Lady Brigid Guinness

Lady Brigid Katharine Rachel Guinness (30 July 1920 – 8 March 1995) was the youngest daughter of Rupert Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh, and Lady Gwendolen Onslow. Born in London, she belonged to the prominent Guinness family, known for their contributions in brewing, banking, politics, and diplomacy. During World War II, she served as an auxiliary nurse, where she met her future husband, Prince Frederick of Prussia, who was injured in a tractor accident.

Brigid married Prince Frederick on 30 July 1945 at Little Hadham, Hertfordshire. He was the fourth son of William, German Crown Prince, and Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and grandson of Wilhelm II, German Emperor. The couple had five children: Princess Victoria Marina, Prince Rupert, Prince Frederick Nicholas, Prince Andreas, and Princess Antonia. After Prince Frederick’s death in 1966, Brigid married Major Anthony Patrick Ness on 3 June 1967 at Old Windsor, Berkshire; they had no children.

Brigid’s descendants include several grandchildren and great-grandchildren through her children’s marriages into various noble and prominent families. Her family connections span across European aristocracy and British peerage, reflecting her significant role within these circles.