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International Business Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
How Did Harald von Hohenzollern Die? German Prince Dies 'Unexpectedly' Aged 63 During Namibia Trip Days Before Birth of First Child
Prince Harald von Hohenzollern has died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 63 — just days before his wife was due to give birth to their first child. The German aristocrat died of cardiac arrest while on a business trip related to the diamond industry in Windhoek, Namibia. His wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern — who is currently seeking re-election as mayor of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg — shared the heartbreaking news on social media. "Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I am writing with a heavy heart. My beloved husband Harald V. Hohenzollern, died quite unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep," Josefa, 51, wrote on Instagram. Shocking Death "I need time to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child. That's why I will be stepping back from campaigning and social media in the coming days," Josefa continued. The couple got married in September 2024, and they were expecting the arrival of their first child in the next few days. "I hope for your understanding during this time off and thank you from the bottom of my heart at this point for your condolences and support," the princess concluded her post. Along with her heartbreaking message, Josefa posted a collection of nostalgic photos featuring her late husband. The couple tied the knot in Josefa's hometown of Kollnburg after first meeting at a trade fair in 2022. Josefa became a princess after marrying Harald, who was a member of the former German royal family, the House of Hohenzollern. The royal lineage, which traces its roots back to 1061, has deep historical connections to the Hohenzollern family, as well as regions like Brandenburg, Prussia, Romania, and the former German Empire. Locals affectionately call the princess the "singing mayor" due to her passion for music and her frequent appearances in cultural events throughout the region. Everyone's Princess Josefa began her campaign for mayor in November 2020, when she ran for the position of financial mayor in Leonberg, located in Baden-Württemberg. In the first round, she finished third in the vote count, missing the chance to advance by only a single vote. However, the winning candidate later declined to take the position, giving Josefa another opportunity to run. She was ultimately elected in May 2021 as the only remaining candidate, receiving 17 out of 33 votes for an eight-year term. Josefa's time in office as First Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Leonberg has been marked by some challenges. In June 2023, Mayor Martin Cohn placed her on administrative leave after several months of ongoing political tensions.
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Germany's Prince Harald von Hohenzollern dies suddenly, days before birth of first child
Jul 01, 2025 09:28 PM IST Prince Harald von Hohenzollern of Germany, 63, has died suddenly just days before his wife was due to give birth to their first child. The German prince suffered a cardiac arrest in Namibia, during a work trip to the diamond industry. Prince Herald's wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern announced the sad news on social media.(X/@CentennialMan ·) The prince's wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern announced the sad news on social media.
Perth Now
a day ago
- General
- Perth Now
Prince suddenly drops dead just days before birth of child
A prince has suddenly dropped dead just months after marrying and only days before the birth of his first child. Prince Harald von Hohenzollern was on a work trip to Namibia when is believed to have had a heart attack. Princess Josefa shared her heartbreak over her husband's death in a touching tribute on social media, including a collage of photographs of them together. Prince Harald, a 63-year-old German aristocrat, was in the diamond industry and wed Josefa, who is 51 and expecting their child any day, in September 2024. Prince Harald von Hohenzollern maried his wife Princess Josefa just nine months ago. Credit: Facebook 'Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I am writing with a heavy heart,' Josefa, is running for re-election as mayor of the southwestern German town Leonberg, wrote. 'My beloved husband Harald v. Hohenzollern died quite unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep. 'I need time to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child. 'That's why I will be stepping back from campaigning and social media in the coming days. 'I hope for your understanding during this time off and thank you from the bottom of my heart at this point for your condolences and support.' Prince Harald's House of Hohenzollern lineage is a former German royal dynasty that dates to 1061. Its members hail from Germany as well as Romania. Princess Josefa is heartbroken over her husband's shock death. Credit: Facebook
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Prince dies suddenly aged 63 just days ahead of welcoming first child as his heartbroken wife pays tribute
The couple were married just nine months ago ROYAL TRAGEDY Prince dies suddenly aged 63 just days ahead of welcoming first child as his heartbroken wife pays tribute Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PRINCE has tragically died just days before the birth of his first child while on a work trip in Africa. Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, a 63-year-old German aristocrat, died suddenly just nine months after marrying Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern, 51. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, 63, was expecting a child with his wife Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern 2 Josefa is seeking re-election as mayor of a German town He is believed to have died after suffering a heart attack in Namibia, where he was involved in the diamond industry. Josefa, heavily pregnant, shared the heartbreaking news with a tribute on social media. She posted a touching collage of photos of the pair together. Josefa is running for re-election as mayor of the German town Leonberg, but said she would be taking time off the campaign trail to grieve. She wrote: "Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I am writing with a heavy heart. "My beloved husband Harald v. Hohenzollern died quite unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep. "I need time to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child. That's why I will be stepping back from campaigning and social media in the coming days. "I hope for your understanding during this time off and thank you from the bottom of my heart at this point for your condolences and support." However, Josefa said she would continue with her candidacy as it would have been in her late husband's best interests. Harald's grand lineage is a former German royal dynasty that dates all the way back to 1061. Its members hail from Germany as well as Romania. Josefa became a princess when she married Harald back in September 2024 in her hometown, Kollnburg. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Prince dies suddenly aged 63 just days ahead of welcoming first child as his heartbroken wife pays tribute
A PRINCE has tragically died just days before the birth of his first child while on a work trip in Africa. Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, a 63-year-old German aristocrat, died suddenly just nine months after marrying Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern. Advertisement 2 Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, 63, was expecting a child with his wife Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern 2 Josefa is seeking re-election as mayor of a German town He is believed to have died after suffering a heart attack in Namibia, where he is involved in the diamond industry. Josefa, heavily pregnant, shared the heartbreaking news with a tribute on social media. She posted a touching collage of photos of the pair together. Josefa is running for re-election as mayor of the German town Leonberg, but said she would be taking time off the campaign trail to grieve. Advertisement She wrote: "Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I am writing with a heavy heart. "My beloved husband Harald v. Hohenzollern died quite unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep. "I need time to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child. That's why I will be stepping back from campaigning and social media in the coming days. "I hope for your understanding during this time off and thank you from the bottom of my heart at this point for your condolences and support." Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Breaking However, Josefa said she would continue with her candidacy as it would have been in her late husband's best interests. Harald's grand lineage is a former German royal dynasty that dates all the way back to 1061. Its members hail from Germany as well as Romania. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Advertisement Like us on Facebook at
