The Local Germany

How a German castle has sparked civil war in Monaco's royal family

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:49:43 +0100

Prince Ernst August of Hanover, the husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, is suing his son to win back control of a German castle and prevent it from falling into public hands, a court has said.

Prince Charles champions post-Brexit ties on German visit

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:12:17 +0100

Britain's Prince Charles on Sunday said bonds between his country and Germany would "remain strong" as he visited Berlin against a backdrop of increasingly tense Brexit talks.

British royal couple take Brexit 'charm offensive' to Germany

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:00:33 +0200

Prince William and his wife Kate embarked Wednesday on a three-day visit to Germany billed as a "charm offensive" by local media as Britain begins thorny Brexit talks in earnest.

Where to see the Queen in Germany this week

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 13:49:44 +0200

With the Queen's momentous State Visit to Germany drawing ever closer, the British Embassy has released a guide to the best opportunities to catch a glimpse of Her Maj'. There are three main chances, so don't miss out!

Danish royals draw out Hamburg crowds

Tue, 19 May 2015 13:01:44 +0200

Crown prince Frederik and crown princess Mary of Denmark pulled out the crowds on a visit to Hamburg on Tuesday morning at the head of a economic mission called 'Danish living.' The visit lasts three days and includes a stop-off in Munich.

Hundreds welcome Dutch royals in Lübeck

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:47:30 +0100

King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands started a two-day visit to Germany on Thursday morning with a trip to Lübeck.

Judge sends 'King of Germany' to jail

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:24:00 +0200

The self-proclaimed 'King of Germany' - who claims to rule a nine-hectare kingdom with 3,500 subjects - has been sent to prison for using a fake driving licence. He was caught using a licence from his fantasy realm - 'New Germany'.

The blue-blooded Bavarian Duke

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:00:00 +0200

All eyes were on the British royals this week, while in Bavaria a direct descendant of Stuart King Charles I turned 80 in relative privacy. Yet our German of the week Franz Herzog von Bayern's blood runs as blue as little Prince George's.

'Welcome to the world, baby'

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:46:00 +0200

Most of the world got on with business on Monday while hundreds of journalists watched the door of a London hospital. Somewhere behind it a royal heir was being born. Our media roundup offers you the best from the German press.

Princess pulls Spanish King into royal scandal

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:45:00 +0100

A German aristocrat said on Monday she secured a job for Spanish King Juan Carlos' son-in-law, who is under investigation for allegedly embezzling million of euros of public money, at the request of the monarch.

Prince of Prussia sells diamond for $10 million

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:40:00 +0200

The great-great-grandson of the last German Kaiser sold one of the world’s biggest diamonds, the Beau Sancy for nearly $10 million, more than three times the expected auction price.

Should Germany bring back the royal family?

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:42:00 +0100

Germany got rid of its last Kaiser nearly a century ago, but the country remains fascinated by royals. One of the Kaiser’s descendants says royalty would help the country – but should Germany reinstate the monarchy? Have your say.

Prince: Germany should reinstate monarchy

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:41:00 +0100

Germany should reinstate its monarchy to speak to people’s emotions, make them proud of their country and even encourage them to have babies, according to Prince Philip Kiril of Prussia, great-great grandson of the last Kaiser.

House of Prussia sells historical diamond

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:04:00 +0100

The House of Prussia is selling one of the world’s largest and most historically-significant diamonds, the Beau Sancy, which has only been put on public display four times in the last half-century.

Kaiser heir weds princess in Potsdam

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:02:00 +0200

Georg Friedrich Prince of Prussia and Princess Sophie von Isenburg were married in front of 650 guests at on the grounds of the Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam on Saturday for Germany's own "royal" wedding.

Restaurant turns down Swedish royalty

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:10:00 +0200

A red-faced restaurant owner in southern Germany admitted she had turned away Sweden's king and queen when they asked for a table after failing to recognise them.

Lagerfeld approves Kate's 'elegant and chic' bridal gown

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:12:00 +0200

Notoriously snarky German couturier Karl Lagerfeld hailed Kate Middleton's royal wedding dress Friday, describing the Alexander McQueen and Sarah Burton gown as "elegant and chic."

British ambassador stunned by interest in royal wedding

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:46:00 +0200

Simon McDonald, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Germany, said he was perplexed by the country’s huge interest in the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday.

All in the (royal) family

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:37:00 +0200

With William and Kate wedding mania reaching fever pitch, Roger Boyes, Berlin correspondent for British daily The Times, looks at Germany’s bad case of royal envy.

Dutch Queen Beatrix visits Berlin

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0200

Dutch Queen Beatrix visits Germany on Tuesday for a four-day tour that includes meetings with Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Christian Wulff.