The Queen’s Coronation Chair




Rosenborg
Photo by Moniek Bloks

To the right of the Danish Coronation Chair stands the silver Queen’s Coronation Chair.

King Christian VIII and his wife, Caroline Amalie of Augustenborg (public domain)

The Queen’s Coronation Chair was made by Nils Jonson for the 1731 coronation of Queen Sophie Magdalene (born of Brandenburg-Kulmbach). It matches the King’s chair in height.

The Coronation of Christian VI and Sophie Magdalene (public domain)

The Queen’s Coronation Chair is currently on display next to the King’s chair at Rosenborg Castle.






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