His 100th birthday on 9 December 2023 was celebrated with his family. Christian Fürst zu Bentheim und Steinfurt, according to a spokesperson for the family, was doing quite well for his advanced age. Also the media paid attention to this special day. However, only three days later, on 12 December 2023, one of the eldest […]
Wedding memories (2) – Close-up of a bride
Often you wished you could come closer to a bride. Back in July 2007 it wasn’t too difficult, but I almost felt too close. I had travelled to Burgsteinfurt, Germany, for the wedding of Hereditary Prince Carl Ferdinand zu Bentheim und Steinfurt and Elna-Margret Rinn on 21 July 2007. When you were early you could […]
Bentheim/Rinn Wedding 2007
Hereditary Prince Carl Ferdinand zu Bentheim und Steinfurt married Elna-Margret Rinn religiously at Burgsteinfurt on 21 July 2007.