Albert Maria Joseph Maximilian Lamoral, Prince of Thurn and Taxis was the eighth Prince of Thurn and Taxis and Head of the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis from 2 June 1885 until his death on 22 January 1952.
Background
Albert was born at Regensburg, Germany, the younger son of Maximilian Anton Lamoral, Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis (1831–1867) and Duchess Helene in Bavaria (1834–1890). His father died when he was less than two months old, and he was raised by his mother. Maxmilian died 2 June 1885 and Albert succeeded as Fürst.
His mother served as regent until his 21st birthday in 1888.
Career
On 8 May 1889 he was named Duke of Wörth and Donaustauf by Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria. Titles and styles 8 May 1867 – 10 November 1870: His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Thurn and Taxis 10 November 1870 – 2 June 1885: His Serene Highness The Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis 2 June 1885 – 22 January 1952: His Serene Highness The Prince of Thurn and Taxis Honours.