The noble house of Hohenzollern distances itself from the deceased prince!

The noble house of Hohenzollern distances itself from the deceased prince!

The news of the death of Harald Prince of Hohenzollern-Emden caused a stir in northern Germany and beyond. As the Swabian newspaper reported that the 63-year-old died unexpectedly of sudden cardiac death two weeks ago. His death raises numerous questions, especially with regard to his origins and affiliation with the famous Hohenzollern dynasty.

The House of Hohenzollern, represented by Karl Friedrich, Prince of Hohenzollern, clearly distanced itself from Harald in a press release. The document, released on Monday, emphasizes that he is not a member of the family and is not descended from them. Harald adopted the surname through marriage to the ex-wife of a Hohenzollern prince, which officially gave him no claim to the title of nobility.

Family banter and political ambitions

His widow, Josefa von Hohenzollern-Emden, is expecting a child in July, which makes the serious discussions about the future and political ambitions in Leonberg no less complicated. Despite the turbulent circumstances, she remains a candidate for mayor. Josefa emphasizes that her late husband was legally a noble prince and distances herself from rumors about possible adoptions in exchange for monetary payments in the noble house.

The family dynamics could come into additional conflict in the near future, as there are legal disputes between members of the parent company and the so-called “Emden wing”. Further investigations are underway to clarify the matters. Josefa has recently been banned from working and was not allowed to enter the town hall in Leonberg, which is also proving to be an obstacle to her election campaign.

A look into the past

The Hohenzollern is a dynasty with deep roots in German history. The family was mentioned for the first time in the chronicle of Berthold von Reichenau in 1061. The ancestral home, Hohenzollern Castle in Swabia, plays a central role in the story, which includes important figures and political upheavals. Members of the Hohenzollern family ruled Romania from 1866 to 1947 and provided many emperors and kings until the proclamation of the republic in 1918.

However, the royal family's distancing from Harald could not only be of a personal nature, but also have strategic reasons. The royal family wants to protect its identity and that of its inner circle, which can be assumed given the confusion surrounding naming and legitimacy.

In this time of uncertainty, Josefa von Hohenzollern-Emden finds herself at a crossroads between her political career and her role as a mother. Her ambitions and the ongoing controversies surrounding her husband could dominate headlines in the coming weeks and months. The outcome will be whether the widow succeeds in achieving her political goals and whether the noble house can continue to break away from the “Emden”.

The House of Hohenzollern also remains a fascinating chapter in German history, whose meaning and stories will continue to endure even after these scandalous incidents.

For more details about the Hohenzollern dynasty, see the informative page Wikipedia can be visited, which provides deeper insights into the long traditions of this unique family.