Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City.

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been named Miss Universe 2024, marking the competition's first-ever win for a Danish contestant. She was presented her tiara by Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios.

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is the new Miss Universe 2024, the first Danish contestant to take the crown. “Who are you?” a handler asked her moments after her crowning on Saturday night, in video shared to the competition’s official Instagram account.