Its mayor, since 2010, is Thomas Lykke Pedersen, a member of the Social Democrats (Socialdemokraterne) political party.

The municipality was created on 1 January 2007, in a merger of the former municipalities of Karlebo Kommune and Fredensborg-Humlebæk Kommune ,switching the political powers from the conservative party to the Social Democrats.

Fredensborg Palace is the Danish Royal Family’s spring and autumn residence.

Queen Ingrid of Denmark and Prince Consort Henrik died there.

Fredensborg's municipal council consists of 27 members, elected every four years.