Background
He was born in Hagenburg the second son of Prince Wolrad of Schaumburg-Lippe and his wife Princess Bathildis of Schaumburg-Lippe (1903–1983).
head of the Princely House of Schaumburg
He was born in Hagenburg the second son of Prince Wolrad of Schaumburg-Lippe and his wife Princess Bathildis of Schaumburg-Lippe (1903–1983).
Philipp-Ernst succeeded to the headship of the house on the death of his father on 15 June 1962, and remained head until his death at Bückeburg when he was succeeded by his only surviving son Alexander.