The Extended Bernadotte Family, News Part 2 : May 2025 -

[Hans-Rickard]

Arms of The Count’s Bernadotte of Wisborg

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[LadyFinn]

“Mission 2030” starts on the island of Mainau
Plan International's sustainability exhibition discusses steps for a fairer, safer and more equal world
The interactive exhibition "Mission 2030 – Experiencing Global Goals" by the children's rights organization Plan International Germany will be on display on the island of Mainau until September 22, for the first time in Baden-Württemberg. In the Coat of Arms Hall at Mainau Castle, the public can visit six multimedia exhibition modules, learn about the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and playfully find food for thought for better and fairer living conditions.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte, Managing Director of Mainau GmbH, says: "How we live in the future is directly linked to our actions today. For us at Mainau, it is particularly important to contribute to sustainable economic development and a fairer world of tomorrow. The Plan International exhibition, with its interactive stations, offers many starting points for engaging the public in this discussion."

"Mission 2030" startet auf der Insel Mainau

Nachhaltigkeits-Ausstellung von Plan International diskutiert Schritte für eine gerechtere, sichere und gleichberechtigte Welt. Interaktive Schau erstmals in Baden-Württemberg zu sehen.

www.mainau.de

Ausstellung: Mission 2030 - Globale Ziele erleben

Die Kinderrechtsorganisation Plan International veranschaulicht mit seiner Mitmachausstellung die Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs) in den Ausstellungsräumen der Insel Mainau.

www.mainau.de

Countess Bettina is a member of the Board of Trustees of Plan International Germany.



Countess Marianne Bernadotte's funeral will be on Wednesday June 11 at 14.00 at Oscar's Church in Stockholm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider The Sigvard & Marianne Bernadotte Research Foundation for Children Eye Care.
Obituary



Count Christian Bernadotte awarded on May 14 the winners of 13th Anneliese Rothenberger Singing Competition.

Europäisches KulturForum Mainau on Instagram: "Applaus für die Preisträger und die Preisträgerin des 13. Anneliese Rothenberger Gesangswettbewerbs 2025 👏 1. Preisträger: Yancheng Chen, Bariton @chenyanchengbariton 2. Preisträger: Ljubomir Milanovi

258 likes, 23 comments - kulturforum.mainau on May 20, 2025: "Applaus für die Preisträger und die Preisträgerin des 13. Anneliese Rothenberger Gesangswettbewerbs 2025 👏 1. Preisträger: Yancheng Chen, Bariton @chenyanchengbariton 2. Preisträger: Ljubomir Milanović, Bariton @ljubomir_milanovic...

www.instagram.com

Count Christian at the big group photo and counts Björn and Christian at the group photo with the Jury.

https://www.facebook.com/kulturforum.mainau/posts/pfbid0B46U8cpKZmzhgcAhrVive7mdnwtzgoxJ2TUThovtcJ7K22hiYg115ww2K8HT3LT4l

The renowned singing competition for young opera singers takes place every two years under the umbrella of the European Cultural Forum Mainau, traditionally at Mainau Castle.
Participants from all over Germany, Switzerland, and Austria apply for this prize, donated by Kammersängerin Anneliese Rothenberger. These are (primarily) students or highly qualified graduates of music academies or opera studios.

Wettbewerb – Europäisches KulturForum Mainau e.V.

europaeisches-kulturforum-mainau.com

 

[doro]

Any information about Countess Marianne's funeral?

 

[iceflower]

See the post above:

Countess Marianne Bernadotte's funeral will be on Wednesday June 11 at 14.00 at Oscar's Church in Stockholm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider The Sigvard & Marianne Bernadotte Research Foundation for Children Eye Care.
Obituary

 

[Queen Claude]

I am just now seeing that Countess Marianne Bernadotte passed away, may she rest in peace and condolences to her loved ones.

 

[LadyFinn]

Sophia Bernadotte presented her new jewelry collection at the "Art, jewelry and fashion" event on May 24.

Vicky Andrén Magnuson Instagramissa : "Thank you @goran_thalia for a beautiful event 💕 Love your dresses 👗, the jewellery from Sophia Bernadotte 💍 and the art by Dennis Duolee 🎨#sophiabernadottejewelry #thaliastockholm @dvitaminen"

vickyandren May 23, 2025: "Thank you @goran_thalia for a beautiful event 💕 Love your dresses 👗, the jewellery from Sophia Bernadotte 💍 and the art by Dennis Duolee 🎨#sophiabernadottejewelry #thaliastockholm @dvitaminen".

www.instagram.com

The Caviar Spoon is handcrafted from luminous mother of pearl – the only material worthy of the delicacy it serves. Each spoon is finished with our signature sheaf symbol, a motif with origins dating back to King Gustav Vasa, in either sterling silver or gold-plated brass.
A collector’s item. A conversation starter. A celebration of the everyday extraordinary.

SMMB on Instagram: "The Caviar Spoon is handcrafted from luminous mother of pearl – the only material worthy of the delicacy it serves. Each spoon is finished with our signature sheaf symbol, a motif with origins dating back to King Gustav Vasa, in e

48 likes, 1 comments - sophiabernadottejewelry on May 28, 2025: "The Caviar Spoon is handcrafted from luminous mother of pearl – the only material worthy of the delicacy it serves. Each spoon is finished with our signature sheaf symbol, a motif with origins dating back to King Gustav Vasa, in...

www.instagram.com

Countess Bettina Bernadotte at the Social Media Travel Weekend on the Mainau Island, May 9.
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[LadyFinn]

Count Björn Bernadotte planted on June 7 roses from Mainau in front of the new village community center worth one million euros, donated by entrepreneur Gerhard Dekorsy to the Radolfzell district of Möggingen.
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Möggingen_ 1 Million Euro Sachspende_ Gerhard Dekorsy übergibt sein Herzensprojekt - Radolfzell

 

[LadyFinn]

Countess Marianne Bernadotte af Wisborg's funeral at Oscar's Church in Stockholm started at 14.00. At this church Marianne got married with Sigvard Bernadotte in 1961. The funeral is conducted by Pastor of the Royal Court Parish Michael Bjerkhagen. Victoria, Carl Philip and Madeleine's confirmation priest, vicar Hans Rhodin is also at the church.
Photos from Svensk Damtidning, which updates live:
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The King and Queen's wreath
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The King
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Queen Silvia
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Victoria and Daniel
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Carl Philip
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Här tar kungen och Silvia farväl – Marianne Bernadotte förs till sista vilan

I dag förs Marianne Bernadotte till sista vilan – och begravs i Oscarskyrkan Stockholm. Här är bilderna när kungaparet tar farväl.

www.svenskdam.se

Tårfyllda bilderna – här visar Victoria sin sorg öppet på begravningen

Kronprinsessan Victoria i sorg när Marianne Bernadotte förs till sista vilan.

www.svenskdam.se

Carl Philip stöttar Victoria i sorgen – på släktingens begravning

Prins Carl Philip stöttar familjen i sorgen på släktingen Marianne Bernadottes begravning. Här är bilderna.

www.svenskdam.se

Svensk Dam Direkt – snabba kungliga nyheter

Följ Svensk Damtidnings direktrapportering där vi löpande håller dig uppdaterad med snabba nyheter om kungligheter och kändisar!

www.svenskdam.se

According to Svensk Damtidning it was always planned that Madeleine wouldn't attend the funeral.

Amazing Grace, Schubert's Ave Maria, Frank Sinatra's My Way, Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and Time to Say Goodbye among the music at the funeral.

The Royals leaving the church
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Här börjar kronprinsessan Victoria gråta framför alla – kan inte dölja sin sorg

Det blev mycket känslosamt för kronprinsessan Victoria under Marianne Bernadottes begravning.

www.svenskdam.se

In Expressen:

Victorias tårfyllda farväl till Marianne Bernadotte

Frank Sinatras ”My way” fyllde Oscarskyrkan och fick sammanfatta Marianne Bernadottes 100-åriga liv. Efteråt kunde kronprinsessan Victoria inte hålla tillbaka tårarna. Nu får grevinnan av Wisborg vila på den kungliga begravningsplatsen, bredvid maken och ”designprinsen” Sigvard Bernadotte.

www.expressen.se

I'm surprised that Madeleine didn't attend - Marianne was close to the Royal Family and attended Madeleine's wedding and the christenings of Leonore, Nicolas and Adrienne.

