Amalienborg Palace is a unique palace complex in the central part of the Danish capital Copenhagen. Amalienborg Palace serves as the official winter residence of the Danish royal family. This was after a devastating fire on 26 February 1794, from which the official seat of the royal family, Christiansborg in Slottsholmen, was burnt down and the Danish rulers bought the palace ensemble Amalienborg Palace. Amalienborg Palace is named after Queen Sophie Amalie, who built the castle herself.

The Amalienborg Palace ensemble consists of four noble buildings built in Baroque style and enclosing an octagonal beautiful courtyard in the middle. The heart of this courtyard beats in the monumental statue of Amalienborg Palace's founder, King Frederick V. This statue was erected in 1771 and is the work of the masterful hands of Arab sculptor JJ Sali. This statue depicts the king riding a horse and standing in the pose of a Roman emperor. The statue is one of the most famous and iconic equestrian statues worldwide.

The four buildings are known as Christian VII's Castle, known as Moltke's Palace, Christian VIII's Castle, originally known as Levetsau Palace, Frederick VIII's Palace, whose original name was Brockdorff Palace and the fourth noble building, which was Christian IX's, originally known as Schack Palace.

One of Amalienborg Palace's jewels, Brockdorff Castle, is distinguished by the clock on its facade. It houses the former home of Queen Mother Ingrid, where Prince Frederik and Princess Mary live today.

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