Franz Wilhelm Prinz von Preussen
| Franz Wilhelm Prinz von Preussen | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 3 September 1943 Grünberg, Silesia, Nazi Germany (now Poland) |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia |
| House | Hohenzollern |
| Father | Prince Karl Franz of Prussia |
| Mother | Princess Henriette of Schönaich-Carolath |
Franz Wilhelm Victor Christoph Stephan Prinz von Preussen
Biography
Franz Wilhelm Prince of Prussia was born in
In 2002 Franz Wilhelm with
Royal Porcelain Manufactury Berlin, saving it from insolvency.[7]
Personal life
Franz Wilhelm married his third cousin once removed,
Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia.[5][9][10] Franz Wilhelm and Grand Duchess Maria had one son before divorcing on 19 June 1985 (they separated in 1982), at which point he reverted to his previous title. He married Nadia Nour El Etreby (born 2 August 1949) on 14 March 2019, to whom was bestowed upon marriage the courtesy style and title of Her Royal Highness Princess Nadia of Prussia.[4][5][8]
- Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia (born 13 March 1981).[5][8][10]
Titles, styles and honours
Titles and styles
In 1919 royalty and nobility were mandated to lose their privileges in Germany; thereafter hereditary titles were to be legally borne only as part of the surname, according to Article 109 of the Weimar Constitution.[11] Styles such as Majesty and Highness were not retained.[12]
 | This section's factual accuracy is disputed. (December 2022) |
- 3 September 1943 – 22 September 1976: His Royal Highness Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia[3][unreliable source?][4][13]
- 22 September 1976 – 19 June 1985: His Imperial and Royal Highness Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovich of Russia, Prince of Prussia[5][10][2]
- 19 June 1985 – present: His Royal Highness Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia.[4][8]
Dynastic honours
- Knight Grand Cross of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.[14]
References
- ^ In 1919 royalty and nobility were mandated to lose their privileges in Germany; thereafter hereditary titles were to be legally borne only as part of the surname, according to Article 109 of the Weimar Constitution. Styles such as majesty and highness were not retained. Archived 24 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ISBN 91-630-5964-9
- ^ a b Almanach de Gotha, Gotha: Justus Perthes, 1944), pp. 89, 92.
- ^ ISBN 3-7980-0700-4
- ^ ISBN 2-9507974-3-1
- ^ Tzortzis, Andreas (31 May 2006). "Homes fit for a prince (or princess)". International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 6 June 2007.
- ^ "Prince Saves Traditional Porcelain Maker". DW World. 13 December 2004. Retrieved 23 July 2008.
- ^ a b c d Willis, Daniel A., The Descendants of King George I of Great Britain, Clearfield Company, 2002, pp. 575, 696.
- ^ "Dynastic Succession". Archived from the original on 9 June 2009.
- ^ ISBN 0-224-04192-4, OCLC 185630578.
- ^ "First Chapter: The Individual". zum.de. 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Anschriften" (PDF). bmi.bund.de. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2015.
- ISBN 0-220-66222-3.
- ^ "Necrologies (From 1969)". Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.