Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg

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Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
Born 29 October 1934 (1934-10-29) (age 73)
Giessen, Germany
Other names Richard Casimir Karl August Robert Konstantin
Title Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
Spouse Princess Benedikte of Denmark
Children Gustav, Alexandra, Nathalie
Relatives Gustav Albrecht, 5th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Princess Margareta of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
Styles of
Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
Reference style His Serene Highness
Spoken style Your Serene Highness
Alternative style Sir

Richard Casimir Karl August Robert Konstantin, Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (born 29 October 1934 in Giessen, Germany) is the son of Gustav Albrecht, 5th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Princess Margareta of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.

Richard was married on 3 February 1968 at Fredensborg Palace Church to Princess Benedikte of Denmark, born 29 April 1944. She is the second daughter of King Frederick IX of Denmark (1899 - 1972) and Queen Ingrid (née Bernadotte) (1910 - 2000).

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Preceded by
Gustav Albrecht, 5th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg Incumbent
Designated heir:
Gustav, Hereditary Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg