Dispute over title: Prince Donatus defends pregnant widow Josefa!

Dispute over title: Prince Donatus defends pregnant widow Josefa!

There is currently a heated discussion in the Hohenzollern household. The family dispute recently caused a sensation on the front pages of news headlines when Karl Friedrich Prince of Hohenzollern from Sigmaringen made serious allegations against Josefa Princess of Hohenzollern-Emden. The incident is particularly explosive due to the fact that Josefa, who recently lost her husband, is pregnant. In this delicate matter, Dr. Donatus Prince of Hohenzollern-Emden and took a clarifying position, a step that many consider to be long overdue.

Dr. Donatus apologized strongly on behalf of the entire House of Hohenzollern for the “public vilification”. “Josefa is a fully entitled member of our family and not a second-class member,” said Dr. Donatus in his statement. What makes the situation all the more reprehensible is the role that Karl Friedrich plays in it. He himself is not a “prince”, but a “simple” prince and does not represent the opinion of the entire family. His accusations and the abrupt attack are perceived as not only a personal but also a family affront.

The roots of conflict

In order to better understand the background of this dispute, one must go to the history of the Hohenzollerns. This important German dynasty has been known since the 11th century and has held various titles throughout history, including that of Burgrave of Nuremberg, Margrave and Elector of Brandenburg, as well as King of Prussia and later German Emperor until 1918. After the First World War, the Hohenzollern lost their monarchical rights, and the family was disempowered during the Weimar Republic. Nevertheless, there are various controversies up to aujourd'hui about the historical claims to title and property affecting the enforcement of their interests.

The conflict between the various branches of the Hohenzollerns has a long history. The family split into two main lines: the Catholic Swabian Hohenzollern, represented by Karl Friedrich, and the Protestant Franconian branch, which, including the current leader George Friedrich Prince of Prussia, took a significantly different direction. It is still a lively and often heated dispute that contains both historical roots and modern dimensions, as the current incident impressively shows.

The political implications

Another interesting aspect is Karl Friedrich's ties to the Reich Citizens' Movement, which is increasingly being criticized in Germany. His declaration to declare the Federal Republic's naming rights invalid has already sparked far-reaching discussions. This is where the monarchist attitude expressed by Dr. Donatus is sharply criticized, comes into focus. He emphasizes the cosmopolitan attitude of the Hohenzollern-Emden people and their acceptance of adoption as part of the family, which clearly speaks against the restrictive views of the Sigmaringen branch.

The dispute over title and honor shows how deeply the history of the Hohenzollerns is woven into German identity and how strong emotions can still play a role in the 21st century. Ultimately, Dr. Donatus that the dispute is not just a personal conflict, but a demarcation from a monarchy that contradicts the contemporary values ​​of a democratic state.