The Extended Bernadotte Family, News Part 1: March 2017 -

LadyFinn · Apr 7, 2019

Countess Bettina Bernadotte on Friday

At the elementary school Dettingen the starting signal was given for the project "Mini gardens - gardening with children" at the initiative "Europa Minigärtner". Financially supported by the Baden-Württemberg Foundation and the Heidehof Foundation, this year the non-profit organization awards two raised beds, the so-called mini gardens, including soil and seeds to 165 interested schools throughout Baden-Württemberg, including the elementary school in Dettingen. "Gardening offers many valuable links to topics such as nutrition, health and the recognition of regional and global contexts. As an exceptional space for learning and experiencing, the mini-gardens are supposed to enrich everyday school life", says countess Bettina Bernadotte, the founder of Europa Minigärtner.
Bettina Gräfin Bernadotte startet landesweites Schulgartenprojekt - DEGA GARTENBAU - Fachmagazin

LadyFinn · Apr 9, 2019

Countess Diana Bernadotte and her children Paulina Marie (15) and Eric (8) at Mainau's traditional Easter photoshoot.
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte was the guest at "Jazz X personlich" -series at Ella & Louis Music Bar in Mannheim on 7th April.
The well-known jazz trumpeter Thomas Siffling moderates the talk and music series, but also accesses himself to the trumpet to play with the guests.
On April 7, 2019, we look forward to countess Bettina Bernadotte:
Born in 1974, countess Bettina Bernadotte has been managing director of the island of Mainau since 2007, which she manages today together with her brother count Björn Bernadotte. In addition to her duties as managing director, she is also engaged in various volunteer activities. Since 2008 she has been President of the Board of Trustees for the Nobel Laureate Meetings in Lindau. Since 2016 she is the CEO of the Mentor Foundation Germany. In 2013 she initiated the project Europa Minigärtner. In addition, she is u.a. Vice President of the IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee and Member of the Board of Directors of the University of Hohenheim. Her hobbies include art and enjoyment of nature.
Events _ Ella & Louis Music Bar Mannheim _ Musikclub _ Rosengarten

LadyFinn · Apr 10, 2019

Dagmar von Arbin celebrates today her 103rd birthday. One of her relatives told to Svensk Damtidning that Dagmar is feeling very well and spends the day with her children and grandchildren.
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JR76 · Apr 10, 2019

As Lady Finn just mentioned Dagmar von Arbin, a great-granddaughter of King Oscar II & Queen Sofia of Sweden & Norway celebrates her 103 birthday today. Dagmar beat the record of her aunt Elsa Cedergren a few days ago & is now the longest living member of the Bernadotte family ever, with her brother Count Oscar Bernadotte who passed away last year aged 97 the longest living male Bernadotte ever. Dagmar was one of the bridesmaids at the wedding of the parents of King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden, Princess Sibylla of Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha and Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden in 1932.

LadyFinn · Apr 19, 2019

Svensk Damtidning's reporter Kristina Svedell took countess Marianne Bernadotte back to Dramaten, the Royal Dramatic Theatre, where Marianne was an actress for eleven years.

