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Mint
02-07-2025
- 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
02-07-2025
- 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.'
International Business Times
01-07-2025
- 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.
Mint
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Royal Prince of Germany Harald von Hohenzollern dies at 63, days before welcoming first child
Prince Harald of Hohenzollern, from Germany, has passed away at 63, only days before welcoming his first child. Harald's wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern, 51, announced the news on social media. In a post on the social media platform Instagram, she wrote in German, 'Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I am writing with a heavy heart. My beloved husband, Harald v. Hohenzollern, died completely unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep," while sharing several photos of them. Prince Harald died of a heart attack in Namibia, where he was engaged in the diamond industry. Meanwhile, Princess Josefa is campaigning for re-election as mayor of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, according to a report by People. The couple married in September 2024 in Josefa's hometown of Kollnburg after meeting two years earlier, Hello! reports. Their first child is expected in July. "I need time to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child," the princess wrote in her message. 'That's why I will be stepping back from campaigning and social media in the coming days,' she added. "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 concluded. The House of Hohenzollern is a formal German royal dynasty, with members originating from Hohenzollern, Brandenburg, Prussia, the German Empire, and Romania. While the princess is popular among the locals as the 'singing mayor." She is a music lover and frequently attends cultural events in the area. The royal house was overthrown during the German Revolution after World War I, but two branches of the aristocracy still exist. Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia, heads the former royal Prussian line, while Karl Friedrich, Prince of Hohenzollern, leads the former princely Swabian line, according to the People report.
New York Post
01-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
German prince dies ‘unexpectedly' just days before birth of first child
Prince Harald von Hohenzollern has died suddenly at the age of 63 — just days before his wife was due to give birth to their first child. The German aristocrat died from cardiac arrest in Windhoek, Namibia, where he had been on a work trip to the diamond industry. Herald's wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern — who is currently running for re-election as mayor of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg — announced the sad news on social media. 4 Prince Harald von Hohenzollern has died suddenly at the age of 63. Josefa Von Hohenzollern / Facebook 'Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I am writing with a heavy heart,' Josefa, 51, wrote on Instagram. '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,' she went on. The pair had tied the knot in September 2024. Their first child is due to be born in the coming days. 4 The German aristocrat died from cardiac arrest in Windhoek, Namibia, where he had been on a work trip to the diamond industry. Josefa Von Hohenzollern / Facebook '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. Alongside the heartbreaking caption, Josefa shared a series of throwback photos with her late husband. The pair wed in Josefa's hometown of Kollnburg after meeting at a trade fair in 2022. Josefa assumed the princess title after marrying Harald, who belonged to the former royal German dynasty called the House of Hohenzollern. 4 The prince died just days before the pair were due to welcome their first child. Josefa Von Hohenzollern / Facebook The dynasty, which dates back to 1061, boasts historical ties to the Hohenzollern family, Brandenburg, Prussia, Romania and the German Empire. The locals affectionately refer to the princess as the 'singing mayor' — given her love of music and frequent appearances in various cultural events in the area. Josefa's bid for mayorship started in November 2020 when she ran for the post of financial mayor of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg. She managed to secure the third most votes in the first round, though she narrowly missed advancing by just one vote. The elected candidate ultimately withdrew before taking office, allowing her to run again. She was then elected as the only remaining candidate in May 2021 after securing 17 of 33 votes for an eight-year term. 4 'This loss hits me very deep,' Josefa wrote on social media alongside photos of the pair. Josefa Von Hohenzollern / Facebook While serving as First Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Leonberg, Josefa has faced somewhat of a challenging time in office. During her tenure, Mayor Martin Cohn had placed her on leave in June 2023 following months of political conflict.
