Figure 1.-- Prince Albert II Turin Von Taxis is seen here with his father Johannes. I think Prince Alber was 4 years old when this photograph was taken about 1987. He wears a blue blazer with what I supose could be called short pants and kneesocks.

We do not have details at this time on Prince Albert II's childhood. Nor do we do a great deal about his childhood clothing. Here we see him at about age 4 in 1987 wearing a blue blazer with what I supose could be called short pants and kneesocks. Prince Albert II was only about 8 years old when his father Johannes died in 1991. His father did not leave the family's affairs in good order. Johannes' death was a disaster for the family. Large amounts were lost to death taxes and financial speculation. The extravagances of Albert's parents resulted in sizeable debts. His mother Princess Gloria open the family castles and held auctions. She sold money-losing and reduced the family expenses. Many family members complained. Johannes did not take needed steps that would have limited German government taxes. The Princess's actions appear to have saved a substantial portion of her son's patrimony. The Princess is no longer a member of the international jet set. She now spends her time lookin after her children and the safeguarding of the Thurn und Taxis legacy.

Created: August 1, 2002
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Last updated: March 13, 2003