A senior German royal has expressed concern over Prince Harry’s recent selfie with a fake prince at the Living Legends of Aviation Gala in Los Angeles.
Prince Alexander Schaumburg Lipper, a distant relative of the German royal family, warned the Duke of Sussex to exercise more caution and consider the dignity of the King and Queen before posing with individuals of questionable credibility.
Despite being labeled as a Z-list German fake prince, Mario Max Schaumburg Lipper stood proudly next to Prince Harry at the black-tie event held at the Beverly Hills Hilton on Friday night.
Prince Alexander hopes that this incident will serve as a lesson for Harry to be more discerning in his choice of companions, especially considering his position and responsibilities.
Prince Alexander further emphasized the importance of vetting individuals before surrounding oneself with them.
He highlighted Mario Max’s adoption into the Schaumburg Lipper family at the age of 24 and subsequent adoption of the title of prince.
However, Prince Alexander and other members of the family assert that Mario Max is not a legitimate prince and has been leveraging their name for personal gain.
In response to the criticism, Mario Max took to social media to share his birth certificate, claiming his lineage as the son of Prince Waldemar, Princess Fedora of Denmark, and Princess Antonia Schaumburg Lipper.
Despite these assertions, Mario Max is known for his appearances on reality TV shows such as Germany’s Big Brother, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker.
The self-proclaimed “King of Trash TV” has even made appearances on shopping channels, promoting a wealth elixir priced at 99 euros for a 56ml bottle.
With his love for the red carpet and his self-proclaimed royal status, Mario Max seems to fit the mold of a trash TV celebrity, which aligns with Meghan Markle’s reported desire for a reality TV series.
Commenting on the incident, a royal commentator stated that Prince Harry’s team was left embarrassed by his decision to take a selfie with such an individual.
Charlotte Griffiths, Editor at Large for The Mail on Sunday, described Harry’s attendance at the event as “sad” and “low rent,” noting the absence of A-list celebrities and Meghan Markle.
She suggested that Meghan may have dodged a bullet by not attending.
It is worth mentioning that this story broke on social media on Friday night, and now it is being covered by legitimate newspapers, tabloids, and TV news shows worldwide.
The details surrounding the fake prince’s story and the implications of Prince Harry’s actions have gained significant attention, highlighting the need for caution and discernment in the public eye.