Denmark’s Count Nikolaj, who was stripped of his royal title last year, has expressed his excitement about forging his own path while still remaining supportive of his cousin and future king, Prince Christian.
In an interview with Wish magazine, the 24-year-old royal opened up about his plans for the future after relocating to Australia earlier this summer.
Accompanied by his glamorous designer girlfriend, Benicte Thostrup, Count Nikolaj traveled down under to study at the University of Technology Sydney for a semester.
Despite the tensions within the family last year when Queen Margaret removed Prince Joachim’s four children from their prince and princess titles, Nikolaj holds no bitterness towards his grandmother.
In fact, he considers himself blessed to have the freedom to choose his own path and expressed his fondness for Prince Christian, who recently celebrated his 18th birthday.
The Danish royal family had a tumultuous year, with Queen Margaret controversially stripping Prince Joachim’s eldest son of his title, as well as the prince and princess titles from his youngest children, Athena (11), Felix (20), and Prince Henrik (13).
They are now referred to as counts and countesses and are addressed as “their excellencies.”
The Danish royal family updated their website in January to reflect this change in status.
Despite the initial shock and sadness, Count Nikolaj remains supportive and loving towards his family and the heir.
This stands in stark contrast to the behavior of certain members of the British royal family, namely Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have distanced themselves and often criticized their family.
Count Nikolaj’s actions serve as a valuable lesson to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who, despite holding royal titles, have been accused of laziness and defaming their family.
In particular, Prince Harry’s jealousy towards his older brother, Prince William, has been evident.
Harry has been known to attack the heir and is often seen as a despicable spare.
When asked why he doesn’t give up his titles and place in the royal family, Harry responded that it wouldn’t make a difference.
However, his actions suggest otherwise, as he and Meghan continue to hold onto their royal titles while criticizing the monarchy that bestowed those titles upon them.
Recently, Prince Charles seemingly took a swipe at the couple during a state banquet in Kenya.
He highlighted the special significance the country holds for his family, specifically mentioning Prince William and Princess Kate, but omitting any mention of Harry and Meghan.
Insiders believe that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are eager to return to the Sandringham Estate and celebrate with the royal family, despite the fallout and lack of public affection between Prince William and Prince Harry.
However, insiders are not optimistic about the couple receiving an invitation to the Christmas gathering hosted by King Charles.
According to Daniela Elsa, it remains uncertain whether Harry and Meghan will be included in the event, as their reconciliation with certain family members is still pending.
A report in the Telegraph suggests that the couple desires to reconnect with the royal family, even if only temporarily.
Nevertheless, their actions have caused irreparable damage and are considered unforgivable by many.