on March 13th Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg died suddenly. There were no signs of ill health prior to his death. Prince Richard died at the age of 82.
Richard was married to Princess Benedikte of Denmark, making him brother-in-law to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and to Queen Anne-Marie of Greece. He is uncle to their children (Crown Prince Frederik, Prince Joachim, Princess Alexia, Crown Prince Pavlos, Prince Nikolaos, Princess Theodora and Prince Philippos).
Richard and Benedikte were married for 49 years (as of February 2017) and have three children together;
1). Gustav, 7th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
2). Princess Alexandra
3). Princess Nathalie
Prince Richard was also blessed to see four grandchildren;
1). Count Richard (aged 18) - Son of Alexandra
2). Countess Ingrid (aged 14) - Daughter of Alexandra
3). Konstantin (aged 7) - Son of Nathalie
4). Louisa (aged 2) - Daughter of Nathalie
The funeral was held on March 21st 2017 and attended by royal representatives from Greece, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands and of course The Danish royal family attended.
A grieving widow, Princess Benedikte
Gustav, 7th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg carries medals received by his father.
Princess Alexandra with her husband Count Jefferson and daughter Countess Ingrid
The family (L-R): Princess Benedikte, Count Richard, Carina Axelsson, Princess Alexandra and Countess Ingrid. (at the back on the right) Princess Nathalie and her husband Alexander.
Princess Nathalie and her husband Alexander
Ever supportive big sister; Queen Margrethe II and Consort Prince Henrik
Crown Princess Mary & Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark
Princess Marie & Prince Joachim of Denmark
Younger sister; Queen Anne-Marie of Greece & King Constantine II of Greece
King Constantine II of Greece & Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece
Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine of Sweden
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima & Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands
Princess Martha Louise of Norway
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