Overview

• Prince Andreas of Sachsen-Coburg and Gotha, who passed away on April 3 at age 82 after battling Parkinson's disease, was honored with a funeral service in Coburg on April 24.
• The ceremony began with a private service at Morizkirche, followed by a public procession to Schlossplatz and a commemorative ceremony with music and cannon salutes.
• King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, along with Princess Madeleine, her husband Christopher O’Neill, and Princess Christina, attended, reflecting close family ties.
• Other European nobility, including Franz Herzog von Bayern, gathered to pay respects, highlighting the dynastic significance of the Sachsen-Coburg and Gotha house.
• Prince Andreas was remembered for his openness about his Parkinson's diagnosis and his regional philanthropic efforts, including fundraising for geriatric care.