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New stroke of fate
She died at the blessed age of 89: Rosa Sophie Reichsfreifrau von zu zu Guttenberg, nee Princess and Duchess of Arenberg, fell asleep in the circle of her family.
A new stroke of fate for Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (40), because he was not there when his beloved grandmother closed her eyes forever. The politician could not say goodbye to her.
The scandalous plagiarism scandal of the former Minister of Defense and the withdrawal of his doctorate in 2011 meant that Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg all offices resigned and almost left his German homeland.
In New York, the former star politician found a new home, lives with wife Stephanie (36) and daughters Anna (11) and Mathilda (9) in a property about an hour's drive from the city center. Their neighbors are Hollywood stars like Meryl Streep or Jack Nicholson.
Although the Franconian baron has his peace here. But he lacks his great relationship. Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg could always rely on his family - especially on grandmother Rosa. All the more hurts him her sudden death.
Only three months ago, the elderly lady happily celebrated with the family and 500 guests the wedding of her great-granddaughter Marie (24). Even grandson Karl-Theodor had come to the festive occasion extra from America.
Now he comes back home with his loved ones. This time with deep sadness in the heart to prove his grandmother in her hometown in Franconia at the Requiem the last glory ...
