European Royalty during World War II:
Royal Houses

Living Members of
The House of
Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg,
1939-1945

Last Recognized Head of House

Albert, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1869-1931).  Succeeded as head of the dynasty in 1921 on the death of his cousin, Duke Ernst Günther (below).

Sisters
Daughters of Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1831-1917)

Helena Victoria, née Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1870-     )

Marie Louise, née Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1872-     )

Brother of Father
Son of Duke Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1798-1869)

Friedrich, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1829-1880)
Issue:  7 children, including
  1. Ernst Günther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1863-1921)
    Wife:  Dorothea, née Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1881-     )
    Issue (by adoption):
    1. Marie Luise, Baroness Rudolf Karl von Stengal, née Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (1908-     ).  Adopted by Duke Ernst Günther in 1920.
    2. Johann Georg, Prince of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (1911-1941).  Adopted by Duke Ernst Günther in 1920.  Killed in action during World War II on June 23, 1941, in Russia.
  2. Luise Sophie, Princess Friedrich Leopold of Prussia (1866-     )

Brother of Grandfather
Son of Duke Friedrich Christian II of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1765-1814)

Friedrich, Prince of Noer (1800-1865).  Forfeited his rights of succession upon his unequal second marriage in 1864 and created Prince of Noer.
Issue of his first marriage:  4 children, including
  1. Friedrich Christian, Prince of Noer (1830-1881).  Forfeited his rights of succession as a result of his unequal marriage in 1870 and created Prince of Noer.
    Issue:
    1. Carmelita Luise, Frau Rudolf Humbert (1871-     )

Surviving Junior Schleswig-Holstein Line
Descendants of Duke August Philipp of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck (1619-1675)

House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg

Surviving Junior Holstein-Gottorp Line
Descendants of Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp (1526-1586)

House of Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov

House of Oldenburg

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Last updated on 12/05/03.