Count Felix of Monpezat, born Prince Felix of Denmark, is the youngest son of Prince Joachim and his first wife, Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg.
Born on July 22, 2002, Felix is just 22 years old and currently seventh in the line of succession to the Danish throne. Felix resides in Copenhagen, beginning his studies at Copenhagen Business School in 2022.
Who is Count Felix related to?
Parents and siblings
Count Felix is the son of Prince Joachim and his first wife, Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg. Joachim and Alexandra had one other son together, Felix’s older brother Nikolai, born August 28, 1999.
Prince Joachim later married Marie Agathe Odile Cavallier (becoming HRH Princess Marie of Denmark, Countess of Monzepat), and welcomed another two children. Count Henrik was born on May 4, 2009, before the two welcomed their youngest and first girl, Countess Athena, on January 24, 2012.
Grandparents
Felix is the grandson of Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik and the nephew of King Frederik, Prince Joachim’s older brother.
Cousins
Being the nephew of King Frederik, Count Felix is closely related to his children, Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.
What does Count Felix study?
Count Felix is studying International Shipping and Trade education at Copenhagen Business School. He graduated from his high school, Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium, on June 23, 2021. He began his university studies in 2022.
Why is Count Felix of Monpezat no longer a Prince?
On January 1, 2023, Joachim’s four children lost their prince and princess titles and “His/Her Highness” styling which they inherited at birth as the grandchildren of Queen Margrethe II.
The news was first announced via an official press release from the palace in September 2022.
“In April 2008, Her Majesty The Queen bestowed upon her sons, their spouses and their descendants the titles of count and countess of Monpezat. In May 2016, it was also announced that His Royal Highness Prince Christian, as the only one of The Queen’s grandchildren, is expected to receive an annuity from the state as an adult,” it began.
“As a natural extension of this, Her Majesty has decided that, as of 1 January 2023, His Royal Highness Prince Joachim’s descendants can only use their titles as counts and countess of Monpezat, as the titles of prince and princess that they have held up until now will be discontinued.
“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.”
All four children still maintained their places in the order of succession.
Does Count Felix have a girlfriend?
Count Felix is reportedly dating the Chilean-Danish actress, Mie Sofia Elers. In February 2024, the Danish magazine Billed Bladet confirmed that the two were officially dating.
The young actress, 23, is formally trained in theatre, having earned a bachelor’s degree from Copenhagen Film and Theatre School. Reports indicate she is currently pursuing additional studies in Madrid.
However, with Felix being once referred to as one of Europe’s most eligible bachelors, their romance hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing.
In July 2024, Sofia spoke to the Danish newspaper BT about the harassment and abuse both her and her friends and family endured in early 2024 when she went public with their relationship.
“About a year ago, I started receiving hateful messages on my social media accounts. I chose to ignore it until it escalated and these profiles started contacting my friends, family and followers on social media,” she told the publication.
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