She becomes the first Danish contestant to win the long-standing beauty competition, defeating both Miss Nigeria and Mexico in the final round.

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the competition.

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark has taken the title of Miss Universe 2024. Kjaer, 21, was the first Danish contestant to take home the tiara at the 73rd Miss Universe final on Saturday, November 16,