 

[Blog Real]

Will Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg be buried in the royal cemetery?

 

[JR76]

Will Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg be buried in the royal cemetery?

Yes, her name is already inscribed on the tombstone over her and Sigvard's grave.

Marianne Bernadottes gravsten stod klar – 23 år före hennes död

I 23 år har den väntat – men nu är Marianne Bernadotte död och inskriptionen kan till sist göras klar.

www.svenskdam.se

 

[Hans-Rickard]

As soon as there is a funeral within the swedish royal family, all the media seems to be fixated with headlines like ”Victoria’s tears”, ”Victoria breaks down in front of everyone”, and ”See Victoria cry” etc etc etc

It is annoying and not so little disrespectful….. Where is the symapthy for the closest relatives ? But i suppose they have to write things like that to make people notice….

 

[JR76]

As soon as there is a funeral within the swedish royal family, all the media seems to be fixated with headlines like ”Victoria’s tears”, ”Victoria breaks down in front of everyone”, and ”See Victoria cry” etc etc etc

It is annoying and not so little disrespectful….. Where is the symapthy for the closest relatives ? But i suppose they have to write things like that to make people notice….

I was going to comment about this, but you beat me to it. Expressen and Svensk Damtidning in particular does every time the Crown Princess attends a funeral.

 

[Minister of Court]

No Hagasessorna or Danish nieces present? Dear oh dear…

 

[Hans-Rickard]

No Hagasessorna or Danish nieces present? Dear oh dear…

They are old themselves now and not in the best of health…

Marianne was not close to the danish royal relatives. With the exception of King Frederik IX’s and Queen Ingrid’s funerals, i am not aware of her having been invited to any royal occassions there…

 

[Stefan]

Marianne was not close to the danish royal relatives. With the exception of King Frederik IX’s and Queen Ingrid’s funerals, i am not aware of her having been invited to any royal occassions there…

I guess that has also something to with Sigvard wanting his Princely Title back and his quarrels about that with the King

 

[Hans-Rickard]

I guess that has also something to with Sigvard wanting his Princely Title back and his quarrels about that with the King

Not unlikely… Queen Ingrid was very dissapointed at her brother for beginning to call himself ”Prince Sigvard Bernadotte” without The King’s permission.. The contact between them was complicated after that..

Countess Marianne would later reconcile with the swedish royals and they became close again - but that contact did to my knowledge not extend to the danish royals…

 

[An Ard Ri]

Here's a little more on the Funeral Service for the late Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg
Funeral of Countess Marianne Bernadotte

 

[LadyFinn]

Count Björn Bernadotte celebrates today his 50th birthday.

https://www.facebook.com/InselMainau/posts/1115224107319769

There's a milestone birthday on the flower island of Mainau. Count Björn Bernadotte turns 50 on Friday, June 13. This marks half a century of life on the island.
The fact that the anniversary falls on a Friday, the 13th, is hopefully not a bad omen. At least the festive matinee organized for the celebratory occasion in the White Hall of Mainau Castle should dispel any superstitious thoughts with its splendid setting.
When things aren't business-related, Count Björn is known, among other things, as a remarkable shotgun shooter and considered a passionate hunter. He is also said to be enthusiastic about the local Swabian-Alemannic carnival. However, he is also said to have something else that is considered rather unusual for a count: He is said to prefer the energetic use of a chainsaw in the Mainau Forest to hours spent at his desk.

Dieser Adlige wird 50 Jahre alt – er lebt und feiert auf einem beliebtem Ausflugsziel

Ein halbes Jahrhundert Graf - und das auf der Blumeninsel Mainau. Dort wird jetzt Geburtstag gefeiert. Location und Geburtstagskind gibt's im Video zu sehen.

www.schwaebische.de

Photos from count Björn's birthday matinee
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Countess Bettina
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Count Christian and princess Elikonida Yourievsky
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Was für ein Fest! Björn Graf Bernadotte feiert seinen 50. Geburtstag auf der Insel Mainau

Viele Umarmungen, Küsschen und natürlich ein Ständchen: Prinzessin Elikonida Yourievsky, die Grafenfamilie Bernadotte und bekannte weitere Gäste lassen den Jubilar an seinem runden Geburtstag hochleben.

