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Karl von Habsburg
Kaiserenkel zwischen den Zeiten, Christoph Matzl
As a border crosser between the world of the nobility and global politics, Karl von Habsburg remembers formative moments in his life. He tells of his childhood and youth, of animated conversations with Empress Zita and philosophizes about his political commitment, his work in the protection of cultural property, and goes into various things that are important to him in his life.
He gives insights into his private life and the turbulent everyday life of an imperial grandson and head of the Habsburg family in the 21st century.
A balance sheet, richly illustrated with exclusive snapshots and photos from the private family album of a great dynasty.
About the author:
Christoph Matzl, born in Lower Austria, studied history and English at the University of Vienna. Since 1992 editor and since 2001 chief reporter of the „Kronen Zeitung“.
Hardcover with dust jacket, four colors throughout, numerous photos, 180 pages. Carl Ueberreuter Verlag.
Expression of condolences about S.E. Max Turnauer
With great sadness we received the news of the passing of our esteemed patron S.E. Max Turnauer. On November 7th, 2020, at the age of 90, a person who shaped beyond the borders of Austria was called home to eternity with the consolations of the Holy Church.
We lose in S.E. Max Turnauer a person who has been committed to Christian values and a pro-European attitude throughout his life. Right up until the end he was interested in the economic development of his company, family, friends and politics. S.E. Max Turnauer was also the ambassador of the Sovereign Knight of Malta in the Principality of Liechtenstein and its permanent observer at UNIDO, Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Knight of Honor of the Order of St. George, Honorary Senator of IMATEC University, Honorary Citizen of the Heldenberg community and bearer of numerous domestic and international foreign decorations.
S.E. Max Turnauer, born on February 17, 1931, came from a Prague industrial family who, after being expelled and expropriated after World War II, were able to build one of the most important Austrian industrial enterprises. The industrial empire comprised around 40 plants at home and abroad, whose successor companies still occupy an important position in the Austrian industrial landscape. Until recently he was also Honorary President of Constantia Industries AG, which is owned by his son Stanislaus.
As a patron of the UEHMG, S.E. Max Turnauer made his Wetzdorf Castle available to the UEHMG for many years as the seat of the association – we look back with great gratitude on this opportunity of pride.
The UEHMG will keep an honorable memory of its deceased patron in gratitude and memory.
Commemoration of the dead
On November 7th, the Deutschmeisterbund under the leadership of its President Lieutenant Colonel Andreas Tarbuk held the commemoration of the dead 2020 in a small but dignified setting at the Deutschmeisterdenkmal – considering the current official Corona rules. The President of the UEWHG, Major General iTR Michael Blaha, took part in the wreath-laying ceremony on the Deutschmeisterplatz, as did representatives of the resident Deutschmeister clubs.
In view of the tragic attack in Vienna in the recent past, the speeches also commemorated these victims in particular, but also all those who died from the Deutschmeister environment. Major General iTR Michael Blaha pointed out the importance of maintaining tradition as a keeper of positive values of the past as a contribution to the creation of a secure present.
Military Dean Episcopal Vicar Colonel MMag. DDr. Alexander Wessely finally said a common prayer with all participants before the delegation made their way to the Central Cemetery to hold a memorial for deceased comrades there too.
Relic deposit
On Sunday, October 25th, 2020, at the invitation of the church rector DDr. Reinhard Knittel of the St. Pölten Prandtauerkirche the deposit of a relic of the Blessed Emperor Karl I of Austria was held. The event was conducted in compliance with all applicable corona rules under the organizational leadership of Major General iTR Michael Blaha, MSc, President of the UEHMG, carried out on a smaller scale.
On part of the maintaining tradition The Radetzky Hussar Regiment No. 5 under the leadership of Colonel of Cavalry KR Ernst Kugler, the Radetzky Order under the leadership of Grand Master KR DKfm. Harry Tomek and the Order of St. George under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Dr. Peter Harold were represented.
HIRH Karl von Habsburg, as head of the House of Habsburg, personally attended the salemn mass which was conducted by the military bishop Dr. Werner Freistetter and carried the relic into the specially set up Kaiser Karl chapel.
With an atmospheric agape in the sacristy – unfortunately only on a very small scale due to the current Corona measures – the relic deposit came to a worthy end.
