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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Brooklyn Salutes: Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe Named 2026 Honoree

Brooklyn is rolling out the black-and-gold carpet. H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe has been announced as an honoree at the 2026 Brooklyn Salutes Awards Ceremony & Dinner, the community recognition event organized by Community Concerns Network in partnership with Byways and Hedges Youth for Christ Ministry.

Set for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise Banquet Hall on East 96th Street in Brooklyn, the evening honors leadership, philanthropy, cultural engagement, and public service — and the Prince’s selection gives the ceremony genuine international resonance. The announcement artwork says it all: formal attire, a velvet burgundy tuxedo jacket, ceremonial decorations, and a golden trophy backdrop.

Two organizations, one mission

Community Concerns Network has spent years building programs around civic upliftment, partnering with ministries, educators, and local advocates to spotlight individuals whose influence extends beyond titles. Byways and Hedges Youth for Christ Ministry brings the faith-centered dimension — guidance, mentorship, empowerment, and youth development — giving the evening a moral seriousness that sets it apart from purely entertainment-driven galas.

Together they’ve crafted something distinctive in Brooklyn’s event calendar: cultural elegance fused with community purpose, where faith leaders, entrepreneurs, public personalities, and residents share one room in celebration of service.

An evening with dual purpose

The formal donation is $125 — non-refundable and tax deductible — reflecting the gala character of the night while funding the organizations’ ongoing outreach: youth engagement, community development, and programs across Brooklyn and beyond. Like the best modern ceremonies, the evening doubles as both celebration and engine, honoring achievement while generating support for the work ahead.

For the Prince — known internationally across media, humanitarian, and cultural spheres — the honor continues a long pattern of bridging European public life with American community initiatives. For Brooklyn, landing an honoree of his profile signals how confidently the borough’s organizations now position their missions on larger cultural stages.

On June 27, expect black tie, gold accents, and a room full of people who believe recognition should mean something. Brooklyn Salutes intends to deliver exactly that.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: The Waxman Luncheon: New York’s Premier Cancer Charity Event

The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer presented The Waxman Luncheon as one of the season’s defining philanthropic afternoons — an elegant gathering dedicated to advancing cancer research while celebrating the donors, supporters, and cultural figures who sustain the institute’s mission across New York society.

The Waxmans inspire genuine admiration: the kindest, most energetic team, all in service of a prime cause. And the caliber of the room was unmistakable — seeing dear friend Arlene Lazare, a friendship spanning two decades from Luigi and Liza through New York, LA, and Thanksgiving dinners, made clear this was an A-list affair. PR powerhouse Norah Lawlor pointed out the city’s most philanthropic, kind, and caring leaders — truly the charity luncheon of the year.

Honoring the supporters

The luncheon honored philanthropists Mary Slattery and Alexandra Adame, recognizing both women for their commitment to funding cancer research and their sustained support of the institute’s scientific and philanthropic work.

Luncheon chairs Marion N. Waxman, Susan Pernick, and Dina Koutroumanis led the afternoon, with co-chairs Erica Linden-Fineberg, Nancy Litman, and Helen Vaysman, and a committee including Sandy Ackerman, Jessica DiPalma, Orital Karelic, Norah Lawlor, Tali Mehdyzadeh, Lorri Scott, and Randi Schatz.

Runway meets research

A live fashion presentation of the Safiyaa Spring/Summer 2026 collection brought international luxury into the afternoon, pairing contemporary design with charitable purpose. The program’s visual identity — soft florals in blush pink, cream, lavender, burgundy, and deep plum — matched the refined, feminine elegance of the occasion.

Riverpark curated the culinary experience: burrata with asparagus, frisée, charred snap peas, fava beans, parmesan crisp, and green goddess dressing to start; mushroom-and-herb stuffed chicken breast with truffle mashed potatoes, spinach, peas, oyster mushrooms, and chicken jus for the entrée; and a choice of strawberry rhubarb mille feuille or espresso chocolate tart to finish.

Fundraising ran through a raffle — $125 a ticket, three for $350 — and a silent auction closing at 2:30 p.m., with support from donors including Jimmy Choo, Judith Leiber, Ralph Lauren, Alice + Olivia, Movado, the Metropolitan Opera, and jewelry sponsor Brilliant Stars. Special thanks extended to the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, the Mazursky Family Foundation, and the Waxman family circle itself. Fashion, fine dining, and fierce commitment to the science of curing cancer — New York charity at its very best.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Adele Nino’s Mandarin Oriental Luncheon Honors Dr. Lyda Lindell

Adele Nino hosted one of the season’s most elegant private gatherings at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City — a luxury VIP luncheon overlooking Central Park and Columbus Circle, welcoming Florida super doctor Dr. Lyda Lindell, CEO of UrBestNow, on her visit from Tampa. Small world: Dr. Lindell is a dear friend of longtime Tampa Bay friends Julie and Steve Weintraub of Gold and Diamond Source International.

