Danish King Takes Ownership of Marselisborg Palace

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King Frederik of Denmark has officially taken ownership of Marselisborg Palace, one of the Danish royal family's beloved summer retreats. The deal was part of the property transfers associated with his accession to the throne in 2024. The palace has been a royal summer residence since 1967 and was previously used by King Frederik IX, Queen Margrethe, and other members of the royal family.

Why it matters

Marselisborg Palace holds deep historical significance for the Danish monarchy, dating back to the 17th century. Its transfer of ownership to the current king highlights the ongoing tradition of the Danish royals maintaining private properties alongside their state-owned official residences.

The details

Marselisborg Palace was transferred to King Frederik as an inheritance and gift valued at approximately 1.5 million Danish kroner ($233,000), a figure significantly below its 2020 valuation of 41.5 million kroner ($4.3 million). The palace was originally built between 1899 and 1902 as a summer residence for Crown Prince Christian, later King Christian X, and Princess Alexandrine following their engagement in 1897. The project was funded through a public collection and built on land donated by the municipality of Aarhus.

• King Frederik officially took ownership of Marselisborg Palace on March 30, 2026.
• Marselisborg Palace has been a royal summer residence since 1967, when King Frederik IX made it available to the then-heir to the throne, Princess Margrethe, and Prince Henrik.
• Queen Margrethe used the property as her summer residence until her abdication in January 2024.

What’s next

The palace's park remains open to the public when the royal family is not in residence, and a changing of the guard takes place daily at noon when the monarch is staying at the palace.