- I belong here, says Marianne Bernadotte, 94, as it was the most natural thing in the world.
Here is the Grand Old Lady of the Royal family well-known although she was Marianne Lindberg then. At Cafe Pauli, they open the cafe especially for the actress. Marianne was only 21 years old when she started at the theatre's school.
She was acclaimed for her performances from the first moment and is the oldest left of Ingmar Bergman's actors.
- Oh, the Round room, says Marianne pleasantly and lets her eyes glide over the wall paintings.
She explains that they used to repeat here and the time between then and now feels very short. Marianne remembers the ballet lessons, the gravity and the total devotion.
- My heart is here, she emphasizes and adds with earnest fervor that her existence at Dramaten was a matter on life and death and that she spent eleven years here.
The first time Marianne Bernadotte stood at the main scene was in 1946, at her role as Ariel. Marianne lights up at the memory. It feels special to sit here with her, with an open door to the marble foyer.
She has worked with all the big ones.
Marianne got married in 1948 with inventor Gabriel Tchang and got three children in five years; Robert, Richard and daughter Marielle, the only one still alive. Little Richard died when he was only one year and some months old. That evening when he died, Marianne stood at work at the scene, but she got to home before he passed away. And she went almost straight from his funeral to Dramaten to act again.
There was never any discussion of the matter and the roles required it.
- The conditions were inhuman, she says with tears slowly flowing along her cheeks. When you were in the middle of it, you didn't think, the sense of duty was so strong. It was an endless and painful period.
In addition, Marianne stood for the family's livelihood and was well aware of the importance of working.
How was it to work with Ingmar Bergman?
- We got a wonderful contact! He was unconventional and had a hypnotic ability on us actors. And then he was no demon.
- I was tired of playing beautiful girls and in Ingmar's direction I finally had to play a young woman who you could go into the soul of.
In connection with Dramaten's rebuilding in the late 1950s, Marianne traveled around the country with Riksteatern. She longed home to her children and was tired and worn out after all the years when she had worked almost without rest. In addition, the marriage began to crack.
It was when she and the king's son and designer Sigvard Bernadotte fell in love with each other on a summer evening in Båstad in 1957. Since that time, it was the two of them forever and it led to that that Marianne left the theater.
- Sigvard wanted a wife to have dinner with in the evenings, he made it clear from the beginning and then I couldn't stand on the stage. I got to choose.
- But much love was needed to fill the emptiness after the theater, she says.
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LadyFinn · Apr 27, 2019

Countess Marianne Bernadotte at the party the ambassador of Vietnam to Sweden, Thi Phuong Dung Doan, hosted in honor of the 50 years of good diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam.
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Countess Marianne at Stadsbrudskåren's meeting in March
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LadyFinn · May 10, 2019

Countess Bettina Bernadotte at the jury:
Fourth-year Penn State landscape architecture students who spent the spring semester studying abroad in Bonn, Germany, were tasked with a unique group project: Collaborate with students studying at Nürtingen University to the connect the German city of Überlingen with Mainau Island, a well-established botanical garden located across Lake Constance, by designing “water gardens.” The designs would be submitted to the International Student Workshop where a jury of professionals would critique the work and select five finalists.
The jury of critics who selected the five finalists included: instructors from Penn State and Nürtingen; Jan Zeitler, the mayor of Überlingen; Bettina Gräfin Bernadotte, the owner of the Mainau Botanical Garden (who, interestingly enough, is also a Swedish countess); and Markus Zeiler, director of the Mainau Botanical Garden.
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Stuckeman students collaborate with German colleagues for design competition _ Penn State University

LadyFinn · May 12, 2019

Countess Marianne Bernadotte has given an interview to Aftonbladet, which Expressen quotes.

Marianne Bernadotte met her life's love Sigvard Bernadotte in the 60's.
There was immediate love - and even though the former prince was married, the two became a couple.
Shortly after the divorce, Marianne met 17 years older Sigvard Bernadotte, the king's uncle, through common acquaintances in Båstad. Marianne fell for him, saying that he became her security.
But it was not entirely uncomplicated - Sigvard was married to Danish Sonja Robbert. For Marianne's sake he divorced and in the same year, 1961, they married and Marianne, then 37, became a Bernadotte. When she talks about Sigvard she gets to wipe away the tears.
- He divorced and married me and my children. It is not wise that he dared. He became like a father to them. It was on life and death, he really invested everything, says Marianne.
Sigvard had son Michael Bernadotte, with Sonja Robbert. Marianne had a son and a daughter. Some common children never became.
Sigvard Bernadotte lost his title when he married non-royal German Erica Patzek in 1934. Apanage and the place in the order of succession disappeared, all according to the order of succession at that time.
According to Marianne, it was very important for Sigvard to get restitution. She says that he felt badly treated and was both angry and sad. The couple called themselves Prince and Princess anyway, which created a conflict with the royal family.
In 2002 Sigvard passed away and Marianne was alone. She describes it as waiting for her, and her name is already engraved on the gravestone.
- When I visit Sigvard's grave at the Royal Cemetery, I see my own name, my year of birth and then a dash. Then it will be just set what year it will be. There will not be so many years anymore, but a couple maybe.
Now Marianne spends a lot of time with her grandchildren. A great-grandchild she has also had time to get. In April last year, Thyra was born, she has the same name as Marianne's mother. When she turned one, she got a painting that Sigvard painted for Marianne's mother's 80th birthday.
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LadyFinn · May 14, 2019

