The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-24
AT HAPPY FREDENSBORG.
DANISH ROYALTY AND IT'S P0TENT|
KIN DISMISS THE CARES OF STATE.
Here Rus.Ia's, Austrin's, Greecs's, e.s
Euglund's Royal Families Enjoy Thetrs
Erer,lou, In or II,

crown OF Austria Hungary. has never been
able to settle again thoroughly to the life she.
led before the shocking catastrophe that de-
privod her of husband aud Of prospective
throne. She seems to have fallen into the
restless WAYS OF her mother in-law. the Em-,
press Elizabeth. and although there Ia no rea-
son why she should not wed again. yet the
dark shadows that have obscured her young
married life must, after fashion. hang over
her forever This summon she has spent thir-
ty-seven days on the Norwegian ilords. coast
ing along tho coast OF sweden. and extending
her trip to tho North Cape. She sailed and
lived on the yacht Kong Epstein. travelling
undor the name OF Countess Won Eppau. But.
In spite OF this nominal incognito. when she
landed at Copenhagen about month ago she
was received by the Austrian and Belgian
Minister'S. and was at once visited By the
King and Queen OF Denmark at the hotel 90
which she had alighted. l
The same afternoon she started with the
King and Queen and the Crown Prince for
the castle OF Bernstorff. at present occupied By
the Princess Waldemar and her two brothers,
Prince Henri Of Orleans and Prince Jean. who
has boon for twolvemonth in Denmark and
Intends to enter the Danish army, since tho
laws Of the French republic debar him from
serving his own country. All three are the
children OF the Due do Chartres. and the book
Prince Henri has written on his long scientific
travels is on the eve OF publication.
The Archduchess Stephanie was the first Of
the many distinguished guests who annually
pleet at the castle Of Fredensborg. This year
the gathering at the small northern court will
be more numerous than ever. as the King and
Queen Of Greece have Joined their parents
family party. There etiquette is forgotten.
FREQ intimacy and complete liberty reign
supreme and constitute the chief attraction
for faded royalties. But before going to
Fredensborg the Danish rulers always
spend month at Bernstorh. distant only o
short mile from Copenhagen. This residence
hardly realizes the preconceived idea OF
royal residence. 1t is a long, one-storied
stone building. the only features that distin-
guish 1t from the neighboring private country
houses being the sentinels at the park gates
and the red liveres OF the servants. which. in
Denmark. are the exclusive privilege Of the
royal family. There never has been but one
exception to this rule in favor Of the Counts Of
Dannenskiold. who descended from o
royal bastard. 81
But IL Bernstorff Is neither majestic nor mag.
nhcent its surroundings possess an lnde-
scribable charm. The park is delightful. with
its varied aspects Of open. vevety sward. it's
silent meres. and the wealth OF heavy foliage
which is the brief but brilliant compensation
of nature for the long. northern snow-bound
winters Little wonder. therefore. that It 10
the favorite resort OF the King and Queen. who
frequently run over to 1t from Copenhagen, its
vicinity to the cspita enabling them and their
spring and early summer.
With the exception ,of Great Britain. and
children Of Queen Victoria. there is not in
Europe a royal family more numerous than
fine among the crowned heads. Its members
are are now rarely seen together: marriage and
the duties OF their station scatter them far
md wide but thew Keen warm and strong the
icy tn sqn s it fs Praes
ens
tse p%fe n aRer wSq With Tsi'f DacS
ess, is expected at Fredensborg; but
5sh sa's of "S Glue sSs
King, is a constant guest at Bernstorf., No
is the prevailing CHARACTERISTIC OF the house Of
Waldemar occupies her leisure In painting.
and takes long drives and rides with her
oilesrs. eomrades Of the rrince. Who Is e coma
mander OF q frigate.
IS he whs
bear the national names Of Aage. Axel and
E she is Of the se
her modest grace. her French wit, and her
Iarisian elegance ,, she and her husband are
Tie Emperor of Russia preiaces his visit
with the Czarinh. he enjoys his favorite diver
sion Of fishing in deep sea water. His yacht
ciads. The reception in that city Is always at {
tended with certain ceremonial and Pomp.
habitants have of gazing on the wealth and
splendor OF state uniforms. Bat as soon 40
to Fredensborg, whore his real. happy holiday
begins. where he forgets the cares and anxie-
ties Of ne and ssby Loses the
train e2Gysys hin ana the Prince EI and frin
Eas;ian chapel which has heen erected for
s Sa With f Rim auS oHa hss
station S ' and DR. drives est to ostorsade Where the
only visits he pays are TO the confectloners. to
When he aights and walks he seems perfectly
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are MT SO snd kesp sh tbs, wSt S
fSer sssaeei Is s1 InoStf
siye al and generally unsns;pe9ted ,,,,
and consists OF series Of constructions in the
heavy Dutch style. that seem to choke the
order OF architecture. although surmounted By
a large zinc, dome. The interior. however is
family gathering. and large as this number
seems, it is really not excessive when one re-
members that the King OF Denmark has forty.
eight children and grandchildren alone.
The royal dinner table. to which no one Is
admitted besides guests OF royal blood,
save the highest dignitaries. is never laid for .
u and has to be placed
is large enough to dino such a party.
The Prince OF Wales is the only ono Of tho
relations by marriage who only pays his father
In law a short feetinG visit nearly all the
others remain fqii month; J., A.. ,,.,
com panionship OF kings and queens can be j
seen plain. quiet gentleman, n simple lieu-
tenant who yet is perfectly at his ease in tho
brilliant and homelike gathering. He 10 the
Baron Blxen, whose father married Princess
of Hesse Cassel, sister OF tho Queen OF Dem
mark and Of the late Empress OF Russia: this
gnest is probably the best con- con.
cousin to the Gar. to the King OF Greece. to
the Princess Of Wales. and nephew to the