Background
He was born in Düsseldorf, the second son of Philipp-Ernst, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe (1928-2003) and his wife Baroness Eva-Benita von Tiele-Winckler (1927-2013).
He was born in Düsseldorf, the second son of Philipp-Ernst, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe (1928-2003) and his wife Baroness Eva-Benita von Tiele-Winckler (1927-2013).
He succeeded as head of the princely house following his father"s death on 28 August 2003. 25 December 1958 – 29 July 1983: His Serene Highness Prince Alexander of Schaumburg-Lippe. 30 July 1983 – 28 August 2003: His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alexander of Schaumburg-Lippe.
28 August 2003 – present: His Serene Highness Alexander, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe.