Death & Funeral of Richard, 6th Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg: March 2017

[Marc23]

The article does mention that Princess Nathalie with family also live at Berleburg. I was under the impression that they lived some distance away.
However Princess Alexandra and family live near Mainz.

I visted Schloss Berleburg 2 years ago and saw Nathalie getting back from the horse ride.

Apart from her, Gustav also lived in the Castle. They have apartments in the right wing of the Castle, if we look on this picture. On the left side is a museum.

Prince Richard and Princess Benedikte actually did not live in the Castle, but in a manor(house) in front of the Castle.

You can see it in this picture:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/27/article-2672014-1F2E9F7600000578-289_634x433.jpg

The Castle and the white manor on the right in front of the Castle.

 

[Nordic]

The article does mention that Princess Nathalie with family also live at Berleburg. I was under the impression that they lived some distance away.
However Princess Alexandra and family live near Mainz.

January this year, when Princess Nathalie was appointed the new national coach of the Danish dressage team it was said : "lives at Berleburg but later in the year the family will move to Hamburg"

Dansk Ride Forbund - Prinsesse Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein ny landstræner for det danske dressurlandshold

 

[polyesco]

According to the Norwegian Royal Calendar, Martha Louise will attend the funeral. Iceland begins a State Visit to Norway on the 21st

"21/03/2017 Funeral
Princess Martha Louise represents the Royal Family at the funeral of Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg from Evangelische Stadtkirche, Bad Berleburg, Germany"

 

[eya]

"Some old photos in the memory of Prince Richard."
" Every year at this time the beginning of July, organized a big folk festival in the town of Berleburg and the princely family castle, a festival with music, dances, and many other entertainment ... a lot of beer! In celebration of 1967 would participate for the first time and the fiancee of Prince , Princess Benedikte with her mother Queen Ingrid and her sister Queen Anna-Maria"

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And after that Princes Richard and Benedikte came in Greece and staying for 10 days

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"How close Wittgensteiner felt to Richard Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg became more and more evident at the weekend in Bad Berleburg, because the opportunity to meet personally in the castle chapel by the boss of the traditional " Adelshauses was very lively - despite the miserable weather with rain and wind on Saturday and Sunday. People were uninterruptedly on the way to the chapel, where the coffin of the Wittgenstein Wisent project was laid under a flag. Sometimes it was individuals, but also families or groups. The fact that large delegations of the Berneburg and Berghausen shooting clubs as well as the volunteer fire brigade belonged to the mourners also underscores the fact that Prince Richard always showed himself as a citizen and interested in life in his hometown. Many people also took the opportunity to perpetuate a last greeting in one of the available condolence books."


Siegener Zeitung :: LOKALES :: Letzte Ehre für Prinz Richard

https://translate.googleusercontent...e80-ds&usg=ALkJrhhjUsw1umY-ZX4k82eoCRv2EHrVBA

Live from Berleburg https://www.facebook.com/billedbladet/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED …

https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongeli...-i-gang-med-de-sidste-forberedelser-til-prins

Here the guest list

https://twitter.com/Rick_Evers/status/844154693299437569

Silvia, Madeleine

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Greek Royals

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Joachim, Marie

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7cZEI9XQAAXXqN.jpg

Dutch Royals

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[HereditaryPrincess]

Oh, how sad and sudden. May he rest in peace.

 

[WreathOfLaurels]

"Aryan", technically speaking, is someone who, thousands of years ago, was, I suppose, from the region which now includes parts of northern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. Whatever "Aryan" means in Nazi pseudoscience is, however, open to interpretation. That is why I find it odd that such clauses are still found in post-Nazi Germany.

I was personally under the impression that a lot of legal stuff from that time period had been declared null and void post 1945 surrender. But it was pointed out above that its their older house laws that are still in effect from 1607 as well. The fact that treaties governing marriage pre 1919 are still in effect doesn't actually suprise me as as these treaties were technically international law (ie agreements made between sovereign states) at the time and that their obligations were inherited by the mediatized families post Vienna Congress and German Unifaction makes sense. At least I think that's what's happened here...

 

[Minister of Court]

Queen Silvia has dropped out of Stockholm Peace Talks tomorrow (Victoria will go instead), which could mean that Silvia will attend the funeral.

 

[Kingen]

Queen Silvia has dropped out of Stockholm Peace Talks tomorrow (Victoria will go instead), which could mean that Silvia will attend the funeral.

Queen Silvia has also dropped out of other engagements tomorrow, like the audience for the President of Croatia.

 

[Baron Brockdorf]

Queen Silvia has also dropped out of other engagements tomorrow, like the audience for the President of Croatia.

