Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille
Michael Preben, Count Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille (Danish: Michael Preben Greve Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille) (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]
Michael Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille | |
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| Born | 26 February 1965 Visborg, Denmark |
| Noble family | Ahlefeldt |
| Spouse(s) | Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg |
| Father | Claus Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille |
| Mother | Susanne Vind |
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.
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