Prince Nikolai of Denmark: The model royal's life in pictures

Denmark's Prince Nikolai, born on August 28, 1999, is one of the newest young royals in the public eye. The son of Prince Joachim and his ex-wife, Hong Kong-born Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, the handsome Prince made a splash in the fashion world as her made his catwalk debut at London Fashion Week in February 2018. Scroll through to a look back at Prince Nikolai's life in photos.On Nikolai's 18th birthday, the Danish Royal Court released new portraits of Nikolai to commemorate his special celebration. Taken by photographer Steen Brogaard, the photos show his Highness – who had just recently gotten his driver's license – looking handsome in a pale blue button down shirt. Photo: Danish Royal Court

Prince Nikolai's parents, Prince Joachim of Denmark and Alexandra Christina Manley, met in 1994 while he was visiting her native Hong Kong. The pair's whirlwind courtship led to their wedding day on November 18, 1995 in the Chapel of Frederiksborg Castle at Hillerød.On August 28, 1999, the pair welcomed Prince Nikolai, their firstborn, at Copenhagen University Hospital. Photo: Getty Images

Prince Nikolai posed with his parents, Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra during a photocall in their summer house in France in 2001. Photo: Getty Images

The growing Prince developed his royal wave while standing on the balcony of Amalienborg with his grandfather Prince Henrik, who passed away in 2018, back in 2005.This picture was snapped the same year that Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra, who also had a second son, Prince Felix, in 2002, announced their official divorce.Photo: Getty Images

The following year, Nikolai, sat alongside his grandmother Queen Margrethe as she held on to his cousin Christian – Denmark's future King and son of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary – during a family gathering.Photo: Getty Images

Nikolai and his brother Felix accmpanied their mother – known as Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg after her divorce – as she re-married, tying the knot with photographer Martin Jorgensen in 2007. Photo: Getty Images

Nikolai and Felix posed with their grandparents Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik ahead of the baptism of their newborn cousin Princess Isabella. Photo: Getty Images

Best men! In 2008, Nikolai and Felix walked hand in hand with their father before he said "I do" to Princess Marie in Mogeltonder, Denmark.Photo: Getty Images

Nikolai was cool for the summer in a floppy hat with stepmom Princess Marie during the family summer vacation in Caix, France.Photo: Getty Images

Nikolai and his brother got all dressed up for the christening of their younger brother Prince Henrik Carl Joachim Alain in 2009.Photo: Getty Images

It's a celebration! Nikolai, on the far right, joined the Danish royal family on the Palace balcony during Queen Margrethe's 70th birthday in 2010.Photo: Getty Images

Brother bonding time! Nikolai sat with his brothers Felix and Henrik during the family vacation to Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland in 2014. Photo: Getty Images

Nikolai shared a sweet moment in the snow with his little sister Princess Athena in 2014. Photo: Getty Images

Nikolai showed off his summertime look and shorter haircut during the family photocall in 2014 in Grasten, Denmark.Photo: Getty Images

Nikolai looked all grown up as he stood next to his grandmother Queen Margrethe II and the rest of her grandchildren during her 76th birthday celebration in April. Photo: Getty Images

Nikolai posed with his brother Felix in this shot released on his 17th birthday. Photo: Steen Brogaard

Nikolai looked all grown up, showing off his teenage style and his longer hair, in this portrait released on his 17th birthday.Photo: Steen Brogaard