On May 10, the creative students, the winners of the nationwide DLR school competition "Protector of the Earth 2.0", from Oldenburg, Papenburg, Bonn and Berlin took part in the award ceremony in the Palm House on the island of Mainau on Lake Constance.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte, Managing Director of Mainau GmbH, opened the event.
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„Beschützer der Erde“_ Schulen nutzten Weltraumtechnik

White roses from Mainau for the Maria in Todtmoos: The initiators of the statue of Mary on the Kirchberg high above the roofs of Todtmoos have realized their project and brought for the planting of the pedestal of the statue of Mary white roses from the flower island Mainau. Volker Albiez and Father Roman Brud were personally welcomed there by countess Diana Bernadotte.
The countess was the patron of an impressive charity concert for a fountain project in Africa some time ago and was impressed by the idea that Mainau roses should decorate the statue of the Virgin in the future. The Countess even spontaneously announced a visit to Todtmoos in the near future.
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LadyFinn · May 19, 2019

Countess Bettina Bernadotte was one of the guests at Gaby Hauptmann's talk show "Talk am See" aired at SWR yesterday.
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The program:
Mit Christoph Sonntag und Bettina Gräfin Bernadotte _ TV-Programm _ SWR Fernsehen _ SWR.de

Photos of countess Marianne Bernadotte taken on 3rd May by photographer Mickan Palmqvist, part of the photos were used at Marianne's interview in Aftonbladet published a week ago.
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LadyFinn · May 24, 2019

On 28th April the 5. Internationaler Bodensee-Trachtentag was arranged on Mainau Island. 2000 people wearing national costumes gather to this event.
This unique folklore festival takes place every two years on the island of Mainau, and the regional association of Baden-Württemberg national and state associations invites participants from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte gave a welcoming speech, wearing her Sweden dress, of course.
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5. Internationaler Bodensee-Trachtentag - Insel Mainau

Count Björn Bernadotte hosted today on Mainau Island the 5. Mainauer Nachhaltigkeitsdialog (Mainau Sustainability Dialogue). The Lennart Bernadotte Foundation is the co-organizer of the dialogue.
The 5th Mainau Sustainability Dialogue on Friday, May 24, on the island of Mainau is dedicated to climate protection and the energy transition and what municipalities can do. Because our cities and communities play a key role in protecting our climate.
At this photo we see count Björn (3rd from left) and countess Bettina's husband Philipp Haug (4th from left).
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Count Björn and state secretary Andre Baumann
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LadyFinn · May 30, 2019

At Mainau Island starts today Gräfliches Inselfest 2019 (The Count's Island Festival)
The Count’s Island Festival | 30 May to 2 June 2019
The ethos of the 16th Count’s Island Festival is again all about “strolling, shopping and enjoyment.” More than 70 national and international exhibitors offer everything you can imagine on the theme of “trends and life style for the garden lover”. As well as enjoying the varied programme of events, you can obtain tips and suggestions for your own garden or balcony from the Mainau gardening experts.
Gräfliches Inselfest 2019 - Insel Mainau

The Flyer of the Inselfest with program, countess Diana Bernadotte's Hat Fashion Show two times a day.
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About Philipp Haug, husband of countess Bettina Bernadotte, at Akzent
Philipp Haug, Vice President of the European Cultural Forum Mainau eV
"For me, the European Charter of Fundamental Rights is the core of the European community of values. Living together values are a prerequisite and the glue for any kind of alliance and create mutual appreciation, interest, exchange, trust, openness, security or in short: create a home.
For my family (including several family members with a Swedish and / or German passport), Europe is home and, first of all, a success story: it is still the continent with the fewest warlike conflicts and has secured the longest peaceful period in our history for 74 years."
Philipp Haug – akzent

At the website of Mainau, count Christian's text and photo has been changed. There is now a photo of only of him, and the text doesn't mention his wife and son anymore.
The Bernadotte Family - Insel Mainau _ EN

LadyFinn · Jun 6, 2019

Countess Marianne Bernadotte delivered The Bernadotte Art Awards (Awards from Stiftelsen Marianne & Sigvard Bernadottes Konstnärsfond) yesterday at Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde. Totally SEK 300 000 was delivered to five artists.
So far only one photo
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LadyFinn · Jun 8, 2019

Countess Marianne Bernadotte delivered the Stockholm Culture Awards at the House of Nobility on 9th March, here to Olle Persson, opera singer. Countess Marianne is a member of the Advisory Board of Stockholm Culture Awards.
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Actor Ian Buchanan has reminisced the meeting with countess Marianne in Hollywood in 1995 at his Twitter

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LadyFinn · Jun 16, 2019

Countess Marianne Bernadotte is a member of Stadsbrudskåren. It consists now of 21 women and was founded in 1965. It's purpose is to raise funds which are then donated to support vulnerable women and children in Stockholm.
They have monthly meetings.
At Facebook of Stadsbrudskåren, countess Marianne on 18th May
"After our monthly meeting in May, founder Chris Platin's son Pontus came and surprised us. With him he had the first two caps that were used in the corps - two absolutely lovely creations that he found in his mother's hides. Marianne Bernadotte has been a member of Stadsbrudskåren since the start in 1965!"
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The cap which the ladies use now
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LadyFinn · Jun 21, 2019

The Swedish Midsummer is celebrated tomorrow on Mainau Island

Midsummer has a long tradition in Sweden and the other Nordic countries where it does not get really dark at night. It is one of the biggest festivals of the year and is celebrated on the Saturday closest to the longest day of the year with relatives, neighbors and friends. The Comital family Bernadotte, which has its roots in Sweden, wants to bring this Swedish tradition closer to the guests of the Mainau Island - that's why we celebrate together on the Rothaus Seeterrasse midsummer and everybody is invited to join us.
12.00 - 17.30 Among others flower wreaths binding with Countess Diana,
In the evening from 5.30 pm to 9 pm, Anna & Tyko will enchant you with their music in the piazza of the Rothaus lakeside terrace and at the end of the midsummer festival you can join our free lantern tour through the park at 9 pm.
Mittsommer 2019 - Insel Mainau

Count Björn Bernadotte was interviewed at SWR's "Expedition in die Heimat", which was shown on 21st June.
The clip in Mainau with count Björn starts at 9.53.
On the flower island of Mainau Annette Krause is received by count Björn Bernadotte. He gives an insight into the photo archive of his famous father count Lennart Bernadotte, who made the Mainau one of the most popular excursion destinations in Germany.
Garden director Markus Zeiler tells about the gardening and shows also the little house in Mainau, where people can go and ask about plants, gardening and problems they have with their gardens.
Expedition in die Heimat_ Inselhopping im Bodensee _ Startseite _ Expedition in die Heimat _ SWR.de

LadyFinn · Jun 29, 2019

Tomorrow:
The 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (#LINO19) dedicated to physics will take place 30 June–5 July 2019. 39 Nobel Laureates have already confirmed their participation – including the 2018 laureates in physics Donna Strickland and Gérard Mourou. They will meet 600 international young scientists from 89 countries for an inspiring dialogue. The key topics of #LINO19 will be dark matter and cosmology, laser physics and gravitational waves.

The Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings and the Foundation Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings organise the annual one-week events. The executive secretariat is responsible for planning and realisation.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte af Wisborg is president of the Council, which sets the course for the Lindau Meetings’ concept and programme. Internationally accredited scientists from the fields of medicine, physics, chemistry and the economic sciences are members of the Council. The work of the Council benefits from the commitment of the secretaries of the assemblies responsible for awarding the Nobel Prizes, which are represented in the Council.
The Foundation was established in the year 2000 by the Council and the Bernadotte family on the initiative of 50 Nobel Laureates. Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kluge serves as the chairman of the board of the Foundation. Joint initiatives regarding the advancement of the Lindau Meetings and the establishment of an international network of academic partners are key priorities in addition to ensuring sustainable funding.

On Sunday 30th June
Countess Bettina Bernadotte gives the welcoming speech at the opening ceremony
On Monday 1st July
Countess Bettina gives the welcoming speech at the International Get-Together
On Thursday 4th July
Countess Bettina gives the welcoming speech at the Bavarian Evening
On Friday 5th July
At the traditional trip to the Mainau Island countess Bettina and count Björn Bernadotte welcome everyone to Mainau at the Mainau Castle Meadow
Countess Bettina gives a speech at the conclusion of the day at Mainau Castle courtyard
69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting - Meeting Programme

On Saturday evening countess Bettina attended at The Summer Party of Science (pre-event of LINO19) at Eilguthalle in Lindau, here with Anja Karliczek, the Federal Minister of Education and Research in Germany.
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LadyFinn · Jun 30, 2019

The opening ceremony of #LINO19 is about to begin. Countess Bettina Bernadotte, President of our Council, Jürgen Kluge, Chairman of our Foundation, and Lord Mayor of Lindau, are greeting the Nobel Laureates, German Federal Minister Anja Karliczek @BMBF_Bund.

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Countess Bettina Bernadotte welcomes German Federal Minister of Education and Research, Anja Karliczek, Nobel Laureates, guests and young scientists to the 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

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Always a touching moment: Countess Bettina Bernadotte invites the audience to join her for a moment of silence for the Nobel Laureates who passed away in the last 12 months.

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“Never before have so many countries been represented in this extraordinary exchange. All you excellent scientists from around the world have one thing in common: your passion for physics” says Countess Bettina

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LadyFinn · Jul 1, 2019

LadyFinn · Jul 3, 2019

Countess Bettina Bernadotte at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting yesterday
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And today
"The ever elegant Countess Bettina Bernadotte"

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Countess Bettina thanks representatives from our Academic Partners for nominating the great young scientists of #LINO19 „You are the ones who guarantee the high quality of our participants!“

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LadyFinn · Jul 5, 2019

LadyFinn · Jul 5, 2019

Traditionally the last day of The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting is organized on Mainau Island. On 07.45 countess Bettina Bernadotte, the Nobel Laureates and young scientists left from Lindau to Mainau Island with m/s Sonnenkönigin ship.
Countess Bettina arriving to the ship
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Leaving Lindau
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Countess Bettina gave a speech at the ship
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At m/s Sonnenkönigin
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The boat trip to @mainau Island is hosted by Baden-Württemberg (@BWjetzt) On the Sonnenkönigin, a number of booths present innovative science projects, universities and institutions in the state.

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M/s Sonnenkönigin arrived to Mainau Island at 10.20
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Count Björn Bernadotte welcomed the Nobel Laureates, young scientists and guests to the last day of the Meeting on Mainau Island.
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"The gardens of Mainau Island are breathtaking! And what a beautiful day for this final excursion of the @lindaunobel meeting!"

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At the Mainau Castle courtyard
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Countess Bettina and her husband Philipp Haug listened to the lectures and discussions
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Science picnic at the Mainau Castle meadows for all, also countess Bettina and her husband were there.
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Countess Bettina concluded the Meeting with Ulrich Steinbach, the Deputy Minister from the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts, Government of the State of Baden-Württemberg, Germany
It's time to say goodbye: the #LINO19 farewell starts with Countess Bettina at @mainau castle. "You can do a lot. You can talk to people outside your bubble. You can make a difference," she encourages our young scientists.

