'My heart goes out to all the victims': Count Nikolai's message to Australia after Bondi attack, joining chorus of royals expressing condolences

Denmark's Count Nikolai has expressed his sorrow for the victims and those caught up in Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

The 26-year-old lived in Bondi after completing a semester at Sydney's University of Technology.

Count Nikolai's message came less than 24 hours after his uncle, King Frederik, said he and his Australian-born wife Queen Mary were "profoundly saddened" by the terror attack.

In a note shared on his Instagram stories, Count Nikolai said: "My heart goes out to all the victims, their families, and everyone affected by the tragedy in Sydney yesterday".

His girlfriend, Benedikte Throustrup, who has also spent a significant amount of time in Bondi and Sydney, wrote: "absolutely heartbreaking what happened yesterday at Bondi".

The couple, who have been dating for around eight years, moved to Australia in September 2023 when Nikolai enrolled at the University of Technology in Sydney. He was on exchange from the Copenhagen Business School and graduated in June, 2024.

He and Throustrup then split their time between Sydney and Copenhagen, living and working between the two cities while also exploring large parts of Australia including Tasmania where Queen Mary was born.

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Queen Mary was visibly emotional when she was asked about the Bondi attacks while arriving for an event in Copenhagen overnight.

The 53-year-old, who wore a black velvet suit, had tears in her eyes as she gave a brief comment to the waiting media on Monday.

"Our family is deeply shocked by the brutal attack at Bondi Beach," Queen Mary said.

"Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go to all those affected, the Australian people and Jewish community."

Queen Mary lived in Bondi prior to marrying Denmark's King. She was living there in 2000 when she met then-Crown Prince Frederik at the Slip Inn, in Sydney, before relocating to Copenhagen in 2002.

In December 2022, she and her family were photographed walking through Bondi, including along its famous boulevard, during a visit to Australia where they spent Christmas with Mary's relatives in Hobart.

Hours after the attack at the beach on Sunday, Queen Mary and King Frederik were among the first royals to send their condolences.

"We and the people of Denmark are profoundly saddened by the tragic news of the terror attack at Bondi Beach today," the King and Queen said in the statement, issued from the Danish Royal House.

"We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all those affected, their loved ones, the people of Australia and the Jewish community."

Overnight, Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia expressed their "sincere condolences on the tragic loss of lives".

"We extend our sincere condolences and our heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of the victims and to the people of Australia," he said.

"Our thoughts are with those within the Jewish communities. Together, we must stand in unity against antisemitism and hatred."

Norway's King Harald also sent a message, saying he was "deeply saddened by the news".

"Once again, an innocent Jewish community was targeted. On behalf of myself and the Norwegian people, I would like to express my sincere condolences to you, the people of Australia and its Jewish community and ask you to convey my deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and others affected by this tragic event."

Monaco's Prince Albert II said in a statement given to nine.com.au: "It is with a deep emotion that I learnt of the tragic antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney during a Hanukkah celebration.

"Our thoughts are with the grieving families of the victims of this unspeakable act of violence."

Prince Albert expressed his "utmost solidarity and deepest condolences to all those affected" on behalf of Monaco.

King Charles and Queen Camilla said they were "appalled and saddened" by the "most dreadful antisemitic attack".

"Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected so dreadfully, including the police officers who were injured while protecting members of their community," the monarch said.

"In times of hurt, Australians always rally together in unity and resolve. I know that the spirit of the community and love that shines so brightly in Australia – and the light at the heart of the Chanukah Festival – will always triumph over the darkness of such evil."

The Prince and Princess of Wales also sent a message of support.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and stand with the Jewish community in grief," Prince William and Catherine said.

"We are also thinking about the bravery of the emergency responders, particularly the two injured officers."

If you have been impacted by the terror attack in Bondi there is support available.

Call Lifeline Australia, call 13 11 14. For those under 25 years old, you can contact Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800.

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