Georg Friedrich Prince of Prussia Autograph Signed Royal Card Prussian Royalty

Description

This formal note of gratitude, dated February 2000 from Bremen, Germany, is signed by Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia (Prinz von Preussen). It acknowledges and appreciates the recipient’s kind Christmas and New Year wishes, while also extending heartfelt good wishes for the year 2000. The message is succinct and courteous, reflecting the refined tradition of aristocratic correspondence.

Although typed, the note features Georg Friedrich’s handwritten signature in blue ink, adding a personal and authentic touch to the formal greeting and underscoring the enduring value of genuine, handwritten elements in such exchanges.

The content of the card reads: \”Bremen, im Februar 2000. Herzlich danke ich Ihnen für Ihre lieben Wünsche zum Weihnachtsfest und zum Neuen Jahr. Auch ich wünsche Ihnen alles Gute für das Jahr 2000. Ihr, Georg Friedrich, Prinz v. Preussen.\” Translated into English, it states: \”Bremen, February 2000. I sincerely thank you for your kind wishes for Christmas and the New Year. I also wish you all the best for the year 2000. Yours, Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia.\”

As the head of the House of Hohenzollern, Georg Friedrich represents a lineage that once ruled over the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Empire. Although the German monarchy was abolished after World War I, the Hohenzollern family has continued to play a significant cultural and historical role in Germany and throughout Europe. The simplicity of this card mirrors the understated elegance often associated with Prussian traditions, where sincerity, dignity, and formality are valued over elaborate displays or ostentation. This minimalist approach emphasizes the genuine nature of the sentiment conveyed.

The year 2000 held symbolic significance as the dawn of a new millennium, adding subtle historical context to this message. Beyond personal goodwill, the note reflects a connection to a broader moment of global reflection and anticipation, marking a time when many looked both backward to history and forward to the future. Such correspondence serves as a testament to the enduring customs of aristocratic etiquette, offering a glimpse into how these traditions persist even in modern settings. This card, like others from Georg Friedrich, bridges the past and present, linking contemporary expressions of gratitude with the lasting heritage of one of Europe’s most influential dynasties.

Measuring 6.75 by 4.5 inches, the card is boldly hand-signed \”Georg Friedrich Prinz v. Preussen\” in blue ink. The verso is blank, preserving its pristine condition, and it includes the original mailing envelope addressed to Mr. A. Beeche of Oakland, California, postmarked from Bremen, Germany, on February 2, 2000, with a reference to Burg Hohenzollern. This piece is of museum quality, authentic, and one of a kind—a tangible connection to the living legacy of European nobility, rich in historical resonance and personal significance.