Princess Madeleine is in deep mourning for Andreas, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Together with her parents, she paid her last respects to her godfather at his memorial service — and contrary to previous announcements, her husband Chris O’Neill was also by her side.
Andreas, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 82. It is a great loss for the Swedish royal family, who were close to the head of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the royals bid farewell to the deceased. During this difficult time, Princess Madeleine, 42, is supported by her husband Chris O’Neill, 50.
Chris O’Neill Was Initially Not Expected to Attend the Memorial Service
Initially, court information chief Margareta Thorgren had confirmed to “Svensk Damtidning” about two weeks ago that O’Neill would not be attending the service. “The King and Queen, together with Princess Madeleine and the King’s sister, Princess Christina, will attend the funeral,” it was announced. However, on Thursday afternoon, the British-American businessman appeared alongside his wife at St. Moriz Church in Coburg, Bavaria.
He Does Not Leave Princess Madeleine’s Side on This Difficult Day
Together with Queen Silvia, 81, King Carl Gustaf, 78, and Princess Christina, 81, Princess Madeleine paid her last respects to her godfather. Her husband Chris remained closely by her side throughout.
The Swedish royal family dressed in black, their sorrow clearly visible on their faces.
Nevertheless, Silvia, who is reliant on crutches following her foot surgery, managed to offer a gentle smile to the waiting crowd. Shortly afterward, the monarch and his loved ones entered the church to attend the service in honor of Andreas, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The memorial service is private, but according to the “Süddeutsche Zeitung,” a public procession to the Schlossplatz and a devotional service are planned afterward.
