Count Nikolai of Monpezat is a proud son. The 25 year old celebrated his father Prince Joachim's new documentary Hærvejen. Sharing a sneak peek previously posted by the Danish Royal House, Nikolai wrote on his Instagram Story, "the coolest dad in his upcoming documentary!"
Hærvejen will debut on Thursday, March 20. The day before the premiere, the Danish Royal House shared footage, as well as pictures, from the documentary.
"The film follows His Royal Highness Prince Joachim and author Steffen Jacobsen on a walk along the Hærvejen – the historical route that has connected Jutland from north to south for centuries 🎥🥾," the Royal House captioned the post (translated to English). "From North Jutland to Kliplev Church in South Jutland, the Prince and the author walk through Denmark’s magnificent landscapes, where travelers, warriors and traders have traveled for centuries. Along the way, they openly share life stories and experiences from two very different upbringings."
"Through heaths, forests and cobblestone roads, honest conversations arise about social heritage, responsibility and the threads of fate that shape a person," the caption continued. "Prince Joachim got the idea to walk the Hærvejen when His Royal Highness met author Steffen Jacobsen during the filming of the series 'Prins Joachim Tells' back in 2019."
Joachim, who is King Frederik of Denmark's younger brother, currently lives in Washington, D.C., where he works as the defence industry attaché at the Danish Embassy. He and his wife, Princess Marie, moved to the United States in 2023 with their two kids, Count Henrik and Countess Athena.
Joachim, 55, also has two older sons, Count Nikolai and Count Felix, from his first marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg.
Nikolai, Felix, Henrik and Athena’s Prince and Princess titles were “discontinued” in 2023. The Danish Royal House announced Queen Margrethe’s decision to change the titles of Joachim’s children in 2022. "The Queen’s decision is in line with similar adjustments that other royal houses have made in various ways in recent years,” the Royal House said at the time. “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 later explained to Weekendavisen that it was better that she be the one to make the change. Joachim's mother said, via Billed Bladet, (translated to English): "For me, it has been important that it should not be Frederik’s lot to make such a decision." After 52 years on the throne, Queen Margrethe abdicated in favor of her firstborn, Frederik, in January 2024.