Frederiksborg, which now functioned as a museum building and venue of big events, it is located in the north portion of Copenhagen in the city of Hillerod in Denmark.
Originally built as a royal residence for King Christian IV in 17th century, the castle earned a reputation of being one of the grandest castles in Denmark during the renaissance period, often dubbed as Denmark's version of the Palace of Versailles in France.
It is the largest renaissance castle in the Scandinavian region and it is well-preserved. Surrounded by a huge symmetrical baroque garden and home to the National History museum.
After the death of Christian IV, the castle was used mainly for ceremonial events. However, being used as a royal residence again during the reign of King Frederick VII.
In the 19th century, the castle was badly damaged by fire while King Frederick VII was in resident. The fire quickly spread, destroying most important sections of the building but staff managed to save more than 300 precious paintings.
Chapel at Frederiksborg castle where Prince Joachim and Alexandra Manley got married in 1995
Repair began in 1860 and when it was completed, the castle made open to the public for a visit. Some of the best attractions at Frederiksborg castle are its Neptune fountain and the elegant Baroque park with its cascading water feature in the background.
Prince Joachim of Denmark, second son of Queen Margrethe II, wed his first wife, Alexandra Manley, in 1995, at Frederiksborg Castle's chapel. The couple divorced in 2005 and when Alexandra remarried, the Queen made her Countess of Frederiksborg.
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