Queen Mary’s nephew Count Nikolai has revealed his shocking views on Australia, after spending six months studying at the University of Technology Sydney.
The 24-year-old member of the Danish royal family appeared on the latest cover of men’s lifestyle magazine GQ Hype and told the publication his surprising point of view.
“When I think of Australians, I imagine a mullet and a mustache, and very sporty and active people,” he began.
‘Like the Danes, we’re all pretty chill too. I think all Danes around the world find Australia fascinating because it is so far away and quite exotic.
However, he added that after spending several months living in Sydney in 2023, his preconceptions about life in Australia changed dramatically after some friends took him to the AFL to watch the Swans play.
Queen Mary’s nephew Count Nikolai (pictured) has revealed his shocking views on Australia, after spending six months studying at the University of Technology Sydney. He appeared on the cover of men’s lifestyle magazine GQ Hype and told the publication about his surprising vision.
“When I think of Australians, I imagine mullets and mustaches, and very sporty and active people,” Nikolai said.
‘It was fun. It was very entertaining to see a new sport that I had not experienced before. Naturally, you root for the home team and they won; They were behind, so it was a good comeback!’
The Copenhagen native is expanding his modeling career and recently became the face of Danish luxury jewelry brand Georg Jensen.
Nikolai exuded confidence and style as he put on his best angles in luxury Burberry fashion for his GQ photo shoot, looking every inch the supermodel in training.
In March, Count Nikolai of Denmark launched a new Instagram account to promote his modeling career after his grandmother, Queen Margaret, stripped him of his ‘HRH’ status.
It was a tumultuous year for the Danish Royal Family after the monarch controversially took the title of Prince Joachim’s eldest son, as well as also stripping the titles of prince and princess from his youngest children, 11-year-old Athena, Prince Felix, 20, and Prince Henrik. 13.
In May, Australian Fashion Week got the royal treatment when Nikolai made a surprise appearance.
However, he added that after spending several months living in Sydney in 2023, his preconceptions about life in Australia changed dramatically after some friends took him to the AFL to watch the Swans take on Carlton.
In May, Australian Fashion Week got the royal treatment when Nikolai made a surprise appearance. In the photo
Nikolai is the son of Prince Joachim, the younger brother of King Frederick X, who is married to the Tasmanian-born Queen Mary. Both in the photo
The Earl had guests turning when he arrived as a guest at the David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects show.
The handsome royal, who is the eldest son of Prince Joachim and his first wife Alexandra, looked fresh off the catwalk as he headed to Carriageworks in Sydney, flanked by his security team.
The Danish It Boy was a vision of timeless elegance in a sleek single-breasted Venroy suit designed in a rich chocolate brown.
Nikolai’s uncle is King Frederick X of Denmark, who is married to the Tasmanian-born Queen Mary.
