On August 18, 2021 Princess Marie suffered a stroke and was hospitalized on the same day. Three days later, she passed away at a hospital in Grabs, Switzerland at the age of 81. Her family was with her during her stay at the hospital. Princess Marie was the wife of the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II. Their son, Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein, has been regent of Liechtenstein since 2004.
Princess Marie was born on April 14, 1940 in Prague as the daughter of Count Ferdinand Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau and his wife Countess Henriette Caroline of Ledebur-Wicheln. Her paternal grandparents were Count Ferdinand Vincenz Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau and Princess Aglae von Auersperg. Her maternal grandparents were Count Eugen Rudolf Maria von Ledebur-Wicheln and Countess Eleonore Larisch von Moennich, great-granddaughter of Barbu Dimitrie Știrbei, Prince of Wallachia.
The Princess got married to Prince Hans-Adam II at St. Florin's in Vaduz on July 30, 1967. They have four children, namely, Hereditary Prince Alois, Prince Maximilian, Prince Constantin, and Princess Tatjana. Princess Marie worked for many organizations in Liechtenstein, and especially paid attention to the fields of education, culture and arts. Princess Marie was president of the Liechtenstein Red Cross from 1985 to 2015.
C'était une belle dame pleine de douceur - Avec son époux, ils formaient un charmant couple. Que toute la famille et entourage reçoivent tous mes condoléances !
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ReplyDeleteTrès jolie et distinguée Princesse, avec de jolis yeux bleus. Toujours vêtue avec beaucoup de goût.
ReplyDeleteSa famille doit être ravagée de tristesse, d'autant plus qu'elle n'était pas très âgée.
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People in Bavaria are in shock over Princess Marie’s sudden passing. I must pay tribute to this definitive, yet unlikely style icon, who entered the royal family of Liechtenstein when she married their prince, Hans-Adam II in 1967. As I recall, even then, her wedding ensemble foreshadowed a distinctive style which favored simplicity and impeccable tailoring. She was tall and instinctively gravitated toward couture which favored her lithe frame. Throughout her lifetime in the spotlight at Hans-Adam’s side, her thick hair was always perfectly coiffed, and she was well known for “frosting the cake” on her simple outfits with distinctive parures and demi-parures (small, matching sets of fine jewelry), and a quality gold watch. Most impressive and appearing many times over the years was her signature double strand pearl necklace, which she wore with countless outfits, from sweater sets to long gowns. She was someone for whom jewelry always followed and complimented fashion. There is much for women of any age to find worth emulating in her simple, well-considered approach. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteWell said Muriel J.!! I often wish we could truly go back to that sort of style.
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Thank you @ Muriel J for your comment.
DeleteMy condolences to her family, the people of the Principality of Liechtenstein and of Bavaria.
Although I don't know much about her fashion history, but of what I do know, she appeared to be a woman (Princess) who helped to confirm the "E" in elegance.
May she rest in peace.
HSH was a woman who exemplifed discretion and elegance. What a sad loss for her family and for Liechtenstein. May she RIP.
ReplyDeleteMay soul of Princess Marie of Liechtenstein rest in peace
ReplyDeleteMay she Rest In Peace
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