www.suedkurier.de

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Diese Gäste gratulieren Björn Graf Bernadotte auf der Insel Mainau

Der adlige Jubilar und seine bekannten Gäste feiern am Freitag, 13. Juni, auf der Blumeninsel im Bodensee. Wer ist zum Gratulieren angereist? Hier finden Sie alle Bilder der Matinee.

www.suedkurier.de

The Mainau Island at its website:
As a highlight of the celebration, Count Björn christened a new rhododendron variety after himself as a birthday surprise. The rhododendron variety 'Graf Björn' was created at the Bruns nursery in Bad Zwischenahn and is a cross between Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Silverlady' and the rhododendron variety 'Knuth'.
The evening celebration took place with Mainau partners, friends and family, first on the Grand Duke Friedrich Terrace and then in the Palm House. Count Björn emphasized that he considered his birthday a milestone: "I once again realized what a gift it is to be able to get to know so many great people in connection with supporting so many exciting social, cultural, and sustainable projects, to meet them regularly, and to define and implement common goals. I'm looking forward to everything that's to come and am already excited to see how I'll look back on today in ten years."

Björn Graf Bernadotte feiert runden Geburtstag

Vergangenen Freitag wurde auf Schloss Mainau der 50. Geburtstag von Björn Graf Bernadotte gefeiert. Im Rahmen einer festlichen Matinee der Lennart-Bernadotte-Stiftung wurde der geschäftsführende Vorstand der Stiftung und Mainau-Geschäftsführer geehrt. Eine Rhododendronzüchtung wurde auf den...

www.mainau.de

 

[LadyFinn]

With the passing of countess Marianne, the oldest Bernadotte living in Sweden is 94-year old count Folke Bernadotte, whose wife Christine passed away in May 2025 at the age of 93 years. He hasn't attended the royal events for a very long time.
Folke's brother count Bertil Bernadotte has his 90th birthday in October, we saw him and his wife Jill at Ines' christening:
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Bertil and Jill's daughter Astrid Bernadotte (who married Filippo Bruti Liberati in 2017) is now a partner at Omer Tiroche Gallery in London.

Event: Panel Discussion - Egon Schiele: Portraits on Paper

To coincide with our upcoming exhibition, Egon Schiele: Portraits on Paper , we invite you to a compelling panel discussion exploring Schiele’s radical approach to portraiture, his obsessive self-scrutiny, and the psychological intensity of his work. The panel will examine themes of Schiele's...

omertiroche.com

 

[LadyFinn]

Bernadotte Scholarship awarded to Five Promising Young Women
The actress Rebecca Plymholt, the artist Adèle Essle Zeiss, the designer Hanne Klein, the designer Asli Abdulrahman Ali and the opera singer Karolina Bengtsson receive this year's scholarship from Marianne and Sigvard Bernadotte's Artist Fund.
Earlier this year, Marianne Bernadotte passed away just a month before her 101st birthday. To pay tribute to her memory, the board has increased the scholarship amount to 101,000 kronor.

Bernadotte Scholarship Awarded to Five Promising Young Women | Sweden Herald

The actress Rebecca Plymholt, the artist Adèle Essle Zeiss, the designer Hanne Klein, the designer Asli Abdulrahman Ali and the opera singer Karolina Bengt

swedenherald.com

Fem kvinnor får Bernadottes stipendium

Stiftelsen Marianne och Sigvard Bernadottes konstnärsfond har utsett årets stipendiater inom teater, konst och musik.

www.svd.se

 

[LadyFinn]

Family photo from count Björn Bernadotte's 50th birthday. Count Christian's wife is missing from the photo - has he divorced?
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[Stefan]

Family photo from count Björn Bernadotte's 50th birthday. Count Christian's son and wife are missing from the photo - has he divorced?
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Is there a description of who is who. Can't tell them all apart

 

[LadyFinn]

Is there a description of who is who. Can't tell them all apart

No, but I think it is from left:
Philipp Haug, countess Bettina,
count Christian,
Bettina's daughter Linnea (18),
Bettina's son Emil (soon 20),
Diana's daughter Pauline (21),
count Björn,
Christian's son Maximilian (14),
countess Diana,
Diana's son Eric (14),
Romuald Ruffing, countess Catherina.

