Queen Margrethe II, 82, said removing her grandchildren’s prince and princess titles will enable them to “shape their own lives” instead of “being limited.”.
“With her decision, Her Majesty The Queen wishes to create the framework for the four grandchildren to be able to shape their own lives to a much greater extent without being limited by the special considerations and duties that a formal affiliation with the Royal House of Denmark as an institution involves,” Queen Margrethe’s statement read.
Nikolai, who boasts a successful modeling career after walking the runway for fashion’s top brands such as Dior and Vogue, said the decision has left him “shocked and confused” as he and his siblings will now be known as counts and countesses.
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