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<\/p>\nPrincess Mary’s nephew Count Nikolai certainly brought his princely power to the launch of the Melbourne Cup in Sydney on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The handsome Burberry model, 24, looked every inch the dashing European royal at festivities at Mimi’s in Sydney’s Coogee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nikolai, who was guest of honour at the event, opted for a glittering pinstripe blazer and matching pants for the occasion, with him finishing the look with black boots.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The university student smouldered as he gazed at photographers while standing by the media wall at the restaurant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Joining Nikolai on the red carpet was Phoebe Burgess who turned heads wearing a floral strapless top and matching pants.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Princess Mary’s nephew Count Nikolai, 24, was every inch the dashing royal as he led the arrivals at the Melbourne Cup launch at Mimi’s in Sydney on Tuesday. Pictured\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nikolai, who was guest of honour at the event, opted for a glittering pinstripe blazer and matching pants for the occasion, with him finishing the look with black boots<\/p>\n
Phoebe opted for a pair of black sandals that complemented the outfit perfectly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The influencer kept her accessories to a minimum wearing just a bangle and earrings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Vogue podcaster wore her blonde tresses down and opted for a glossy makeup look for the high glam event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Also at the event was Nicole Kidman’s niece Lucia Hawley.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The university student smouldered as he gazed at photographers while standing by the media wall at the restaurant<\/p>\n
The 7Bravo host opted for a fitted, longline button-down pink frock which featured long sleeves.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She paired it with a black clutch and Mary Jane heels.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The celebrity journalist wore her brunette tresses back, with a glossy makeup palette.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ex-Bachelor couple Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards were all smiles for the occasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Joining Nikolai on the red carpet was Phoebe Burgess who turned heads wearing a floral strapless top and matching pants<\/p>\n
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Also at the event was Nicole Kidman’s niece Lucia Hawley who opted for a fitted, longline button-down pink frock which featured long sleeves\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ex-Bachelor couple Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards were all smiles for the occasion<\/p>\n
Tim covered his muscular physique in a fitted black suit which he paired with a black t-shirt and white sneakers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anna looked radiant in a one-shouldered canary yellow frock.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She finished her look with white earrings and white heels.<\/p>\n
Count Nikolai will attend the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Penfold’s Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as a VIP guest.<\/p>\n
He recently told The Daily Telegraph about the tips his Australian-born aunt, Crown Princess Mary, gave him before his semester Down Under.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Daniel MacPherson opted for a crisp white shirt and blue blazer\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Legendary Australian horse trainer Gai Waterhouse was all smiles at the event\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘She gave me a long list, an itinerary of what to do and what not to do, I can’t remember it now but I have it at home,’ Nikolai said.<\/p>\n
The model went on to say it was ‘survival’ stuff.<\/p>\n
‘Basic ”survival skills”, I would say clap your boots before putting them on, stuff like that, flush the toilet before you use it. I do not (want a snake or spider),’ he added.<\/p>\n
Nikolai is Down Under with his girlfriend, Benedikte Thoustrup.<\/p>\n
The pair will stay in the Harbour City from August to November.<\/p>\n
Nikolai, whose father is Prince Joachim of Denmark, is seventh in line to the Danish throne.<\/p>\n
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Eddie McGuire held the cup at the festivities<\/p>\n