All eyes have been on the Danish royal family since Queen Margarethe II announced her abdication on New Year’s Eve; and the extended family has simultaneously re-entered the spotlight. Whilst most eyes have been on Prince Christian of Denmark, who celebrated his 18th last year and became the presumptive heir when his father became king, interest around his older Sydney-based cousin Count Nikolai of Monpezat, 24, has also begun to simmer. And with interest in Count Nikolai, a model, comes curiosity regarding his stunning Danish girlfriend Benedickte Thousrup.
gives you a glimpse into what we do know about the beauty who has won the heart of the smoulderingly handsome Danish count. Benedikte, who is in her early 20s, is the co-founder of BénéSoie (‘Benefit Silk’), a Danish brand which has an emphasis on sustainability. Offering hair pieces, like her hand-sewn silk-bands and charming pinstripe bags (designed with intricate materials, patterns and details).
Benedikte, as the designer, works on the business with her mother (Anette) and her grandmother (Rita), who is an adept seamstress. Her LinkedIn profile indicates that she previously worked at Danish global shipping company Maersk. Judging by Benedikte’s Instagram, she clearly has a love of fashion (where she showcases a glamorous array of outfits), travel (she has posted photographs from Fiji, New Zealand, Manhattan and Paris to name a few), dining out and horse riding.
Clearly something of a daredevil, she also di.