Danish monarchy is the oldest throne in Europe, dating back from the 10rh century. Today, Denmark is home to several surviving beautiful castles and renaissance palaces that are still inhabited by Danish royal and aristocrats.
Egeskov Castle is just one example of Danish monarchy's glorious royal history. Located in the Danish island of Funen, it is Europe's best preserved renaissance water castle.
It is one of Denmark's oldest-surviving castles, believed to have constructed in the 15th century for the Brockenhuus family. The castle got its name from the English name - oak forest - due to a legend of its origin that it took an entire oak forest to build its foundation.
Count Michael of Ahlefeldt and Princess Alexandra on their wedding day in 2019
It's still inhabited until today and the latest owner is Michael Preben, Count Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, only son of Danish aristocrat, Count Claus Christian of Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, a member of the ancient noble House of Ahlefeldt.
Count Michael is the second husband of Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, daughter of Princess Benedikte of Denmark and niece of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece.
Count Michael assumed the ownership of Egeskov Castle in 1992 and under his management the castle turned into one of the major attractions in the island of Funen. It is open to the public on guided tour.
Read more about this renaissance castle and how to plan a visit HERE
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