As the grandson of Queen Margrethe, Count Nikolai must adhere to certain rules and customs. These were instilled in him from a young age by his father, Prince Joachim. However, the two don’t always see eye to eye.
Count Nikolai, 24, is at home in the fashion world. He regularly appears in campaigns and has walked the runway for major design houses. It’s no surprise that he now appears on the list of Denmark’s best-dressed men. In an interview with the magazine “Euroman,” he reveals how much influence his father, Prince Joachim, 55, had on him and in what ways they differ.
Prince Nikolai Inherited His Good Style from Prince Joachim
“I always want to look presentable, so I pay a lot of attention to what I wear. I always make sure I’m dressed appropriately for the occasion,” he explains in the interview. Even though he was born into the Danish royal family, he says he “never felt dressed up.” “Even when I look at baby photos of myself, I think my parents did a very good job.”
He went shopping with his father from a young age, but Prince Joachim never dictated how he should dress. “Just in one respect: ‘Shirt tucked in!'” the Count of Monpezat recalls. Today, he notices significant overlaps in their styles. “We both like to dress well in everyday life, but when traveling, there is still a difference between us,” says Nikolai. “I like to be comfortable and wear a hoodie. He’s the opposite and always makes sure to be well-dressed when flying. Tie and blazer.” Prince Joachim’s advantage: “He’s already ready when he lands. I have to go to the hotel and shower.”
Count Nikolai Lives the Jetset Life – Only with Hand Luggage
Nikolai travels a lot, recently completing a semester abroad in Australia and traveling to France in the past few weeks to holiday with friends and family at his grandmother’s castle before starting a more serious phase of life. Surprisingly, the Count “always, always, always only uses hand luggage when traveling.” He never checks a suitcase, even if traveling for a month. The jacket gets rolled up and the rest of his clothes are vacuum-sealed with a vacuum cleaner.
Besides good fashion sense, Nikolai has also been taught other important values. “From an early age, we were taught good manners,” says the Danish royal, adding, “You treat other people with respect, look them in the eye, and shake their hand. You eat properly. I remember my father always tucked napkins under our arms when we were younger to make sure we sat properly. Always keep your hands on the table, not in your lap.”
