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.

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.

Jewelmer designed the Miss Universe crown, which was crafted with the national gem of the Philippines: the golden South Sea pearl. The Lumière de l’Infini tiara is encrusted with diamonds and features a sunburst motif at the center. Following her crowning, Theilvig was also presented with a matching golden South Sea pearl necklace.