Instead of being a grateful client he was a mere obstacle in the road of Prussian greatness, and had to be swept away.

Against him all the resources of diplomacy were now directed.

His influence must be destroyed, but not by force, for his strength came from his very weakness; the task was to undermine the regard which the German people had for him and their enthusiasm for his cause--work to be properly assigned to the Prussian Press.
The Conference in London separated at the end of June without coming to any conclusion; it had, however, enabled Bismarck formally to dissociate himself from the former Treaty of London, and henceforward he had a free hand in his dealings with Denmark.
Another brilliant feat of arms, the transference of the Prussian troops across the sea to the island of Alsen, completed the war.

Denmark had to capitulate, and the terms of peace, which were ultimately decided at Vienna, were that Schleswig, Holstein, and also Lauenburg should be given up.

Christian transferred to the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia all the rights which he possessed.