Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein
| Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Corinna Larsen January 28, 1965 Frankfurt, West Germany |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Other names | Corinna Adkins |
| Occupation | Director of Apollonia Associates |
| Known for | Relationship with King Juan Carlos I of Spain |
| Spouse(s) | Philip Adkins (1990–1995) |
| Children | Anastasia Adkins (b. 1992) |
Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein (born January 28, 1965, Frankfurt, Germany) is a German philanthropist.
Early life
Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein was born on January 28, 1964, Frankfurt, Germany. She is the daughter of Finn Bönning Larsen and Ingrid Sauer; she was born a Danish national.[1]
Philanthropy
She serves as the Director of Appolonia Associates.[2]
In the summer of 2013, Albert II, Prince of Monaco designated Sayn-Wittgenstein as a representative to attract business and conduct external relations for Monaco.[3]
Personal life
In 1989, she married Philip Adkins, an English businessman. In 1992, they had a daughter. They were divorced three years later, in 1995.[1]
She is a friend of King Juan Carlos I of Spain.[4] In 2012 she accompanied him on an elephant-hunting safari to Botswana.[5]
She resides in Monaco.
References
- 1 2 Leo van de Pas, Genealogics
- ↑ Natalia Junqera, "Operación Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein", El País (27 February 2013).
- ↑ "Corinna, su nueva vida 'alejada' de España". Chance (Europa Press). 2014-11-27. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- ↑ "King’s friend Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein accused of usurpation". El Confidencial.
- ↑ "The Reign in Spain is Mainly on the Wane? King Juan Carlos's Controversies". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 10 September 2013.