Overview

• Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who passed away at age 82 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, is being commemorated today in Coburg.
• The funeral began with a private memorial service at Morizkirche at 12:00, attended by close family and dignitaries, including Swedish royals.
• A public procession to Schlossplatz and an Andacht will follow at 13:00, allowing the public to pay their respects to the late prince.
• Prince Andreas was highly regarded for his charitable work in the Coburg region, including fundraising for geriatric care projects, even after his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2011.
• The House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha maintains strong dynastic ties with the Swedish royal family, with King Carl Gustaf being Prince Andreas’s cousin.