Danish Prince Nikolai suspended from elite school
A posh boarding school in Denmark is mired in a scandal. Prince Nikolai also lived there for a few years. Due to an incident, however, the Danish royal was temporarily expelled from the school.
A few days ago the documentary “Herlufsholms hemmelighede” – “The Secrets of Herlufsholm” – was broadcast on TV. The revelations in the production caused a scandal. Because: According to numerous statements, physical violence, sexual abuse and bullying are said to have occurred in the Danish elite boarding school Herlufshols. The memories of 50 former students were compiled for the report.
Prince Christian has also been visiting the educational institution since last year. It is unclear whether the son of the Danish crown prince couple, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary, will remain there. Christian’s sister, Princess Isabella, was also due to start there this fall. Likewise, Prince Nikolai, the son of Prince Joachim and his ex-wife Alexandra von Frederiksborg, was at the school for a few years.
Nikolai broke school rules
The 22-year-old also comes to the fore with the latest statements. In an interview with the Danish TV channel TV 2 Øst, former Rector Klaus Eusebius Jakobsen reveals that Nikolai was suspended for several days during his time on the Internet. The royal offspring lived there from 2014 and graduated from high school four years later.
“A few years ago we had a student here who was a member of the royal family. People know who I’m talking about,” reports Jakobsen. “He broke one of the school alcohol rules and I have to say I was stone cold.” When asked directly, he confirms that it is Nikolai.
The school informed Prince Joachim, who reacted positively. “He was […] glad we raised it, as most parents do when something is wrong. We then got in touch with them […] to advise on future behavior asking for support,” says the former director.
That’s what the royal family says about the reference
Nikolai’s mother then commented on these revelations: “The Countess can confirm that Prince Nikolai received a warning and was sent home for a few days. Both parents spoke to him about this in this context,” her spokeswoman said about the Danish According to the tabloid “Ekstra Bladet”. Previously, Nikolai’s mother emphasized that her son had only good memories of his school days, and she was shocked by the revelations.
Last but not least, there is also a statement from the palace: “We consider it a personal matter that was dealt with in the right place at the time – namely between the school, students and parents.”
