It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont, a remarkable figure in European royal circles, who left us on May 18, 2022, at the age of eighty-eight. Born as Princess Irmgard Sixtina Juliana zu Stolberg on November 4, 1933, in Stolberg, she was the eldest child of Fürst Wolff-Heinrich zu Stolberg and Fürstin Irma zu Stolberg.
Princess Sixtina's life was marked by her marriage to Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont in August 1961, a union that connected her to the royal lineage of Fürst Georg II zu Waldeck und Pyrmont and Princess Emma zu Waldeck und Pyrmont. This marriage produced three children, and her legacy extends through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As we pay our respects to this remarkable princess, we reflect on her life and the significant contributions she made to her family and the world of European royalty.
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Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont was known for her marriage to Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont in 1961, which connected her to the royal lineage of Fürst Georg II zu Waldeck und Pyrmont and Fürstin Emma zu Waldeck und Pyrmont. This union produced three children, and her legacy extends through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.what was princess sixtina of waldeck-pyrmont's relationship with prince georg-friedrich of waldeck-pyrmont
Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont was married to Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont in 1961. This union connected her to the royal lineage of Fürst Georg II zu Waldeck und Pyrmont and Fürstin Emma zu Waldeck und Pyrmont. The couple had three children together: Princess Christine, Princess Marie Isabelle, and Prince Philipp-Heinrich.how did princess sixtina of waldeck-pyrmont and prince georg-friedrich of waldeck-pyrmont meet
Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont and Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont met and married on August 30, 1961. |
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| The obituary of the princess. |
Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont died on 18 May 2022. She was eighty-eight years-old.
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| Sixtina's parents: Fürst Wolff-Heinrich and Fürstin Irma zu Stolberg. |
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| The commemorative coin celebrating the marriage of Fürst Wolff Heinrich and Fürstin Irma zu Stolberg. |
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| Princess Irma with her two eldest children: Princess Sixtina and Prince Johann. |
Born at Stolberg on 4 November 1933, Princess Irmgard Sixtina Juliana zu Stolberg was the first child of Fürst Wolff-Heinrich zu Stolberg (1903-1972) and his wife Fürstin Irma (1910-1994; née Erfert), who wed in 1932. Sixtina was joined by three younger siblings: Prince Johann (1935-1964), Fürst Jost-Christian (b.1940; married Sylvianne Janssens van der Maelen), and Princess Sophie Charlotte (b.1943; married Fürst Friedrich Wilhelm zu Wied).
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| Fürst Georg II zu Waldeck und Pyrmont (1789-1845) |
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| Fürstin Emma zu Waldeck und Pyrmont (1802-1858; née Princess of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym) |
On August 1961, Princess Sixtina married Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont (1936-2020), the second child of Prince Georg zu Waldeck und Pyrmont (1902-1971) and Countess Ingeborg von Platen Hallermund (1902-1991). Georg-Friedrich and Sixtina were third cousins; they both were great-great-grandchildren of Fürst Georg II zu Waldeck und Pyrmont (1789-1845) and Princess Emma of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym (1802-1858). Georg-Friedrich and Sixtina had three children: Princess Henriette (b.1963), Princess Isabelle (b.1965), and Prince Philipp (b.1967).
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| Princess Henriette zu Waldeck und Pyrmont with her husband Count Hermann zu Castell-Rüdenhausen as well as Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis. Photograph (c) Presse-Foto-Seeger. |
In August 1989, Princess Christine Henriette Bathildis zu Waldeck und Pyrmont married Count Hermann zu Castell-Rüdenhausen (b.1963). The couple have three children: Countess Annabell (b.1991), Countess Cecily (b.1992), and Count Casimir (b.1994). Hermann is a younger brother of the late Countess Donata zu Castell-Rüdenhausen (1950-2015), wife of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1944-1977) and Duke Friedrich August of Oldenburg (1936-2017). Henriette, who studied geography at university, is thus an aunt-by-marriage of Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia, the Head of House Prussia. Georg-Friedrich and Sixtina's second daughter Princess Marie Isabelle zu Waldeck und Pyrmont has made her career as an employment and occupational therapist. In December 1989, Isabelle changed her surname to be simply "Waldeck." She has one son, Constantin. Philipp-Heinrich, the only son of Georg-Friedrich and Sixtina, has never married and has no children. He is currently fourteenth in the line of succession to the Head of the Princely House of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
As we conclude our reflection on the life of Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont, we are reminded of the profound impact she had on her family and the world of European royalty. Her remarkable journey, marked by her marriage to Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont in 1961, connected her to the royal lineage of Fürst Georg II zu Waldeck und Pyrmont and Fürstin Emma zu Waldeck und Pyrmont. This union produced three children, and her legacy extends through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Princess Sixtina's life was a testament to the enduring power of family and tradition, as she remained steadfast in her commitment to her heritage and the values it represented.
As we bid farewell to this remarkable princess, we are left with a sense of gratitude for the life she lived and the memories she left behind. Her passing serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life, yet it also underscores the enduring significance of the bonds we form with one another. Princess Sixtina's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and honoring the memories of those who have come before us. We hope that her legacy will continue to inspire future generations to cherish and protect the rich traditions of European royalty, and to honor the remarkable individuals who have shaped its history. May Princess Sixtina's memory be a blessing to all who knew her, and may her story continue to captivate and inspire those who come after her.
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