Count Nikolai of Denmark marks 25th birthday as royal family member

Count Nikolai of Denmark turns 25, marking a quarter-century as a member of the Danish royal family. His birthday signifies a life filled with both official obligations and personal choices. As the son of Prince Joachim and Countess Alexandra, Count Nikolai has lived under the constant scrutiny of the media, with the Danish public following his ups and downs from day one.

From being a nervous child on his first day at Krebs School to becoming a model for leading fashion houses globally, his journey has been both public and personal. In celebration of his birthday, Nikolai was interviewed to discuss what it has been like growing up in one of Denmark’s most famous families. This retrospective focuses on key milestones in his life.