CopenhagenAndItsEnvirons

fourth, on the left side, occupied by the High Steward of the court, and the necessary offices. P r in d s e n s P a la c e 3 is situate at the corner of Ny-Vestergade and Frederiksholms Canal, opposite the Marmorbro, at the back of Christiansborg. This palace originally belonged to a rich merchant, Wi- gandt Mychelbecker, but was purchased by Frederik IV ., and served as the residence of Christian V. and Frederik V I., when Crown Princes. Later it has been occupied by several princes related to the royal family and allotted as free residence to various court favorites. It is now the property of the State, and affords, for the present, accommodation for the High Court of Judicature, the Society of Rural Economy, the Royal Museum of Art, and several other public collections. These will be mentioned in their place.