Prince Harald Von Hohenzollern of Germany Dies Ahead of the Birth of His Child – Widow Speaks Out

The unexpected death of the German prince has brought a private love story and a public campaign into sharp focus, just as his wife prepares to welcome their child and continue her political bid.

Prince Harald von Hohenzollern has died at the age of 63 from sudden cardiac arrest. The tragedy occurred Monday afternoon (June 23, 2025) as he was about to get into his car. According to his wife, Josefa von Hohenzollern, all attempts at resuscitation failed.

Josefa, Leonberg's First Mayor, had officially announced her candidacy just days prior. The news of her husband's death prompted her to cancel all upcoming engagements and suspend her typically active participation in online forums.

In a statement to Stuttgarter Nachrichten, she confirmed her intent to continue the campaign, "That would also be in my husband's wishes." She also stated, "I now need time and peace for my child and myself." She is currently pregnant and is expecting to give birth to a son in July at Leonberg Hospital.

Josefa further addressed the public through her Instagram account on June 25, 2025. "Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I am writing with a heavy heart. My beloved husband Harald v. Hohenzollern died completely unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep," she penned.

"I need time to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child. That's why I will be stepping back from campaigning and social media in the coming days. I hope for your understanding during this time off and thank you from the bottom of my heart at this point for your condolences and support," concluded Josefa.

As she grieves her husband's sudden passing, more details have emerged about their relationship and shared journey — one marked by resilience, public service, and quiet devotion.

Their relationship began in 2023 in Stuttgart, where they first met. What started as mutual sympathy gradually deepened into a committed romantic partnership.

At the time of their marriage, Harald, who worked as a diamond dealer, was living between Namibia and the Taunus region. Their bond, though largely private, reflected a shared strength and compatibility.

Josefa and Harald had married privately in September 2024. The ceremony took place quietly in her hometown of Kollnburg, away from public attention, nine years after her popular video "Tiziano" sparked public curiosity about her romantic life.

The event marked a new chapter for the politician, who now bears the noble title of Josefa Princess of Hohenzollern-Emden.

The Hohenzollern family, one of Europe's historic dynasties, ruled the German Empire from 1871 to 1918. Their legacy is steeped in history, and Josefa's life has reflected a similar pattern of public scrutiny and personal endurance.

Known for her tenacity and fearlessness in political arenas, she has often been called the "Joan of Arc of the Bavarian Forest" by those close to her.

Josefa, now 51, has long drawn public attention for her bold actions. A former mayor of Kollnburg, she was first elected with the Free Voters after breaking away from the Christian Social Union.

Her tenure was marked by a series of confrontations, including an unusual 2019 medical advertisement that highlighted her then-single status. Despite facing harassment and eventual political removal in 2020, she continued to make waves.

Her political journey includes notable roles, such as her position at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), where she exposed a potential scandal in Bremen in 2018.

Afterward, she was reassigned to Deggendorf, a move seen by some as punitive. Still, she pressed on. In May 2021, she became the deputy mayor of Leonberg, later facing suspension over internal disputes. She was recently elected to the Böblingen district council.

Her husband's background in the diamond trade matched her dynamic public role. Both were known for their strong networks and shared commitment to public service. After the wedding, Josefa reportedly remarked to a friend, "It's high time I got married!"

Their union, though brief, reflected a convergence of resilience, conviction, and shared purpose — qualities that now shape the path Josefa continues to walk alone.