Count Nikolai of Denmark is quickly becoming one of the most recognisable royals, thanks to his successful career as a model. He's seventh-in-line to the Danish throne and the nephew of Australian-born Queen Mary . Nikolai spent several months living in Sydney, Australia, studying before returning to Europe to further his career.
Continue through to learn more about Count Nikolai's life so far. For a daily dose of 9Honey, subscribe to our newsletter here . Count Nikolai of Monpezat and his girlfriend Benedikte Thoustrup attended Milan Fashion Week in late September, 2024.
The Danish royal and his model girlfriend were photographed in the Italian fashion capital attending the Boss show. Count Nikolai was dressed in Boss, while Benedikte chose a skirt and top by Barcelona brand Avec Studio. A few weeks earlier, the couple was photographed at Copenhagen Fashion Week at the Mark Kenly Domino Tan show on August 7.
Benedikte made her catwalk modelling debut that same week, walking for OpéraSPORT's show alongside the city's famous harbour. August 2024: Count Nikolai of Monpezat has appeared on the cover of Denmark's lifestyle and fashion magazine Euroman , named as the Scandinavian country's best dressed man. Speaking about being born and raised a prince of Denmark, Nikolai said: "Even though I was born into the family I am, I never felt dressed up.
"Always dressed. Even when I look at baby pictures of myself, I think my parents did very well." Nikolai said his father Prince.