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And at 16.30 m/s Sonnenkönigin left from Mainau Island back to Lindau and the Meeting had ended. There is a Lindau Alumni Party at the ship.

The Mainau Island thanks for the visit.

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LadyFinn · Jul 6, 2019

With emotional appeals for the social commitment of scientists, the 69th Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau has come to an end. Countess Bettina Bernadotte, President of the Council for the Nobel Laureate Meetings, said at the farewell to the participants on the island of Mainau: "Get out there, talk to people." This year, 18 Nobel laureates and around 600 young scientists took part in the conference. The spokeswoman for the young scientists, Fiona Panther said: "We learned to build bridges, not borders."
Emotionaler Appell zum Schluss - Schwäbische

Honoris United Universities Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks Honoris’ partnership with this elite academic establishment, which collaborates with the most renowned science and research institutions worldwide, and details future plans for Honoris to form a delegation of outstanding Natural Sciences and Economics Graduates from Africa
During the 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, the Council and Foundation for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honoris United Universities, the first private pan-African higher education network, to increase participation and to promote research in natural sciences and economics across Africa.
As part of the MoU, Honoris and the Council and Foundation will rigorously select a delegation of students and postgraduates in science and economics from member institutions in Africa to attend future Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, including the 70th edition that will cover all themes, due to take place in 2020.
“Africa is such a dynamic continent with so many promising young scientists. The Lindau Meetings are proud to foster the participation of African scientists for several years now. I am thus deeply grateful for the partnership with Honoris United Universities as it means a cornerstone in this important effort”, says Countess Bettina Bernadotte, President of the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
Ben Television _ Sky channel 175 » Honoris United Universities Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lindau Nobel Laureate
Le Matin - Honoris scelle un partenariat avec les Rencontres des lauréats du prix Nobel à Lindau

LadyFinn · Jul 7, 2019

Europäisches KulturForum Mainau e.V. was founded on 1998 on the initiative of countess Sonja Bernadotte. The Forum is under the patronage of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and promotes and moderates the culture on Lake Konstanz. The Lennart Bernadotte Foundation is the Forum's sponsor. Count Christian Bernadotte is the President of the Forum and countess Bettina Bernadotte's husband Philipp Haug the Vice President.

Europäisches KulturForum Mainau e.V. organizes every summer "Jazz unter Palmen" concerts at the Palm House in Mainau, and every autumn "Klassischer Herbst" concerts at the White Hall of the Mainau Castle.
On 28th June Forum's Vice President Philipp Haug welcomed people to the concert of Andrea Motis Quintet at the Palm House.
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Europäisches KulturForum Mainau e.V. – Menschen innerhalb Europas auf kultureller Ebene zusammenführen

Baron Martin von Pallandt has visited countess Diana Bernadotte's Hat Studio during The Count's Island Festival on 1st June.
"With or without the Hat? That is the question"
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LadyFinn · Jul 15, 2019

Countess Marianne Bernadotte celebrates today her 95th birthday.

Some photos of her life
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Finnish Hufvudstadsbladet has interviewed countess Marianne due to her birthday.
She is asked about her life with Sigvard.
You also entered a whole new world. Your father-in-law became King Gustav VI Adolf. How was it?
- I was never impressed with that. When Sigvard wanted me to meet his father, I felt that it was nothing special. We often had him at dinner. He was very cute and kind. I was good at cooking and he liked a lot of homely fare.
Over forty years she got with her Sigvard Bernadotte. Together they became the weekly press favorites. Sigvard was already when they met a prominent designer. And Marianne was soon noticed for her great fashion interest. In 1985, she was named one of the world's ten best-dressed women.
You still look very good. What is the recipe?
- I do nothing special. I hate going out and walking, but I spend a lot of time with friends and family and am not much alone. Sometimes you sleep poorly. It is probably an age sign.
- But I've been lucky. First and foremost in that I have been healthy and that my mind is still working. It's a gift. Then I got everything I wanted. So I'm just happy and grateful.
Countess Marianne celebrates her birthday with her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grevinnan Bernadotte_ ”Jag har fått allt jag önskat mig”

Swedish Press Agency congratulates countess Marianne with these photos
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LadyFinn · Jul 16, 2019

Svensk Damtidning about Marianne Bernadotte's birthday.

