He also sought to ensure that he was not seen as too influenced by his Danish advisers, ultimately sending his uncle, Prince Julius, back to Denmark with the words, "I will not allow any interference with the conduct of my government".
Han søgte også at sikre, at han ikke blev opfattet som under for stærk indflydelse af sin danske rådgivere, og endte med at sende sin onkel, Prins Julius af Glücksborg, tilbage til Danmark med ordene:Jeg vil ikke tillade nogen indblanden i min regerings handlemåde".