Christiansborg Palace: Seat of Denmark’s Government In 1731, Christian VI, then King of Denmark and Norway commissioned architect Elias David Hausser to build the first Christiansborg Palace (1733‐1745). Christian VI was considered a diligent and conscientious leader. The Asalons Castle, Copenhagen Castle, the first Christiansborg Palace, the second Christiansborg Palace and the third Christiansborg Palace have been part of Denmark’s political center since the 12th century. Today, it is the seat of Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister’s department, the Supreme Court and the Palace house the Royal Reception Rooms. The site is open to public tours. The site also consists of the Royal Stables and Coach Museum and Royal Library Gardens. Based on concerns with security, the front of the building is going through a “hardening” procedure to limit terrorism. The Palace tower is the highest tower in Copenhagen. The statue above and in front of the Christiansborg Palace is of King Fredrick VII, completed in 1873. It was done to commemorate Fredrick VII’s role in Denmark’s transition to a constitutional monarchy from an absolute monarchy. This photo program takes you on a guided tour. Royal Family of Denmark (left to right) Crown Princess Mary Crown Prince Frederick Queen Margrethe II Prince Consort Henrick Prince Joachim Princess Isabella Prince Consort Henrik, Born in France, June 1934 Died February 13, 2018 Married Margrethe II of Denmark 1967 Sources: https://www.thedanishparliament.dk/en/christiansborg‐palace/the‐history‐of‐christiansborg‐palace, https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/christiansborg‐palace‐gdk420896, http://kongeligeslotte.dk/en/palaces‐and‐ gardens/christiansborg‐palace.html, https://www.cphmuseums.com/copenhagen/christiansborg‐p, https://www.lonelyplanet.com/denmark/copenhagen/attractions/christiansborg‐slot/a/poi‐sig/1297378/358838 and https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel‐guide/copenhagen/things‐to‐do/the‐tower‐christiansborg‐palace. acuri.net John R. Vincenti Christiansborg Palace: Seat of Denmark’s Government .