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Hereditary Princess Ekaterina Gives Birth To A Daughter

  February 26, 2018 at 2:14 am by

It was announced over the weekend that Hereditary Prince Ernst August and Hereditary Princess Ekaterina of Hanover welcomed their first child last week. Princess Elisabeth was born at Hanover’s Henriettenstift Hospital on Thursday February 22nd. “Along with my whole family, I am very happy and thankful for a safe birth,” the new father said in a statement. Ernst August and Ekaterina were married last July, and recently moved back to Hanover … Continue reading →

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On This Day: Marriage of Paul and Frederica Takes Place In Athens

  January 9, 2018 at 5:00 am by

January 9, 1938: On a rainy day in Athens, Hereditary Prince Paul of Greece married his German fiancee, Princess Frederica of Hanover. The couple had announced their engagement in September 1937, after a two-year-long romance that began in Florence in 1935. Paul had proposed to Frederica while visiting Berlin during the 1936 Olympic Games. They were first cousins once removed, both descendants of the British Queen Victoria and the Danish King Christian … Continue reading →

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Civil Wedding of Prince Christian of Hanover and Alessandra de Osma Held in London

  November 27, 2017 at 3:56 pm by

Prince Christian of Hanover, younger son of the Prince of Hanover, married his Peruvian fiancee, Alessandra de Osma, in a civil ceremony at the Chelsea and Westminster registry office in London on Friday November 24. Attending the ceremony were the bride and groom’s close family, including the groom’s siblings and step-siblings: Prince Ernst August of Hanover and his pregnant wife Ekaterina, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, and the Casiraghi pack (Andrea and Tatiana, … Continue reading →

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Princess Grace’s Children Attend Film Screening On Eve of 88th Birthday

  November 11, 2017 at 8:14 pm by

On Saturday evening, the three children of the late Princess Grace of Monaco came together for a special screening of The Country Girl, the film that won her a Best Actress Academy Award. Prince Albert, Princess Caroline and Princess Stéphanie – who brought along her younger daughter, Camille Gottlieb – attended the screening at the Théâtre Princesse Grace. The Princess Grace Foundation USA hosted the event to mark the 35th anniversary of its … Continue reading →

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Prince Heinrich Presents Book About Schloss Cumberland

  November 8, 2017 at 12:01 am by

Today in Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany, Prince Heinrich of Hanover will present a new book: ‘Die Welfen am Traunsee’, written by historian Helmut Schiesser. The book deals with the 130 year history of Schloss Cumberland in Gmunden am Traunsee, Austria. After the Austro-Prussian war in 1866 king George V of Hanover lost his crown and country and moved to Austria. Between 1882 and 1886 he built a new castle there: Schloss … Continue reading →

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Christian of Hanover and Alessandra de Osma Will Marry in March

  November 3, 2017 at 6:54 am by

According to the German magazine “Bunte”, Prince Christian of Hanover (32) and his fiancee Alessandra de Osma (25) will get married get married in March 2018. The couple will marry in the bride’s native Lima, Peru and the celebrations will last from the 15th to the 17th. Prince Christian is the younger son of Prince Ernst August of Hanover and his first wife Chantal Hochuli. The couple has been dating … Continue reading →

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Prince Ernst August and Ekaterina Malysheva Say ‘Ja’ in Hanover

  July 8, 2017 at 10:29 am by

Prince Ernst August of Hanover has married Ekaterina Malysheva in a religious ceremony at the Marktkirche in Hanover today. With the sun shining, the couple arrived separately to the church just before noon: Prince Ernst August with his mother, Chantal Hochuli; Ms Malysheva on the arm of her father, Igor. One hour later, the bride and groom exited the church as husband and wife. The Prince and his new Princess then … Continue reading →

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Civil Wedding of Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Ekaterina Malysheva

  July 6, 2017 at 5:23 pm by

On Thursday at the Hanover City Hall, the civil wedding ceremony of Prince Ernst August of Hanover and his fiancee, Ekaterina Malysheva, took place in front of a small group of close family and friends. The ceremony was conducted by the Mayor of Hanover, Stefan Schostok, with three witnesses: Prince Christian of Hanover, the groom’s younger brother; Dina Amer, a friend of the bride; and Julio Santo Domingo, a friend of … Continue reading →

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Reports: Prince Ernst August Sr Will Not Attend Son’s Wedding

  July 3, 2017 at 8:49 am by

The German media is reporting that Prince Ernst August, the head of the House of Hanover, will not be attending the wedding of his elder son, Prince Ernst August, this coming weekend in Hanover. Bild quotes a report in Handelsblatt, who have confirmed the Prince’s non-attendance due to a financial dispute between father and son. Prince Ernst August is requesting his son return all ‘gifts’ he was given between 2004 and 2006, … Continue reading →

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Prince Christian of Hanover Engaged To Peruvian Girlfriend

  April 28, 2017 at 6:58 am by

Prince Christian of Hanover is engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Alessandra de Osma according to reports in the German media. The couple have been together since at least 2011, and live together in Madrid. The Prince is the younger son of Prince Ernst August V of Hanover and his first wife Chantal Hochuli. Ms de Osma comes from a wealthy Peruvian family, has studied law and worked as a model. Christian and … Continue reading →

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On This Day: A Future Greek Queen Is Born

  April 18, 2017 at 5:00 am by

One century ago, a baby Princess was born in the German town of Blankenburg am Harz to the Duke and Duchess of Brunswick. She was named Frederica, and forty years later, would become the Queen Consort of the Hellenes. Princess Frederica, whose full name was Friederike Luise Thyra Victoria Margarita Sophia Olga Cecilia Isabella Christa, was the only daughter of Ernst August, Duke of Brunswick and Head of the House of Hanover, and his … Continue reading →

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Beatrice Borromeo Makes First Official Appearance Since Birth of Baby Stefano

  March 18, 2017 at 11:06 pm by

She may have given birth to her first child, son Stefano, just three weeks ago, but Beatrice Borromeo looked lovely in a navy sequinned evening gown as she stepped out this evening to support the Princess Grace Foundation at the 63rd Annual Bal de la Rose. Beatrice joined her husband, Pierre Casiraghi, and his mother and sister, Princess Caroline and Charlotte Casiraghi (who was wearing a dress borrowed from her mother), for … Continue reading →

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A Soccer Outing For Monaco’s Sovereign Prince & His Nephews

  March 15, 2017 at 8:03 pm by

Prince Albert II of Monaco was joined by two of his nephews on Wednesday at Fontvieille’s Stade Louis II for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round 16 match between Monaco and Manchester City. The Prince, new father Pierre Casiraghi and Louis Ducruet ended the match jubilantly, as the home team scored a late goal to seal a victory on away-goals and move them into the next round. The … Continue reading →

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Princess Caroline Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday

  January 23, 2017 at 6:00 am by

Monaco’s Princess Caroline turns sixty years old today, January 23. Born in 1957 at the Prince’s Palace, Caroline is the eldest child of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and film star Grace Kelly. Her two siblings – Albert and Stephanie – were born in 1958 and 1965 respectively. Speaking five languages, the Princess studied philosophy at Sorbonne University after completing her baccalaureate. As a young woman, Princess Caroline was noted for her beauty … Continue reading →

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Monaco Celebrates National Day With Traditional Ceremonies

  November 19, 2016 at 8:43 pm by

On Saturday, Monaco celebrated its National Day with all the traditional ceremonies that are held each year and attended by members of the Princely Family. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were joined by Princess Caroline, her four children – Andrea, Pierre and Charlotte Casiraghi and Princess Alexandra of Hanover – and two daughters-in-law – Tatiana Santo Domingo and Beatrice Borromeo – and Princess Stephanie with her son Louis Ducruet for a … Continue reading →

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Princess Caroline Journeys To The Democratic Republic of the Congo For AMADE

  September 26, 2016 at 2:28 pm by

As part of her work with AMADE (Association Nationale Monégasque des Amis De l’enhance), Princess Caroline is currently on a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to see the progress of one of the Association’s programs. The Princess attended a presentation of the ‘Capoeira for Peace’ program in Kinshasa, where she saw children who have taken part in the program perform a dance routine. The ‘Capoeira for Peace’ program … Continue reading →

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Prince Jacques Takes Centre Stage At Pique-Nique des Monégasques

  September 10, 2016 at 6:57 pm by

The annual Pique-Nique des Monegasques was held today at the Princess Antoinette Park, and Hereditary Prince Jacques stole the show as he accompanied his parents to the event. Dressed in a red polo shirt and a pair of white trousers, the young Prince toddled through the event taking in the music and dancers dressed in Monaco’s national costumes Prince Albert and Princess Charlene watched their son proudly, while Jacques’ twin sister, Princess Gabriella, was taken … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday: A Teenage Caroline and Albert Enjoy A Night Karting

  August 26, 2016 at 8:00 am by

August 26, 1971: 14-year-old Princess Caroline and 13-year-old Prince Albert of Monaco spend the evening karting at the Siesta track in Antibes on the French Riviera. They were joined by their parents, Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace.

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An Engagement in the House of Hanover

  August 8, 2016 at 5:02 pm by

Prince Ernst August of Hanover, the heir to the headship of the House of Hanover, has announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend Ekaterina Malysheva. Confirming the news to German newspaper Bild “with great pleasure”, the Prince also said the wedding will take place next summer in Lower Saxony, where the Hanover family has their official seat, Marienburg Castle. The couple have been dating for five years, and apparently got engaged on the Greek island … Continue reading →

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Off The Runway Looks For Caroline & Her Daughters

  March 19, 2016 at 11:45 pm by

One of the biggest charity events took place last night in Monaco and it was no other than Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel who dressed Princess Caroline and her daughters, Charlotte Casiraghi and Princess Alexandra of Hanover. Embed from Getty Images Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Caroline of Hanover and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld on March 19, 2016. Princess Caroline and Charlotte wore outfits right off the Chanel Haute Couture … Continue reading →

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