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Prince Albert of Monaco: Monarch and visionary

Prince Albert of Monaco: Monarch and visionary

Volker Heun W hen you hear Monaco, you probably think immediately of Formula 1, casinos and mega yachts moored in the harbour against the impressive city background. Who doesn’t? For people all over the world, Monaco is the epitome of luxury lifestyle and savoir...

Alexander von Bismarck: Preserving tradition in modern times

Alexander von Bismarck: Preserving tradition in modern times

Stefan Koslowski W hen a taxi driver in Berlin heard that his passenger had a famous name, heimmediately asked if his guest would get an allowance, i.e. a grant to enable him to lead a lifestyle befitting his status. Alexander von Bismarck has to laugh when he tells...

Nobility in Germany: Easy Life or Difficult Legacy?

Nobility in Germany: Easy Life or Difficult Legacy?

D as Gespräch mit Eduard Prinz von Anhalt findet standesgemäß im legendären Berliner Adlon Hotel statt, auf historischen Boden, direkt am Brandenburger Tor. Und die Frage nach der richtigen Anrede für einen Prinzen beantwortet dieser salopp:...

Monarchies in Europe

Monarchies in Europe

“MONARCHIES IN EUROPE“ Prinz Eduard von Anhalt O ur fast-moving times are increasingly marked by social changes. On the other hand, there is just as often a desire of many citizens for more historical awareness on the part of their politicians. The constitutional...

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