Frederick VIII, Queen Lovisa (Swan) and their family

[Eric_Lowe]

Sorry I mean "Freddy with the pretty face". 

[Luc]

I like to know where he was born (which palace ??) and what his education was like. Does anyone have photos/portraits of him in his youth ?

[Eric_Lowe]

Most likely the yule Palais (Yellow Palace). He was Alix' older brother, rarely see him as a small child...

[kmerov]

Yes, he was born at the Yellow Mansion. He  had a military education, but also studied at Oxford, and was unlike his father a liberal.

[kmerov]

Charlottenlund Palace, home of Frederik VIII

[Luc]

Nice to see you're back, Kmerov  

Thank you so much for the great portrait in colour and photos !!

This is the portrait you posted in black and white:
http://glucksburg.heindorffhus.dk/dk-PtgFrederik8-1852-large.JPG

The portrait was made in 1852 by E. Jerichau-Baumann. I wonder if it's in Amalienborg Museum ??

[kmerov]

Thank you and you are welcome.
Yes, the portrait is at the Amalienborg Museum. It was painted when it became clear that Frederik would become king one day.

[Luc]

Thanks Kmerov !
Are any photos known of Frederiks wedding in 1869 to Lovisa (maybe a description) ?

[Luc]

Aunt Swan and Freddy at their silver wedding in 1894:
http://kongehuset.dk/gallery.php?dogtag=k_dk_monarkiet_fredviii_fo&id=15

[grandduchessella]

Thanks Kmerov !
Are any photos known of Frederiks wedding in 1869 to Lovisa (maybe a description) ?

I haven't seen a photo but by the descriptions the wedding, which took place in Stockholm, was a pretty lavish affair complete with fireworks.

[Luc]

Does anyone know if any portraits were made of Freddy and Lovisa's children in young age ?

[Svetabel]

Does anyone know if any portraits were made of Freddy and Lovisa's children in young age ?

In the Danish Archives I think.

[grandduchessella]

Does anyone know if any portraits were made of Freddy and Lovisa's children in young age ?

They might have had individual ones (or a a family one) done from the Tuxen portrait to commemorate CIX & Louise's Golden Anniversary. Other members of the family did.

[Luc]

How did the Swan get on with her father- and mother-in-law ?

[grandduchessella]

Queen Louise once wrote that she wished she'd been kinder and more understanding of her daughter-in-law earlier on. I think they had an uncomfortable relationship--the 'Swan family' stayed away to a large extent.