Philanthropist. Style Icon. And daughter-in-law to Gustaf VI Adolf.
Yesterday, eternally elegant Marianne Bernadotte celebrated 95 years and she was celebrated royally.
- The royal family has, of course, congratulated her on the occasion of her birthday, says Margareta Thorgren.
Can you tell me more about how?
- No, it's private. But of course they have paid attention to Marianne Bernadotte in connection with the 95th anniversary.
The big day was yesterday.
- Marianne collected the family at Hook's mansion, it is located a few miles south of Jönköping. It was a couple of nice days, but no friends this time, but only the family, daughter Marielle, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one of the friends tells.
- And earlier this summer she was celebrated by us friends, then it became a great surprise party with a party dinner for 120 people in the Prinsens Ateljé at Prins Eugen's Waldemarsudde at Djurgården in Stockholm.
95 years, that means that Marianne Bernadotte is now the second oldest in the Bernadotte family (after Dagmar von Arbin who is 103).
Kungafamiljens hyllning! Så firades Marianne Bernadotte 95 år _ Svensk Damtidning

LadyFinn · Jul 27, 2019

It's been almost two years since 24 children from the Kitzingen district started their horticultural adventure. They have planted, sown, harvested and cared for.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte presented them on Mainau official participation certificates.
The project "Europa Minigärtner" has its origin on the well-known flower island. The aim of the initiative, founded by countess Bettina Bernadotte, is to bring nature closer to children - and at the same time to get to know the exciting profession of the gardener. About once a month, the children meet with their project manager in various companies. The range is diverse, and so the European mini gardener Wiesentheid have learned a lot, from cucumber cultivation on the fruit tree processing to the maintenance of the public green
Last Sunday, the group drove with project manager Margot Burger to flower island Mainau to receive their certificates at a closing party.
Countess Bettina with the mini gardeners
Die Minigärtner haben einen Plan

Count Christian Bernadotte (4th from right), the President of Europäisches KulturForum Mainau e.V., with the winners of Anneliese Rothenberger Competition in May.
The renowned singing competition for young opera singers takes place every two years under the umbrella of the Europäisches KulturForum Mainau traditionally at Mainau Castle.
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Lots of photos from Mainau Island on 5th July at a blog
Insel Mainau – wohnwagen-reisen.ch

The Kvarnamåla International Music Festival on 29-31 August has four concerts.
Christian Bernadotte (son of count Carl Johan Bernadotte) is the patron of the festival and has sent a greeting to the website of the festival:
The Kvarnamåla International Music Festival Greeting

Christian and Marianne Bernadotte have three children and live in Ohio. Christian has got a heart transplant.
A new heart means a second chance for a full life

Christian is the Chairman of The Swedish - American Chamber of Commerce Ohio, and his wife Marianne is a member of the Board.
Board of Directors

LadyFinn · Aug 25, 2019

Austrian Wiener Regimentskapelle IR 4 played yesterday at Mainau Island. Here at a photo with count Björn Bernadotte
"At the invitation of Count Bernadotte, we were allowed to play today at Schloss Mainau! Thank you very much for the invitation!"
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LadyFinn · Sep 5, 2019

At the dinner the Comital Family Bernadotte af Wisborg hosted on the Mainau Island in honor of queen Silvia and Mentor Foundation's 25th anniversary on Tuesday, we saw countess Diana Bernadotte's tattoos and short hair:
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ursulajohanna · Sep 5, 2019

On which years was born the three children of Countess Bettina Bernadotte-Wisborg?
I don'nt find any information about her children

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