#His Excellency Count Joshua von Münnich-Reutern

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Eton College holds a cherished place in the annals of His Serene Highness the Count of Münnich and Reutern’s family history, with their connection dating back to its very foundation.

The illustrious Founder of Eton College, King Henry VI, is His Highness’s seventeenth great uncle. This noble lineage traces its roots through his half-brother, The Count’s seventeenth great-grandfather, Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond. Notably, King Henry VI was also a great-grandson of His Serene Highness’s eighteenth great-grandfather, John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster.

The family’s ties to Eton College have remained steadfast across generations. Many generations of The Count’s grandfathers and extended family members were privileged attendees of this institution. From those bygone days to the present, Eton College continues to hold a special place in the hearts of His Serene Highness’s family.

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To all mothers everywhere, and to those who may be missing their mums today, The Count of Münnich and Reutern is thinking of you and wishing you all a very special Mother’s Day.

In memory and honour of his late mother, His Serene Highness shares a photograph of his mother, Countess Jane who died over 23 years ago.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

© The Count of Munich and Reutern 2023

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To those of you who celebrate the resurrection of Christ today, The Count of Münnich and Reutern wishes you all a very happy Orthodox Easter! Christ is risen!

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Wishing His Serene Highness Prince Joshua Count of Münnich and Reutern a very Happy Birthday today!

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Today marks the 10th anniversary since the demise of H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Leonida Georgievna of Russia (1914-2010).

The Grand Duchess Leonida was the wife of The Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia and mother of the current Head of the Imperial House of Russia, H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia, and the Count’s ninth Cousin thrice removed.

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Wishing Lady Amelia Windsor a very happy birthday!

Born Lady Amelia Sophia Theodora Mary Margaret Windsor, she is a daughter of George Windsor, The Earl of St Andrews and Sylvana Windsor, The Countess of St Andrews née Tomaselli. 

Lady Amelia is currently 39th in the line of succession to the British throne and the Count of Münnich-Reutern’s eleventh cousin once removed.

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His Serene Highness The Count of Münnich and Reutern wishes a very happy 70th birthday to his cousin, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal.

Princess Royal is the Count’s seventh cousin twice removed.

This photograph was taken by John Swannell at The Princess’ home, Gatcombe Park, in February this year.

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His Serene Highness The Count of Münnich and Reutern wishing his cousin, Charles a very happy birthday.

19th Earl of Devon is His Serene Highness's fifth cousin once removed.

The Count's great-great-great-grandmother, Agnes Elizabeth Wood, Viscountess of Halifax née Courtenay was born in 1838 at the Powderham Castle in Devon.

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Today, His Serene Highness’s cousin, Princess Marie Gabrielle of Luxembourg, celebrates her ninety-fifth birthday. Princess Marie is the sister of the late Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg and the aunt of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.

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The Count of Münnich and Reutern wishes his cousin, The Duchess of Sussex a very happy birthday.

His Serene Highness and Their Royal Highness are all descendants of King Edward III of England.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pictured during their visit to the Mansion House for the Endeavour Fund Awards in March. Photograph by Samir Hussein

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His Serene Highness The Count of Münnich and Reutern is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Count joins the Family and the people around the world in mourning profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much loved family relation.

The Queen was hugely admired for Her devotion, commitment to public service, and incredible leadership throughout Her remarkable 70-year reign. Her Majesty's extraordinary legacy and influence will live on forever and She will be missed immensely.

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This December marks the 600th anniversary of the birth of King Henry VI in Windsor Castle. The only son of King Henry V, he succeeded to the English throne at the age of nine months upon his father's death in 1422, and succeeded to the French throne on the death of his maternal grandfather, Charles VI, shortly afterward. In 1461 he was temporarily deposed before regaining the throne for a year from 1470 until his death in 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. He is one of the ten monarchs buried in St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. King Henry VI of England is The Count of Reutern's seventeenth great uncle, through his half-brother, Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond, the Count's sixteenth great grandfather, he was also a great-grandson of His Serene Highness's eighteenth great grandfather, John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster.

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Many congratulations to His Imperial Highness Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia and Nob. Victoria Romanovna Bettarini on their engagement!

His Imperial Highness is the Count of Münnich and Reutern’s eleventh cousin once removed.

The wedding is expected to take place in Autumn 2021. 

Further details of the date and time of the wedding will be announced in due course.

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Wishing Her Majesty, Ma’am, dear Cousin a very happy 95th birthday today!

The Queen was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

Head of the Commonwealth, Head of the Armed Forces, Head of State in 16 countries, and the longest-reigning monarch in British History. Wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

This year Her Majesty remains at Windsor Castle, during a period of Royal Mourning following the death of her beloved husband, Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.

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Many congratulations to Mrs Flora Vesterberg née Ogilvy and Mr Timothy Vesterberg on their wedding!

The couple were married in a private ceremony due to the COVID pandemic at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace on Saturday 26 September 2020. This year, they were able to celebrate their special day in a traditional wedding ceremony at the St James’s Church on Friday 10 September surrounded by family and friends.

Flora were her stunning Phillipa Lepley wedding dress and the historic Ogilvy Tiara.

Mrs Flora Alexandra Vesterberg is The Count of Münnich and Reutern’s eleventh cousin once removed via her grandmother, Princess Alexandra of Kent and seventh cousin via her grandfather, The Hon Sir Angus James Bruce Ogilvy.

His Serene Highness sends his warmest congratulations and very best wishes to his cousin.

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His Serene Highness The Count of Münnich and Reutern wishes his cousin, Lady Pamela Hicks a very happy 92nd birthday today.