Count Nikolai of Monpezat (Nikolai William Alexander Frederik; born 28 August 1999), is the elder child and son of Prince Joachim of Denmark and and his first wife, Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg. He is the first grandchild of Queen Margrethe II and the late Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark.
Nikolai is seventh in the line of succession to the Danish throne.
Early Life
Birth
- See Birth of Prince Nikolai of Denmark
Nikolai was born at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 28 August 1999.
Nikolai has one younger sibling: Prince Felix (2002), and two younger half-siblings: Prince Henrik (2009) and Princess Athena (2012).
Christening
- See Christening of Prince Nikolai of Denmark
Nikolai was christened on 6 November 1999, in the chapel of Fredensborg Palace. Per Danish tradition, his names were announced for the first time as Nikolai William Alexander Frederik.
Nikolai's godparents are Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, Nicola Baird, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Peter Steenstrup, and Camilla Flint.
Parents' Divorce and Remarriages
When Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra divorced in 2005, the ex-couple were granted joint custody of Nikolai and Felix.
In 2007, Alexandra remarried to Martin Jørgensen. The marriage ended in divorce in 2015. In 2008, Joachim remarried to Marie Cavallier, and the marriage produced to children, Henrik and Athena.
Confirmation
- See Confirmation of Prince Nikolai of Denmark
Nikolai was confirmed on 18 May 2013 in Fredensborg Palace Church in the presence of his immediate family and godparents.
Education
Nikolai attended Krebs School in Copenhagen.
In 2014, he began 10th grade at Herlufsholm School in Næstved and received his upper secondary education there as well.
Public Life
In 2018, it was reported that he was working as a fashion model. He debuted at the 2018 London Fashion Week.
Titles, Styles, and Honours
Titles and Styles
- 28 August 1999 - 29 April 2008: His Royal Highness Prince Nikolai of Denmark
- 29 April 2008 - present: His Royal Highness Prince Nikolai of Denmark, Count of Monpezat
Honours
- Medals
11 June 2009: Commemorative 75th Birthday Medal of His Royal Highness The Prince Consort- 16 April 2010: Commemorative 70th Birthday Medal of Her Majesty The Queen
- 14 January 2012: Commemorative Ruby Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty The Queen
16 April 2015: Commemorative 75th Birthday Medal of Her Majesty The Queen
External Links
Count Nikolai of Monpezat Born: 28 August 1999
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| Lines of succession | ||
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| Preceded by Prince Joachim of Denmark |
Succession to the Danish throne 7th position |
Succeeded by Prince Felix of Denmark |
| Succession to the British throne descended from Arthur, son of Victoria | ||
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