Prince Nikolai of Denmark set out to discover his maternal origins in Hong Kong. An exceptional mother-son trip, including ferry excursions and a visit to Alexandra Manley’s childhood places, as shared Vanity Fair this Tuesday, March 31.
A moving journey. Prince Nikolai of Denmark spent incredible times with his mother, Alexandra Manley, in Hong Kong discovering his origins. “Hello from Hong Kong”he wrote in his story on Instagram, accompanying his short message with a photo of the sublime view of the city. During this trip they visited some of the places where Prince Joachim’s ex-wife spent her childhood. “Two cities, four days. Full speed ahead! Hong Kong, even in just 48 hours, is unforgettable”she said in the caption of a post on her Instagram account, specifying: «Prochaine étape : la Chine !»
In the photos shared by the Countess of Frederiksborg, Internet users saw them posed on a breathtaking terrace with a breathtaking view, and, interestingly, they were wearing matching beige t-shirts. One of the most memorable moments of their stay was certainly the ascent of the Peak Tram, a historic funicular in service since 1888 which transports passengers to the summit of Victoria Peak, where the famous Peak Tower stands. «Mes vues préférées»a commenté Alexandra Manley. “What an extraordinary journey!”Prince Nikolai added under his mother’s post, showing them on a ferry trip from Victoria Harbor to admire the city, sharedVanity Fair Spainthis Tuesday, March 31.
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Nikolai from Denmark with his mother in China: a look back at their exceptional trip
After their visit to Hong Kong, Alexandra Manley and her son flew to China, more precisely Shanghai. Upon arrival, they visited popular tourist sites, such as Zhujiajiao, a city about 1,500 years old, nicknamed the Venice of the city. Located in the Qingpu district, it is one of the most famous lake cities in the region. Wearing red life jackets, Nicolas and his mother took a nighttime boat ride on the canals, illuminated by thousands of lights and lanterns. During their trip, the mother and son also attended a traditional Chinese performance and climbed the Shanghai Tower, the tallest skyscraper in China and the second tallest in the world, reaching 632 meters and 128 floors.
