Golden Coupé (Denmark)

It is used today by Margrethe II for the annual New Year's levee in January as well as for special occasions, such as jubilees and state visits.

Delivered to the Royal Mews by Henry Fife in 1840, it has previously been believed that the Golden Coupé was commissioned for Christian VIII's entry into Copenhagen.

[1] However, as shown by Ole Jespersen, based on contemporary newspaper articles, it was in fact commissioned in 1839 for the golden anniversary of Frederik VI and Queen Marie Sofie the following year.

Det guultpletterede Seletøi, som ved denne Leilighed brugtes, skal være fra Christian IVs Tid.

en med Diamanter besat Kaarde, som Christian VII paa sin Udenlandsreise havde tilkjøbt sig for 6.000 Species.

[1] The Golden Coupé has with few exceptions been used when Magrethe II travels from her residence at Amalienborg Palace to Christiansborg for the annual New Year's levee in January.

The Golden Coupé in the Royal Mews and Carriage Museum at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen
The Golden Coupé is drawn by six horses.
The Golden Coupé with Queen Margrethe II after her last New Year's leave in 2024.