 

[Biri]

Is Count Bjorn divorced?

 

[LadyFinn]

The 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Chemistry) starts today and ends on July 4. More than 30 Nobel Laureates with about 600 Young Scientists from around the world gather to Lindau.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte, the President of the Council of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, gives the welcoming speech at the Opening ceremony, which starts at 14.00, live:

Programme of the Opening ceremony

- Opening Ceremony | Lindau Mediatheque

Sunday, 29 June 2025 14:00 - 16:00 CEST

www.mediatheque.lindau-nobel.org

Is Count Bjorn divorced?

Yes, he and Sandra divorced in 2018.

Countess Bettina speaking at the Opening Ceremony:
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Countess Bettina told at her speech, that the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings has got a big donation from Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's (Honorary Senator of the Meeting) IT-Foundation and the Kingdom of Thailand.
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, countess Bettina and others
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Countess Bettina and her husband Philipp Haug at this photo
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Countess Bettina with various honorary guests
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After the Opening Ceremony, the Bavarian State Government hosted a reception, countess Bettina:
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Various memorandums of understanding were signed:
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Countess Bettina gave the welcoming speech at the Get-Together event at Lindau's Inselhalle on Monday evening.
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte in the evening on Tuesday July 1:
At the Partners Dinners, hosted by the Academic Partners and Supporters
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At the Grill & Chill, hosted by the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings and supported by the City of Lindau
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Countess Bettina having lunch with a young student at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Wednesday July 2:
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[LadyFinn]

Countess Bettina gave a birthday cake to professor Peter Brzezinski, Secretary of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry 2025, on Thursday July 3:
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Countess Bettina gave the welcoming speech at the traditional Bavarian Evening, hosted by the Free State of Bavaria, on Thursday July 3. Countess Bettina wears always her Sweden dress at this event.
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[LadyFinn]

The last day of the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Chemistry) was arranged traditionally on the Mainau Island on Friday July 4.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte spoke at the boat trip from Lindau to Mainau Island on m/s Sonnenkönigin
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Count Björn Bernadotte welcomed the Nobel Laureates and Young Scientists to Mainau:
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Countess Bettina and her husband Philipp Haug waited the panel discussion to start:
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Countess Bettina made the Conclusion and gave the Farewell speech at the Closing ceremony.
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After the Closing ceremony there was a Science Picnic at the Arboretum Lawn, countess Bettina was also there
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Time to say Goodbye - count Björn, countess Bettina and her daughter Linnea wave to the people leaving Mainau on m/s Sonnenkönigin
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Count Björn's welcoming speech in the beginning of this video:

Global Challenges, Global Solutions: The Role of Science Diplomacy - Discussions | Lindau Mediatheque

Peter Agre, Frances H. Arnold, Martin Chalfie, Fuhar Dixit, Yuko Harayama; Moderator: Ona Ambrozaite

www.mediatheque.lindau-nobel.org

Countess Bettina's Farewell speech, starting at 10.32 at this video:

Closing Ceremony 2025 - Other Highlights | Lindau Mediatheque

www.mediatheque.lindau-nobel.org

The 8th Lindau Nobel Meeting in Economic Sciences will be held from 26 to 30 August (this meeting is held every three years).

On 9th June on Mainau
"World premiere of the Mainau March for Count Björn Bernadotte on the island of Mainau with Bergkapelle Birken-Honigsessen Band - a great honor, joy and an unforgettable experience for all musicians - music connects"

https://www.facebook.com/sven.hellinghausen/posts/4121601361493344

 

[LadyFinn]

The obituary of countess Christine Bernadotte, wife of count Folke Bernadotte, she passed away on May 21. The funeral will be on September 8 in Uppsala.
Obituary

 

[Somebody]

That's a really long time between death and funeral. Is that common in Sweden? Will her body remain in a mortuary for the time being?

 

[Hans-Rickard]

That's a really long time between death and funeral. Is that common in Sweden? Will her body remain in a mortuary for the time being?

I’m 99,9 % sure it means that she has already been cremated and that it will be a funeral service with an urn… Then you are allowed to wait up to a year for burial in Sweden..

If you are not cremated and has a funeral with a coffin, then you have to get buried within 30 days..