Princess Sophia Hedwig of Denmark and Norway was a Danish princess, the daughter of King Christian V and his queen-consort, Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel.
Portrait by Benoît Le Coffre
Princess Sophie Hedevig monogram at Rosenborg Castle
Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel was Queen of Denmark and Norway by marriage to King Christian V. Although she did not have much political influence, she was a successful businesswoman in her many est
Princess Sophia Hedwig of Denmark
…Sophia Hedwig of Denmark and Norway (28 August 1677 – 13 March 1735) was a Danish princess, the daughter of King Christian V and his queen-consort, Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel. Sophia Hedwig became the object of marriage prospects early on and was betrothed three times. As a child, she became engaged to her cousin, John George…
Charlotte Amalie with a court dwarf, by Jacques d'Agar, c. 1690
Portrait of Charlotte Amalie as queen by an unidentified artist, c. 17th century.
Charlottenborg Palace, Dowager Queen Charlotte Amelie's winter residence.