Background
Cecilia was born at Frohnleiten, Austria, the fifth child and second daughter of Count Carl-Anton of Goëss-Saurau (born 1921), and his wife, Baroness Maria Mathilde Mayr of Melnhof (1921–1996).
head of the Princely House of Waldeck
Cecilia was born at Frohnleiten, Austria, the fifth child and second daughter of Count Carl-Anton of Goëss-Saurau (born 1921), and his wife, Baroness Maria Mathilde Mayr of Melnhof (1921–1996).
23 August 1956 – 19 May 1988: Countess Cecilie of Goëss-Saurau 19 May 1988 – present: Her Serene Highness The Princess of Waldeck and Pyrmont.