Today we rode our bikes (makes bike riding in Amsterdam feel easy) to watch the changing of the guard at the Danish Royal Family‘s residence, Amalienborg Palace. The palace, originally built for the Danish nobleman Count Carl Ahlefeldt in 1706 is now home to the Royal family. The Danish Royal Family inhabit a range of residences around Denmark. The Royal family traditionally occupies different royal residences during different seasons of the year. In summer, Queen Margarethe resides at Marselisborg Palace or Graasten Palace. In the winter, she resides at Amalienborg. Sometimes members of the royal family spend time on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog, especially when on official visits overseas and on summer cruises in Danish waters. It’s just like the Calgarians who summer in Invermere, B.C. or the Toscana residents who summer in other parts of the country and abroad to escape the summer heat!
You see, we really are more alike than different.
What a beautiful city! I love the historical background - and pics of you and Debb enjoying it all!
Wow!!! love the quality of your snaps...and the details of your descriptions of each. Keep 'em coming. We can all live it through your eyes.