Death of Prince Richard

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Prince Richard has died suddenly at the age of 82. Prince Richard was the husband of Princess Benedickte. (Queen Margrethe's sister.)

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Princess Benedikte of Denmark's husband Prince Richard dies unexpectedly at palace home
Queen Margrethe of Denmark's brother-in-law dies

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 Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen statement:
"It is with great sadness that I received the announcement that His Highness Prince Richard died Monday, March 13th. The government sends its heartfelt condolences to Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte, their children, grandchildren and the entire royal family . His Highness Prince Richard has always been an invaluable support of her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of her work and with her was a distinguished representative of Denmark. Glory be to His Highness Prince Richard's memory. "
Lars Løkke Rasmussen: Prins Richard var en uvurderlig støtte for prinsesse Benedikte | BILLED-BLADET

[Jennifer]

Danish Royal Family in deep sorrow after Prince Richard's sudden death

His Highness Prince Richard died Monday, and the news was released yesterday morning in a press release by Princess Benedikte's private secretary. Princess Benedikte is, naturally, in deep sorrow. The same can be said for all the members of the Danish Royal Family, and Queen Margrethe has ordered that the flag be at half-mast at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.

Sadly, Princess Benedikte was at work in Denmark when her husband died. The Danish Royal Court chose not to publish the news of the Prince's death before Princess Benedikte had travelled back to their home in Germany. Their oldest son, Prince Gustav Frederik, lives at the castle with his wife and was present when his father died. Prince Gustav has worked with his father for many years and is now the 7th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg; he is expected to take over all of the family's businesses and assets.

Swedish magazine, Svensk Damtidning, interviewed Princess Benedikte in conjunction with her 70th birthday two years ago. Then, the Princess praised her husband's struggle to overcome cancer. The two met during a trip to the Netherlands in 1966 and married two years later. Together they have three children.

Read more:
Danish Royal Family in deep sorrow after Prince Richard's sudden death – Royal Central

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Prince Richard`s funeral will take place next Tuesday – Royal Central

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Politicians and royalty from all over Europe mourn Prince Richard's death

Politicians and royals from all over Europe are mourning Prince Richard's death. They have all sent their condolences to Princess Benedikte and her family. However, many of Europe's royal families have chosen to send their condolences privately and have not published official statements, while several politicians have issued written official condolences.

An anonymous source from the Swedish Royal Court has told a reporter from Svensk Damtidning that both the Swedish King and Queen have been in contact with the Danish Royal Family and have sent their condolences. Princess Benedikte's mother, Queen Ingrid, was born in Sweden and was the current King of Sweden's aunt making King Carl XVI Gustaf Princess Benedikte's first cousin. The reason that no monarchy has sent official condolences is that many consider the death of Prince Richard as a family event.

Princess Benedikte's nephew, Prince Joachim, the younger son of the Queen of Denmark, was at an official engagement for the Danish monarchy yesterday where he participated in an anniversary celebration. When he met the press, he commented on his uncle's death. "My thoughts are with Princess Benedikte and her children," said the Prince. His Royal Highness's mother, Queen Margrethe, has yet to comment on the death.

Read more:
Politicians and royalty from all over Europe mourn Prince Richard's death – Royal Central

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What was the last family event in Denmark that Prince Richard attended?

[TLLK]

I believe it was the Spanish state visit in 2016.

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PPE Agency

Photo gallery from today's funeral with royals from the Danish, Swedish, Greek, and Dutch families in attendance today.

Prince Richard was instrumental in hiding then Princess Beatrix and Claus Van Amsberg's early relationship from the public. He pretended to be interested in Beatrix and would appear with her at events that Claus would also be. Late Richard met his future wife Benedikte at Beatrix and Claus' wedding.  :Jen:

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Denmark's Princess Benedikte joins Scandinavian royal families at the funeral of her husband Prince Richard following his sudden death
Danish royals pay respects at Prince Richard's funeral | Daily Mail Online

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Funeral of Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
Funeral of Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg | NEWMYROYALS & HOLLYWOOD FASHION
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European royals step out for Prince Richard's funeral
Europe's royal families attend Prince Richard's funeral