The exclusive afternoon gathered royalty, philanthropy leaders, cultural figures, and celebrated guests in a setting of understated sophistication. Adele Nino impressed with her celebrated philanthropic vision and remarkable business sense — friends in the room described her as fabulous in unison, admiring her grace, leadership, and gift for uniting influential figures from multiple worlds.

A royal guest list

The luncheon honored Dr. Lindell with a personalized three-course prix fixe, the menu greeting her with “Welcome to NYC Dr. Lyda Lindell” — a thoughtful touch that set the tone under the direction of Executive Chef Sylvain Delpique.

Among the distinguished guests: HSH Princess Tina Radziwill, bringing European elegance and royal distinction; Silvia Frieser, CEO of the Viennese Opera Ball, recognized internationally for her cultural and philanthropic leadership; and Countess Di Palma with her daughter, celebrity actress Julianne Michelle, president of Mommy’s Heart charity, whose presence reflected the afternoon’s charitable spirit. H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe confirmed the gathering’s standing, describing it as definitely the luncheon of the year.

The Delpique menu

The culinary presentation matched the company. Starters included hamachi crudo with peppadew, cucumber, serrano chili, and bergamot dressing; an iceberg salad with Bayley Hazen blue cheese, pastrami bacon, confit tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and crispy shallots; and charred bell pepper romesco with ricotta, smoked paprika, Marcona almonds, mint, and pickled mustard. Mains ranged from roasted chicken with celery root, whipped potato, and lavender truffle jus to branzino with Swiss chard and olive-peppadew relish, pappardelle with lamb ragu and stracciatella, and vegan tofu masala with saffron basmati rice. Dessert closed the afternoon in style: baba au rhum with mango tartare and yuzu curd, classic New York cheesecake with confit lemon and morello cherry-balsamic sauce, and palet d’or with Mexican dark chocolate mousse and fleur de sel.

As conversations continued above Columbus Circle, the afternoon became a portrait of modern society entertaining at its highest level — elegant, intimate, charitable, and deeply personal. Adele Nino created exactly the kind of gathering that remains rare even in New York: influence, generosity, and hospitality coming together with complete natural ease.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe Receives Certificate of Recognition from the Town of North Hempstead

Inside a deep green presentation folder, sealed in gold, the Town of North Hempstead put its gratitude in writing. Dated April 21, 2026, the town’s Certificate of Recognition, Achievement and Appreciation honors H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe for his visit and his organizational efforts in support of Espoir Youth Programs Inc.

The document is composed with old-school municipal dignity: formal serif type, balanced margins, the town seal embossed behind the text with Nassau County’s 1784 insignia. Prince Mario-Max’s name anchors the page in bold — the unmistakable focal point of the honor.

Signed by the town’s leadership

Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena signed the certificate in blue ink, lending the formality a personal endorsement. The full civic roster stands behind it: council members Robert J. Troiano, Jr., Edward Scott, Dennis J. Walsh, Christine Liu, Yaron Levy, and Mariann Dalimonte, along with Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava and Receiver of Taxes Mary Jo Collins.

That collective signature matters. This was not one official’s gesture but a coordinated acknowledgment by the town’s entire leadership — the kind of consensus that gives a civic honor its weight.

Heritage meets community

The recognition captures something characteristic of modern public life: a European prince honored by a Long Island town for work with a youth organization. Geography no longer limits participation, and a local government saw fit to say so on parchment.

For Prince Mario-Max, the certificate joins a growing record of cultural and philanthropic engagements. For North Hempstead, it affirms a simple civic instinct — that contributions to young people deserve to be named, framed, and kept.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Julianne Michelle Hosts Mommy’s Heart Charity Shopping Event with Prince Mario-Max and VIP Guests

On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, an address disclosed only upon RSVP, Mother’s Day arrived early — and with a purpose. Actress Julianne Michelle hosted an elegant charity shopping afternoon for Mommy’s Heart, the nonprofit supporting abused parents and children, joined by a host committee that included H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, Leslie Barrett, Bumi Sirotka, Joseph Fichera, and Nadira Saban.

Guests arrived between four and eight in the evening to soft florals and a calm, curated room. The featured collection came from T.TANDON, whose modern designs gave the afternoon its fashion center of gravity — and every ticket included a shopping voucher, so browsing naturally became buying.

Twenty percent with every purchase

The philanthropic engine was simple and direct: twenty percent of all sales went to Mommy’s Heart. Each purchase doubled as a contribution, a model that treats luxury and compassion as partners rather than opposites.

The supporting cast of brands reinforced the tone. L’Occitane en Provence and Lush brought beauty and wellness; Eros Flowers NYC shaped the room’s floral identity; WinesToGo NYC Wine and Spirits, McCabes Wine and Spirits, and Serafina kept glasses filled; Sojourn Social added a community-driven current to the guest list.

A voice for children

Prince Mario-Max used the occasion to press a point close to him: children need stronger advocates and louder voices. His remarks landed squarely on the organization’s mission — events like this one, he suggested, are platforms for awareness as much as fundraising.

