German prince Harald von Hohenzollern dies of heart attack days before birth of child, months after marrying
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.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.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.
“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.
Originally published on PerthNow
