A PRINCE has tragically died just days before the birth of his first child while on a work trip in Africa.
Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, a 63-year-old German aristocrat, died suddenly just nine months after marrying Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern.
He is believed to have died after suffering a heart attack in Namibia, where he is involved in the diamond industry.
Josefa, heavily pregnant, shared the heartbreaking news with a tribute on social media.
She posted a touching collage of photos of the pair together.
Josefa is running for re-election as mayor of the German town Leonberg, but said she would be taking time off the campaign trail to grieve.
She wrote: “Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I am writing with a heavy heart.
“My beloved husband Harald v. Hohenzollern died quite unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac death. This loss hits me very deep.
“I need time to grieve, say goodbye and be there for our unborn child. That’s why I will be stepping back from campaigning and social media in the coming days.
“I hope for your understanding during this time off and thank you from the bottom of my heart at this point for your condolences and support.”
However, Josefa said she would continue with her candidacy as it would have been in her late husband’s best interests.
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