handwritten and/or handsigned replies from the former sovereign monarchies of germany

Prussia

Received: 30 October 2025

From His Imperial and Royal Highness Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia on the occasion of his birthday. The reply comes as a pre-printed card, in German, hand-dated and hand-signed by the Prince.

Isenburg

Received: 5 July 2025

A response from His Serene Highness Alexander, Prince of Isenburg, in regards to a birthday greeting I sent. A photograph of HSH at his home, Schloss Birstein, has a kind handwritten note on the reverse.

Lippe

Received: Early 2025

A unique reply from His Serene Highness Stephan, Prince of Lippe. This was in response to a birthday message I sent HSH months earlier. In his handwritten note, the Prince apologizes for the delay in his response and makes reference to a devastating weather event in my home state. An extraordinarily kind and thoughtful response.

The front of the card features a photo of the Prince’s children, which is not shown here.