Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille
Appearance
Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille | |
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Born | Visborg, Denmark | 26 February 1965
Noble family | Ahlefeldt |
Spouse(s) | Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg |
Father | Claus Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille |
Michael Preben, Count Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille (Template:Lang-da) (born 26 February 1965) is a Danish count and landowner. In 1994, he assumed ownership of the family's residence, Egeskov Castle near Kværndrup, from his father Count Claus Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille (1932–2014).[1] Under his ownership, Egeskov Castle has been turned into one of Funen's major tourist attractions. In 2006, he was awarded the title of hofjægermester.[2]
On 18th of May 2019, he married Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, niece of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.[3]
References
- ^ "Tidslinie, Egeskov slot" (in Danish). Egeskov Slot.
- ^ "Hofjægermestre" (in Danish). Official website of the Danish monarchy.
- ^ (In French) "Mariage royal : La princesse Alexandra a dit oui au comte Michael", PurePeople (PureMédias), 24 May 2019.