New blow for Ernst August from Hanover. As several German media reported on November 24, 2021, including the website Spiegel, the prince was unsuccessful on appeal to the regional court of Wels. Sentenced last March to a 10-month suspended prison sentence for violence and threats against police officers and employees, while intoxicated, the head of the Hanover house (67) had his sentence confirmed on appeal.
The husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco (from whom he has been separated for more than 10 years) did not appear for his trial, in order to avoid “another media show“, he explained to the court. His lawyer added that, following his cancer, his client was among those at risk of the coronavirus. However, his state of health would be better than a few months ago: “He wants to have his peace and quiet and devote himself to his recovery. “
The facts for which the prince was convicted date back to the summer of 2020. While installed in his hunting lodge in Grünau, Austria, Ernst August of Hanover attacked several police officers, in particular with a baseball bat . He then displayed inappropriate behavior towards two of his employees. “I take responsibility, I regret what happened and I am ready to cover the damages, he explained at the opening of the hearing, while he pleaded not guilty. I only partially remember what happened.“A failing memory which is partly linked to his alcohol consumption …
The prince seems to be doing better. After a luxury fitness cure in Austria last July, Ernst August then settled down in Spain, where his son Prince Christian and his grandchildren live. A prolonged stay in Madrid which seems to be successful, since he would have even found love in the arms of a 48-year-old artist … On the other hand, the legal disputes are not over since he has an appointment soon in court as part of his standoff with his son Prince Ernst August around Marienburg Castle.