The King's Staircase
At royal events, the guests traditionally meet the Lord Chamberlain at the top of the most distinguished stair in the palace, the King’s Staircase.
The staircase wraps around the large royal flag. This particular flag was given to Christian X in 1919 to mark the 700th anniversary of Dannebrog, the Danish flag.
The most distinguished staircase in the palace
At royal events, the guests traditionally meet the Lord Chamberlain at the top of the most distinguished stairs in the palace, the King’s Staircase.
At the foot of the staircase, across from the royal flag, there is a marble statue of Christian IX created by Hans Pedersen-Dan. Among other works, the sculptor is known for the statue of Lurblæserne (the Lure Players) on City Hall Square and the four granite elephants at the historic Carlsberg brewery. Christian VIII (1786–1848)
The last anointing in Denmark
Above the landing, there is a large painting by Joseph Desiré Court, dating from 1842. It shows the anointing of Christian VIII' and Queen Caroline Amalie at Frederiksborg Castle Chapel in 1840 – the last anointing in Denmark. The King is seated on the narwhal throne, while the Queen sits on the silver throne. Both thrones are on display today in the Great Hall at Rosenborg Castle.
The King's Staircase was designed by Thorvald Jørgensen, in late Empire style.
