The chain is made of
the only colour able to withstand gold, enamel, diamonds and pearls.
extremely high firing temperatures 6 Order of the Dannebrog
(see p73). Established in 1671 as part of the
measures introduced by the Absolute
monarchs to manage their subjects.
7 Jewellery Sets
Includes pearl set (1840) made from
Charlotte Amalie’s jewellery; diamond
set (18th century); emerald set (1723).
8 Oldenburg Horn
This is an enamelled, silver-gilt
drinking horn.
9 The King’s Law 1665
Absolutism’s constitution, made from
parchment, silk, gold and silver.
Roskilde Domkirke 10 Christian V’s Crown
Roskilde Domkirke
9 Christian V’s Absolutist crown
(1670–71) has a large, rare sapphire
Danish royals, including
Harald Bluetooth (see p37), have believed to be a present from the
Duke of Milan to Christian I in 1474.
been buried at Roskilde since the
12th century. The cathedral houses
39 tombs, the oldest belonging to
Margrethe I (d.1412) (see p102).
Vor Frue Kirke
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St Mary’s Cathedral has been
a place of royal ceremony since the
13th century and was the setting
for the marriage of Margrethe I to
King Håkon VI of Norway in 1363.
The weddings of Christian I (1449)
and Crown Prince Frederik (2004) The stunning crown of Christian V
Fredensborg Slot also took place here (see p19).

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