Ever since Queen Margarete II announced her abdication on New Year’s Eve, all eyes have been on the Danish royal family. As the world eagerly awaits the coronation of her son, Crown Prince Frederick, the extended family is once again in the spotlight. Much attention has been focused on Denmark’s Prince Christian, who celebrated his 18th birthday last year and will be the heir apparent if his father becomes king, but his older Sydney-based cousin, Count Nicolai, 24, of Montpezzat, is in the spotlight. Interest is starting to smolder. And along with the interest in the model Count Nikolai comes curiosity about his stunning Danish girlfriend Benedicte Southrup. Tatler Get a glimpse of what we know about this beauty who won the heart of a smoldering handsome Danish count.
where does she work?
Bénédicte, who is in her early 20s, is the co-founder of BénéSoie (Benefit Silk), a Danish brand focused on sustainability. We offer hair pieces such as hand-stitched silk bands and glamorous pinstriped bags (designed with intricate materials, patterns, and details). Benedicte is a designer and works in business with her mother (Annette) and her grandmother (Rita), who is a skilled seamstress. According to her LinkedIn profile, she previously worked for the Danish global shipping company Maersk.