Princess Henriette of Schönaich-Carolath was the youngest daughter of Prince Johann Georg von Schoenaich-Carolath and Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz, second wife of Wilhelm II, German Emperor.
Background
Princess Henriette was born at Berlin, Weimar Republic, fifth child and youngest daughter of Prince Johann George of Schönaich-Carolath (1873–1920), (son of Prince George of Schönaich-Carolath, and Princess Wanda of Schönaich-Carolath) and his wife, Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz (1887–1947), (daughter of Heinrich XXII, Prince Reuss of Greiz and Princess Ida of Schaumburg-Lippe).
Career
As her father had died in 1920, her mother married secondly in 1922 to the German Emperor Wilhelm World War II Hermine had five young children, but it was decided that only the youngest, Princess Henriette, would come to live with them at Doorn. He seemed to have a genuine affection for her, and she came to be known as "the general". According to Giles MacDonough, Henriette "performed the role of resident grandchild, passing the sugar when coffee was served".
Titles and styles 25 November 1918 – 1 October 1940: Her Serene Highness Princess Henriette of Schönaich-Carolath 1 October 1940 – 5 September 1946: Her Royal Highness Princess Karl Franz of Prussia 5 September 1946 – 16 March 1972: Her Serene Highness Princess Henriette of Schönaich-Carolath.
