#His Excellency The Count of Munnich-Reutern

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

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Today we celebrate the countless achievements of women around the world and recognise the valuable contributions they make to society. It is a time to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and to renew our commitment to continue working towards a more inclusive and equitable world for all. May this day serve as a reminder of the remarkable strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit of women. His Serene Highness The Count of Münnich and Reutern extends his gratitude to all the women in his life, many of whom have served as a source of inspiration and motivation. He is grateful for their invaluable contribution and unwavering support. The Count of Münnich sends his warmest regards and wishes all the women around the world a very happy International Women’s Day!

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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 Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex a very happy birthday today! 

Her Royal Highness is His Serene Highness's 7th cousin twice removed, they both descend from Plantagenet King Edward III of England.

To find out more about Her Royal Highness’s life and work, visit the Royal Family’s website: https://bit.ly/3qv8QGw

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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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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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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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üWarmest congratulations to Miss India Hicks and Mr David Flint Wood on their wedding!

The couple were married at the Brightwell Baldwin Parish Church in Oxfordshire on Friday 10th September.

India wore a Grace Kelly-inspired Emilia Wickstead gown to marry her partner of 26 years, David, in her home village of Brightwell Baldwin in Oxfordshire as their five children looked on. 

Miss India Hicks is granddaughter of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma and The Count of Münnich-Reutern’s thirteenth cousin once removed.

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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 celebrating the occasion that marks the 800th anniversary since the birth of the Faithful Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky in 1221 AD.

Descendant of the Danish Prince Rurik, he was born Alexander Yaroslavich in Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy, Russia.

Son of Yaroslav II Vsevolodovich Grand Prince of Vladimir and Feodosia Igorevna of Ryazan, he was a brother of Prince Yaroslav III Yaroslavich of Tver - The Count of Munnich-Reutern's 24th great-grandfather (on his maternal grandfather's side), which makes him His Serene Highness's second cousin 23 times removed.

Commonly regarded as a key figure of medieval Rus', Alexander – a grandson of Vsevolod the Big Nest – rose to legendary status on the account of his military victories over German and Swedish invaders.

According to the Novgorod Chronicle written in the 14th century (recorded more than a century after the events), the Swedish army had landed at the confluence of the rivers Izhora and Neva, Alexander and his small army suddenly attacked the Swedes on 15 July 1240 and defeated them. Battle of the Neva saved Novgorod from a full-scale invasion from the West. As a result of his victory, 19-year-old Alexander gained the sobriquet "Nevsky", which means "of Neva".

He was canonised as a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1547.

On 21 May 1725, the Empress Catherine I introduced the Imperial Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. It is the most senior order of knighthood in the honours system of the Russian Empire. The order is still active. The USSR and the Russian government, both adopted the order into their military honours system, however, the order was renamed into the order of Alexander Nevsky with a new design. 

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Today marks the 10th wedding anniversary of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The photograph was taken by Chris Floyd this week at Kensington Palace ahead of their wedding anniversary.

The Count of Münnich and Reutern wishes his Cousins The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a happy 10th wedding anniversary and sends his warmest best wishes!

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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.