Prince Heinrich VIII Reuss of Köstritz


Prince Heinrich VIII Reuss of Köstritz is a son of Prince Heinrich I Reuss of Köstritz, and is a member of the House of Reuss.

Early life and family

Heinrich VIII was born at Gera, Germany, second child and first son of Prince Heinrich I Reuss of Köstritz, and his wife, Duchess Woizlawa Feodora of Mecklenburg-Schwerin,.
His mother was one of the only remaining members of the House of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, after her cousins, Donata and Edwina. He is in the line of succession to the British throne being descendant of George II of Great Britain. He is second cousin to Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, both being descendants of Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.

Marriage

Heinrich VIII married on 14 June 1973 at Basthorst to Baroness Dorit von Ruffin, daughter of Baron Franz von Ruffin, and his wife, Carla Busson.
They had two sons: