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Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
German Prince Harald von Hohenzollern dies suddenly at 63, days before child's birth
Prince Harald von Hohenzollern of Germany has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63, just weeks before he was set to welcome his first child. The prince reportedly died from sudden cardiac arrest during a work trip to Namibia, where he was engaged with the diamond industry, the New York Post reported. The tragic news was confirmed by his wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern, in a heartfelt post on social media. 'My beloved husband Harald v. Hohenzollern died completely unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep,' she wrote, addressing citizens of Leonberg, a town in Germany's Baden-Württemberg state. Princess Josefa, who is currently seeking re-election as mayor of Leonberg, shared that she would be taking a step back from public engagements and social media. 'I need time to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child,' she said, requesting privacy during this deeply personal time. The couple married in September 2024 after meeting at a trade fair two years earlier. Known locally as the 'singing mayor' for her musical performances at cultural events, Josefa von Hohenzollern was first elected as Leonberg's financial mayor in 2021 and has since become a beloved figure in the community. Prince Harald belonged to the historic House of Hohenzollern, a former German royal dynasty with roots dating back to the 11th century. Though the monarchy was abolished following World War I, two branches of the Hohenzollern family still hold aristocratic status in modern Germany. The Prussian line is currently led by Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia, while Karl Friedrich, Prince of Hohenzollern, leads the Swabian line. Alongside her message, Princess Josefa posted several personal photos of her late husband, capturing memories from their life together. 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your condolences and support,' she added in her tribute.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Prince Harald dies of sudden cardiac arrest at 63; was on a work trip to Namibia
Photo: Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern/ Instagram Prince Harald von Hohenzollern has died of sudden cardiac arrest in Windhoek, Namibia, where the 63‑year‑old German aristocrat was on a work trip to the diamond industry, his family announced on Monday. Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern, who is eight months pregnant and seeking re‑election as mayor of Leonberg in the German state of Baden‑Württemberg, revealed the news on her Facebook page. 'My beloved husband Harald V. Hohenzollern died quite unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep,' she wrote, adding that she would suspend her campaign and step back from social media 'to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child. ' The couple married in September 2024 in Josefa's hometown of Kollnburg after meeting at a trade fair in 2022. Their first child is due in the coming days. Prince Harald was a member of the former royal House of Hohenzollern, a dynasty that traces its lineage to 1061 and has historic links to Brandenburg, Prussia, Romania and the German Empire. Known locally as the 'singing mayor' for her musical appearances at cultural events, Josefa launched her political career in November 2020, running for Leonberg's post of financial mayor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unbelievable: Calculator Shows The Value Of Your House Instantly (Take a Look) Home Value Calculator Search Now Undo After narrowly missing a runoff by one vote, she was elected in May 2021 when the winning candidate withdrew, securing 17 of 33 council votes for an eight‑year term. Her tenure has not been without friction: Leonberg mayor Martin Cohn placed her on leave in June 2023 following months of political conflict. In her statement, Princess Josefa thanked supporters for their condolences and promised further updates 'after this time off.' She shared a series of photographs with Prince Harald, underscoring what she called 'the depth of our shared memories.'
Hindustan Times
2 days 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.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Prince dies days before child's birth in heartbreak for family
The aristocrat died suddenly from cardiac arrest just nine months after his wedding in September 2024. Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern has shared her profound heartbreak following the sudden death of her husband, Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, just weeks before they were due to welcome their first child. The German aristocrat passed away unexpectedly from sudden cardiac death, only nine months after the couple's wedding in September 2024. Josefa, 51, announced the tragic news on social media, revealing she would be stepping back from her campaigning activities to grieve, say goodbye, and care for their unborn baby. In a deeply moving post, 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." Despite her loss, Josefa told a local newspaper she intends to continue with her candidacy in the upcoming election, saying it would be 'in my husband's best interests.' Josefa's public life has been as eventful as her private one. In November 2020, she ran for the post of financial mayor of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, securing the third most votes in the first round and narrowly missing the runoff by one vote. After the elected candidate withdrew before taking office, she ran again and was elected as the only remaining candidate on May 4, 2021. She secured 17 of 33 votes in the municipal council, embarking on an eight-year term as First Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Leonberg. However, her tenure faced challenges, and on June 22, 2023, she was placed on leave by Mayor Martin Cohn following months of political conflict. In the 2024 local elections in Baden-Württemberg, Josefa was elected to the district council of Böblingen but later resigned from her mandate as a district councillor in Regen. Known affectionately as the "singing mayor," Princess Josefa also made a name for herself through music. She released a cover of Rainhard Fendrich's song "Weus'd a Herz hast wia a Bergwerk" online. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. After a dispute with the music publisher over legal issues relating to election campaign advertising, an agreement was reached allowing her version to remain available. Initially focused on Schlager music, she later shifted genres, recording a Swing song at the Blaibach Concert Hall. Josefa became a princess upon marrying Prince Harald in her hometown of Kollnburg, Germany, after meeting him two years earlier at a trade fair. The couple belonged to the House of Hohenzollern, a historic German royal dynasty dating back to 1061, with ties to Hohenzollern, Brandenburg, Prussia, the German Empire and Romania. Their first child is expected to be born in July.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Heartbreak as prince dies suddenly just days from welcoming first child
Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern took to social media to announce the death of her husband Prince Harald von Hohenzollern - just nine months after they had married A princess has shared her heartbreak after the tragic death of her husband - just days before she is due to welcome their first child. Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern took to social media to announce the death of her husband Prince Harald von Hohenzollern - a German aristocrat - who has passed away just nine months after they wed. Josefa, who is running to be re-elected as mayor of the German town Leonberg, shared a tribute to her husband, 63, with a collage of images of them together. It is believed he died after suffering a heart attack while away working as part of the diamond industry in Windhoek, Namibia. In the tribute, she also wrote that she would be taking time away from her campaign trail to grieve, say goodbye and care for her unborn child. In a heartbreaking post, 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." She later told a local newspaper that she would be continuing with her candidacy in the upcoming election as it would be "in my husband's best interests". Josefa, 51, became a princess upon marriage to Harald in 2024. They wed in her hometown of Kollnburg in Germany having met two years earlier at a trade fair. Harald is part of a former German royal dynasty that dates all the way back to 1061, with members hailing from Germany as well as Romania.
