Overview

• Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, 63, died of sudden cardiac arrest in Windhoek, Namibia, while working in the diamond industry.
• His death on June 30 comes just days before the couple’s first child is due in July 2025.
• Princess Josefa announced she would step back from her re-election bid and social media to grieve and prepare for motherhood.
• The pair married in September 2024 after meeting at a trade fair and balanced aristocratic titles with professional and civic commitments.
• The announcement has drawn widespread condolences and renewed attention to the House of Hohenzollern’s contemporary public role.