Overview

• Roughly 500 to 550 guests filled the Bayerischer Hof for speeches, live music and a celebration that ran into the early morning.
• Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder lauded Siegel and said he will bestow a high order on the composer.
• Nicole performed a medley and delivered an emotional tribute that left both her and Siegel in tears.
• Family moments featured adoptive daughter Ruby’s onstage declaration of love and daughter Giulia’s presence despite their strained relationship.
• Siegel said he remains busy with new projects and reiterated his wish to represent Germany at Eurovision, noting his last participation was for San Marino in 2017.