Queen Mary Reveals Rare Glimpse of Sunlit Palace Garden

Queen Mary is enjoying a serene summer, basking in holiday mode at the luxurious Gråsten Palace with King Frederik and their children, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Princess Josephine, and Prince Vincent.

However, on Thursday, the 52-year-old Danish queen took to Instagram to share an intimate video showcasing her stunning garden at Fredensborg Palace. The video, from a first-person perspective, offered a glimpse of the queen’s view as she navigated through her flourishing garden, brimming with towering flowers. “A little late summer glimpse from our garden right now,” she captioned the post.

The Danish royals divide their time between several palaces. Gråsten Palace serves as their holiday home and is approximately a three-hour drive from the capital. The summer residence boasts a modern white facade with large Venetian doors opening onto a spacious gravel pathway. Originally acquired as a hunting lodge, the property underwent numerous reconstructions due to demolitions and a house fire. It was eventually returned to the royal family in 1935 as a wedding gift to King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid.

Gråsten Palace’s garden was initially created in 1700. At Queen Ingrid’s behest, the garden was redesigned in an English style during her time as crown princess. The palace also includes an ornate church in the north wing. This church features a large Baroque altarpiece and a lavish stucco ceiling adorned with angels.

The royal children enjoy a farm-to-table diet at their summer residence, thanks to a sprawling kitchen garden that grows a variety of fruits and vegetables.

In addition to Gråsten Palace, the Danish royals have a second holiday home for their spring and autumn retreats—Fredensborg Palace. This grand residence, their most frequently used property, includes a garden covering 120 hectares and a Chancellory House for hosting ministers and government officials. There’s also an orangery within the grounds. On their wedding day, the couple had their first dance at Fredensborg Palace.

During winter, the Danish royal family’s official residence is Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. This impressive estate consists of four rococo palaces arranged around a courtyard: Frederik VII’s Palace, Christian VIII’s Palace, Christian VIII’s Palace, and Christian IX’s Palace.

The palaces of Christian VII and Christian VIII are open to the public. Visitors can explore precious royal family heirlooms on display at Christian VIII’s Palace, and witness the changing of the guard, a popular spectacle for tourists and locals alike.

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