The Queen and Princess Madeleine will attend the funeral, a representative from the press department of the royal court told expressen. however the event has not been listen on the court calendar yet, perhaps because it is considered as a private family event
Silvia och Madeleine till kungliga begravningen | Kvällsposten

 

[Muhler]

And the NRF will be represented by Princess Märtha Louise. Prinsesse Märtha Louise deltager i prins Richards bisættelse | BILLED-BLADET

 

[polyesco]

a gallery of photos in honor of Richard
Prins Richard 1934 - 2017 | Kongehuset

 

[Rudolph]

Rick Evers‏ @Rick_Evers
Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix will attend funeral of Richard Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Looks like there will a nice royal gathering for the Prince Richards Funeral service,I doubt we'll see anyone from the UK,Luxembourg,Spain,Belgium or Monaco.

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

And the NRF will be represented by Princess Märtha Louise. Prinsesse Märtha Louise deltager i prins Richards bisættelse | BILLED-BLADET

As a Norwegian expert said, I think both King Harald and Queen Sonja would have been present at the funeral if it had not been for the State visit from Iceland.

 

[Countessmeout]

It's a private family funeral, so not surprised if no Brits, Spain, Lux or Monaco.

Was right when i thought Madeleine may go to support her godmother. Nice that Queen Silvia is also able to attend. Nice to see the Beatrix coming.

 

[principessa]

I guess we see also the whole greek royal family.

 

[Countessmeout]

Considering how close the three sisters are, I'd be expecting a large Greek turn out. He was their brother in law/uncle. Maybe not the kids, school, but certainly the adults.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands had a special bond with the late Prince Richard. He was befriended with the German aristocrat Claus von Amsberg and on an evening in June 1964 at Schloss Kronberg something happened. That evening saw the ball for the wedding of Princess Tatiana (Prince Richard's sister) with Prince Moritz von Hessen.

Princess Beatrix felt head over heels in love with that charming gentleman Claus von Amsberg who was there with Prince Richard. To give this fresh blooming love a chance without media intrusion, Prince Richard was willing to appear in public with the Princess. So the media was fooled, leading to rumours about an engagement of the future Queen of the Netherlands with Prince Richard zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. In the meantime Beatrix and Claus could learn each other better and better.

In return, in March 1966, Prince Richard was one of the guests on the wedding of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus, in Amsterdam. There he met a ravissante beauty, named Princess Benedikte of Denmark. The rest is history...

No wonder that the Princess joins her son Willem-Alexander and her daughter-in-law Máxima to the funeral. They had such a special bond and it must be aching for her to know that her Claus' dear friend has left this world too...

 

[Marengo]

It seems that count Jefferson of Pfeill is not present (yet).

From the Greek RF I see Queen Anne-Marie and Princess Theodora.

 

[iceflower]

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A first gallery - so sad to see...


** ppe gallery **


And another one:


** gettyimages: DEU: Prince Richard Funeral Service In Bad Berleburg **

(The gettyimages photos are not as blurry as the seem, just click on them to see)

 

[Mari-Anne]

Yes, its very sad to see...
Prince Richard lived long life, yet, you never want to loose any of your family members and its always heartbreaking when you have to say final farewell.
My deepest symphathies to the family. May he rest in peace.

I'd like to say that its very heartwarming to see that there will be so many representatives from different royal families attending the funeral of late Prince Richard. They share happy moments like big jubilees, weddings, christenings, and they won't stay away at moments like this.

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[maria-olivia]

Will we have a transmission in life at 2 pm ?

 

[SLV]

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands had a special bond with the late Prince Richard. He was befriended with the German aristocrat Claus von Amsberg and on an evening in June 1964 at Schloss Kronberg something happened. That evening saw the ball for the wedding of Princess Tatiana (Prince Richard's sister) with Prince Moritz von Hessen.

Princess Beatrix felt head over heels in love with that charming gentleman Claus von Amsberg who was there with Prince Richard. To give this fresh blooming love a chance without media intrusion, Prince Richard was willing to appear in public with the Princess. So the media was fooled, leading to rumours about an engagement of the future Queen of the Netherlands with Prince Richard zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. In the meantime Beatrix and Claus could learn each other better and better.

In return, in March 1966, Prince Richard was one of the guests on the wedding of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus, in Amsterdam. There he met a ravissante beauty, named Princess Benedikte of Denmark. The rest is history...

No wonder that the Princess joins her son Willem-Alexander and her daughter-in-law Máxima to the funeral. They had such a special bond and it must be aching for her to know that her Claus' dear friend has left this world too...

I never knew that. Thanks for telling us.

 

[QueenPenny]

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands had a special bond with the late Prince Richard. He was befriended with the German aristocrat Claus von Amsberg and on an evening in June 1964 at Schloss Kronberg something happened. That evening saw the ball for the wedding of Princess Tatiana (Prince Richard's sister) with Prince Moritz von Hessen.

Princess Beatrix felt head over heels in love with that charming gentleman Claus von Amsberg who was there with Prince Richard. To give this fresh blooming love a chance without media intrusion, Prince Richard was willing to appear in public with the Princess. So the media was fooled, leading to rumours about an engagement of the future Queen of the Netherlands with Prince Richard zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. In the meantime Beatrix and Claus could learn each other better and better.

In return, in March 1966, Prince Richard was one of the guests on the wedding of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus, in Amsterdam. There he met a ravissante beauty, named Princess Benedikte of Denmark. The rest is history...

No wonder that the Princess joins her son Willem-Alexander and her daughter-in-law Máxima to the funeral. They had such a special bond and it must be aching for her to know that her Claus' dear friend has left this world too...

What a lovely story!

The pictures from his funeral are heart-breaking; his family looks so devastated. He was no doubt much loved, and I hope for peace and comfort to his loved ones.

 

[Fürstin Taxis]

Siegener Zeitung :: LOKALES :: Abschied von Prinz Richard

Escorting the casket out of the castle

The weather here is chilly, as you can see at the broadcast.

The Royals are arriving

Princess Sarvath of Jordan
The King and Queen of the Netherlands, Princess Beatrix
King Constantine (very frail), Queen Anne Marie, Prince Nicholas, Princess Alexia, Prince Philippos, Princess Theodora
Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine
Princess Märtha Louise
Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, the Crown Princely Couple

 

[Fürstin Taxis]

The whole family arrived now and they closed the doors of the church.

 

[Duchess Sophie]

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands had a special bond with the late Prince Richard. He was befriended with the German aristocrat Claus von Amsberg and on an evening in June 1964 at Schloss Kronberg something happened. That evening saw the ball for the wedding of Princess Tatiana (Prince Richard's sister) with Prince Moritz von Hessen.

Princess Beatrix felt head over heels in love with that charming gentleman Claus von Amsberg who was there with Prince Richard. To give this fresh blooming love a chance without media intrusion, Prince Richard was willing to appear in public with the Princess. So the media was fooled, leading to rumours about an engagement of the future Queen of the Netherlands with Prince Richard zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. In the meantime Beatrix and Claus could learn each other better and better.

In return, in March 1966, Prince Richard was one of the guests on the wedding of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus, in Amsterdam. There he met a ravissante beauty, named Princess Benedikte of Denmark. The rest is history...

No wonder that the Princess joins her son Willem-Alexander and her daughter-in-law Máxima to the funeral. They had such a special bond and it must be aching for her to know that her Claus' dear friend has left this world too...

True, and that they met both their partners at their wedding/sisters wedding probably intensified the already good bond between the Danish and the Dutch royal families. It is a very touching story.

 

[Frelinghighness]

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands had a special bond with the late Prince Richard. He was befriended with the German aristocrat Claus von Amsberg and on an evening in June 1964 at Schloss Kronberg something happened. That evening saw the ball for the wedding of Princess Tatiana (Prince Richard's sister) with Prince Moritz von Hessen.

Princess Beatrix felt head over heels in love with that charming gentleman Claus von Amsberg who was there with Prince Richard. To give this fresh blooming love a chance without media intrusion, Prince Richard was willing to appear in public with the Princess. So the media was fooled, leading to rumours about an engagement of the future Queen of the Netherlands with Prince Richard zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. In the meantime Beatrix and Claus could learn each other better and better.

In return, in March 1966, Prince Richard was one of the guests on the wedding of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus, in Amsterdam. There he met a ravissante beauty, named Princess Benedikte of Denmark. The rest is history...

No wonder that the Princess joins her son Willem-Alexander and her daughter-in-law Máxima to the funeral. They had such a special bond and it must be aching for her to know that her Claus' dear friend has left this world too...

Thank you for recounting that charming story.

What about Pavlov's of Greece? He doesn't seem to figure in any danish royal events anymore

 

[Hannelore]

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A first gallery - so sad to see...


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Sad but also beautiful. Alexandra & Nathalie both comforting Ingrid, Gustav & Carina both so sad. Crying at a funeral and comforting each other is a part of saying goodbye and letting go... That's my experience.

Benedikte seems very stern and emotionless, but that's the image she usually gives - unless when there's a horse show. She must be going through a hard time too.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

Sad but also beautiful. Alexandra & Nathalie both comforting Ingrid, Gustav & Carina both so sad. Crying at a funeral and comforting each other is a part of saying goodbye and letting go... That's my experience.

Benedikte seems very stern and emotionless, but that's the image she usually gives - unless when there's a horse show. She must be going through a hard time too.

I think it's just her personality. She reminds me a lot of her mother Queen Ingrid.

Everyone isn't comfortable of crying in public in front of people. I am not and i did not cry at all at my fathers funeral. Many people wondered "behind my back" if i didn't grieved him at all. In reality his death sent me in to a deep depression for many years. I am just not comfortable of being emotional in public. So i think it's just a question of personality.