Frederick VII receives a Greek deputation at Christiansborg.The first tram in Copenhagen passing theLiberty ColumnC. C. Hall proclaiming Frederick VII's death and Christian IX's ascent to the throne fromChristiansborg Palace
6 June – Frederick VII receives a Greek deputation at Christiansborg.
Christian IX signs the so-calledNovember Constitution establishing a shared law of succession and a common parliament for both Schleswig and Denmark. This is seen by theGerman Confederation as a violation of the 1852London Protocol.
24 December –Saxon andHanoverian troops marched into Holstein on behalf of the Confederation. Supported by the German soldiers and by loyal Holsteiners,Frederick VIII, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein took control of the government of Holstein.
