Concern has once again arisen in the circle surrounding Caroline of Monaco after it became known that her ex-partner, Ernst von Hannover, has been urgently admitted to a hospital in Madrid. The German aristocrat was transferred this Sunday, May 25, to Ruber International Clinic, a medical center where he had already been hospitalized weeks earlier. For now, no details have been given about the reasons for this new admission, although the prince's condition is delicate.
The news was first reported by Semana magazine, which confirmed that Ernst initially went to the emergency room and, after a medical evaluation, his immediate admission was decided. The situation is alarming considering that just a month ago, on April 21, he was discharged after another major scare. Back then, he remained hospitalized for twenty days and his health required intensive care.
The German prince, 70 years old, had previously been admitted on April 3, also at Ruber International Clinic in Madrid. According to reports, he went to the emergency room in the early morning due to unexpected complications. Although his condition was initially managed with caution, days later his progress became complicated and it was necessary to transfer him to the ICU.
This new admission has sparked deep concern both among his family and in the international press. Medical sources have not yet confirmed whether this is a relapse related to that previous illness or if a new complication has arisen. What is certain is that Ernst has gone through numerous episodes of unstable health in recent years, some of them related to his lifestyle and chronic problems.
Claudia Stilianopoulos, his current partner, recently indicated that the origin of his ailments could be related to a chronic illness. At first, there was speculation that the cause of his deterioration was pancreatitis or the aftereffects of a recent surgery, but these hypotheses were ruled out. What has been confirmed is that his health continues to be a constant concern.
Caroline of Monaco's family doesn't react
Meanwhile, the Monaco royal house has kept an absolute silence regarding this situation. Although Caroline of Monaco and Ernst von Hannover have been separated for many years, they remain legally married, and any matter related to his personal condition still has institutional implications. However, the secrecy with which this matter is being handled seems to respond to a desire to keep privacy at such a delicate time.
For Princess Caroline, this situation represents a hard emotional blow. Although her marriage to Ernst von Hannover has been marked by distance, controversies, and a long separation without a formal divorce, the bond has not disappeared. The reality is that the deterioration of her still legal husband's health also, albeit indirectly, affects the image of the Grimaldi family.
During recent decades, Caroline has tried to keep a public life focused on her institutional duties, on culture, and on her children's well-being. However, every appearance by Ernst von Hannover in the media, whether for medical reasons or personal controversies, ends up affecting the princess. The seriousness of his current situation has also sparked a wave of solidarity, but also of media attention, which Caroline surely would have preferred to avoid.
The news that affects Caroline of Monaco
There is no confirmation as to whether the princess has traveled to Madrid or has established any contact with the medical team treating Ernst. But since they still keep a legal bond and their relationship was for years one of the most talked about in the European aristocratic scene, it is very likely that she is aware of every development. For now, no official statement is expected from Monaco, although the silence has not diminished public interest.
The marriage between Caroline of Monaco and Ernst von Hannover has been one of the most turbulent within the European royalty. They married in 1999 and during the first years showed some complicity at official events, but over time tensions increased. Absences, disagreements, and scandals involving Ernst ended up driving them almost completely apart.
Although they have been separated in fact for more than a decade, they never formalized the divorce. This situation has led to constant speculation about whether there is some kind of agreement or if it is simply a personal decision. What is certain is that, despite their differences, Ernst's figure remains linked to Caroline's, both for legal reasons and for their shared history.
In recent years, Ernst von Hannover has made headlines more for his personal problems than for his institutional role. His hospital admissions have become frequent, and his overall condition seems to be deteriorating more and more.