The passing of Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont, a remarkable figure in European nobility, has left a lasting impact on the royal family and those who knew her. Born on November 4, 1933, at Stolberg, Princess Sixtina was the first child of Fürst Wolff-Heinrich zu Stolberg and Fürstin Irma zu Stolberg, and her life was marked by a rich heritage of royal connections.
Throughout her life, Princess Sixtina was deeply rooted in her family's history and traditions. Her marriage to Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont in 1961 strengthened her ties to the Waldeck-Pyrmont family, a connection that spanned generations. The couple had three children, and their descendants continue to play significant roles in European nobility. Princess Sixtina's legacy extends beyond her immediate family, as she was a respected figure in her community and a testament to the enduring power of royal heritage.
Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont died on 18 May 2022. She was eighty-eight years-old.
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| Sixtina's parents: Fürst Wolff-Heinrich and Fürstin Irma zu Stolberg. |
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| The commemorative coin celebrating the marriage of Fürst Wolff Heinrich and Fürstin Irma zu Stolberg. |
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| Princess Irma with her two eldest children: Princess Sixtina and Prince Johann. |
Born at Stolberg on 4 November 1933, Princess Irmgard Sixtina Juliana zu Stolberg was the first child of Fürst Wolff-Heinrich zu Stolberg (1903-1972) and his wife Fürstin Irma (1910-1994; née Erfert), who wed in 1932. Sixtina was joined by three younger siblings: Prince Johann (1935-1964), Fürst Jost-Christian (b.1940; married Sylvianne Janssens van der Maelen), and Princess Sophie Charlotte (b.1943; married Fürst Friedrich Wilhelm zu Wied).
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| Fürst Georg II zu Waldeck und Pyrmont (1789-1845) |
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| Fürstin Emma zu Waldeck und Pyrmont (1802-1858; née Princess of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym) |
On August 1961, Princess Sixtina married Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont (1936-2020), the second child of Prince Georg zu Waldeck und Pyrmont (1902-1971) and Countess Ingeborg von Platen Hallermund (1902-1991). Georg-Friedrich and Sixtina were third cousins; they both were great-great-grandchildren of Fürst Georg II zu Waldeck und Pyrmont (1789-1845) and Princess Emma of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym (1802-1858). Georg-Friedrich and Sixtina had three children: Princess Henriette (b.1963), Princess Isabelle (b.1965), and Prince Philipp (b.1967).
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| Princess Henriette zu Waldeck und Pyrmont with her husband Count Hermann zu Castell-Rüdenhausen as well as Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis.
Photograph (c) Presse-Foto-Seeger. |
In August 1989, Princess Christine Henriette Bathildis zu Waldeck und Pyrmont married Count Hermann zu Castell-Rüdenhausen (b.1963). The couple have three children: Countess Annabell (b.1991), Countess Cecily (b.1992), and Count Casimir (b.1994). Hermann is a younger brother of the late Countess Donata zu Castell-Rüdenhausen (1950-2015), wife of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1944-1977) and Duke Friedrich August of Oldenburg (1936-2017). Henriette, who studied geography at university, is thus an aunt-by-marriage of Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia, the Head of House Prussia.
Georg-Friedrich and Sixtina's second daughter Princess Marie Isabelle zu Waldeck und Pyrmont has made her career as an employment and occupational therapist. In December 1989, Isabelle changed her surname to be simply "Waldeck." She has one son, Constantin.
Philipp-Heinrich, the only son of Georg-Friedrich and Sixtina, has never married and has no children. He is currently fourteenth in the line of succession to the Head of the Princely House of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
May the Princess Rest in Peace.
As we conclude this article about the life and legacy of Princess Sixtina of Waldeck-Pyrmont, we are reminded of the significant impact she had on her family and the nobility. Born on November 4, 1933, Princess Sixtina was the first child of Fürst Wolff-Heinrich zu Stolberg and Fürstin Irma zu Stolberg, and her life was marked by a rich heritage of royal connections. Throughout her life, Princess Sixtina was deeply rooted in her family's history and traditions. Her marriage to Prince Georg-Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont in 1961 strengthened her ties to the Waldeck-Pyrmont family, a connection that spanned generations. The couple had three children, and their descendants continue to play significant roles in European nobility. Princess Sixtina's legacy extends beyond her immediate family, as she was a respected figure in her community and a testament to the enduring power of royal heritage.
As we reflect on Princess Sixtina's life, we are reminded of the importance of preserving and honoring the traditions and legacies of our noble families. Her passing on May 18, 2022, at the age of eighty-eight, marks the end of an era for the Waldeck-Pyrmont family. We honor her memory by celebrating her life and the contributions she made to her family and community. Princess Sixtina's story serves as a reminder of the significance of preserving our cultural heritage and the importance of honoring the traditions that have shaped our noble families. We hope that this article has provided a meaningful tribute to Princess Sixtina's life and legacy, and we encourage our readers to continue exploring the rich history of European nobility.
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