Timed just ahead of Mother’s Day, the afternoon invited guests to hold two ideas at once: celebration of motherhood, and responsibility toward mothers and children facing hardship. By every account in the room, it succeeded — style, community, and advocacy moving in step from the first arrival to the last goodbye.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Georgina Bloomberg Shines at NYC Second Chance Rescue Gala Supporting Animal Rescue

Georgina Bloomberg — athlete, world-class equestrian, devoted animal advocate, mother of three — brought her trademark warmth to Pier 61 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for the NYC Second Chance Rescue Gala at The Lighthouse NYC, 61 Chelsea Piers. And the room noticed.

Graceful and genuinely hands-on, Bloomberg lent the sold-out evening both star power and substance. The cause — giving rescued dogs and cats a second chance — is one she carries personally, and her presence set the tone for a night built on compassion.

A packed house for the animals

The gala drew celebrated faces from entertainment and philanthropy, but the evening’s true stars had four legs. Adorable rescue dogs charmed the crowd, posing patiently amid the flashbulbs while dressed-up owners looked on. Maria and Kenneth Fishel were among the many guests smitten with the furry headliners.

The program honored Ralph Macchio, Rob Thomas and Marisol Thomas — founders of the Sidewalk Angels Foundation — and Dr. Tom Walker. Special guests included Elaine Hendrix, with Anthony Rodia hosting, a special performance by John Lloyd Young, and music from DJ Geo Roc. PR powerhouse Norah Lawlor drove the evening’s communications.

Why it matters

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, also in attendance, spoke to the deeper lesson behind the glamour. Raised around animals — his father H.H. Prince Waldemar always kept a dog, and his mother H.H. Dr. Princess Antonia, a rider and veterinarian who studied law to embed animal protection in European legislation — he put it plainly: animals cannot represent themselves, so it is our duty to protect them.

Every donation, large or small, goes directly to the rescue mission at nycsecondchancerescue.org. On this night, at 6 p.m. in cocktail attire on the Chelsea waterfront, New York’s animal lovers proved the point in person.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: New York Philharmonic Spring Gala Honors Barbara Tober with Dudamel, Kissin, and a Dazzling Crowd

The program alone was a work of art — luminous pinks and warm golds announcing the New York Philharmonic Spring Gala, with two names at its center: Gustavo Dudamel and Evgeny Kissin. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, David Geffen Hall filled with the patrons, musicians, and cultural leaders who keep one of the world’s great orchestras thriving.

The evening honored Barbara Tober and the memory of her husband Donald Tober, with Elizabeth Segerstrom serving as Honorary Chair. Among the distinguished guests was H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, there at the invitation connected to Elizabeth Bacot and the Christoph Aigner family, paying his respects to Tober and Segerstrom alike.

Music at the center

Dudamel, the Philharmonic’s Music Director Designate, led with characteristic clarity, joined by pianist Evgeny Kissin. The repertoire moved from intensity to grandeur: Mussorgsky’s Prelude and Dance of the Persian Slaves from Khovanshchina, Scriabin’s Piano Concerto, and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite — a progression that showed off the orchestra’s full range, with Kissin’s performance a focal point of technical brilliance.

The evening’s co-chairs reflected the breadth of the Philharmonic’s support: Marisa Chearavanont, LaVon Kellner, Judy Glickman Lauder, Leni and Peter May, James L. and Margo M. Nederlander, Daisy M. Soros, and Oscar L. Tang with H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang.

Honoring Barbara Tober

Tober’s story ran through the program pages: lifelong New Yorker, arts patron, publishing figure, former chairman of the Board at the Museum of Arts and Design, supporter of artists through the Acronym Fund and CODAworx, and a 2019 Living Landmark of the New York Landmarks Conservancy. Donald Tober, who passed in 2021, was remembered as her partner in a shared life of philanthropy.

Matías Tarnopolsky, the Philharmonic’s President and CEO, welcomed guests with a message framing the gala as both celebration and continuation — a nod to the orchestra’s momentum under Dudamel’s incoming leadership.

Dinner, calendar, continuity

After cocktails from 5:30 to 6:30 and the 7 p.m. concert came dinner: roasted young beets with goat cheese mousse, signature pull-apart rolls, parmesan chicken with braised leeks and Thai chili beurre fondue, and gianduja chocolate with hazelnut ganache — paired with Honig Sauvignon Blanc and Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir.

The program also looked ahead: September 10, 2026 brings Dudamel and the Philharmonic to Radio City Music Hall; September 30 marks his Inaugural Gala honoring Peter W. May and Oscar L. Tang; February 9, 2027 is the Lunar New Year Gala; and the Spring Gala tradition continues May 26, 2027.

For Prince Mario-Max, the night was a reminder of what institutions like the Philharmonic do best: gather a city around excellence, and make continuity feel like celebration.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Prince Mario-Max Heads to Miami for Lior Sabag’s BH24 Launch with We Save Teens Charity

On May 14, 2026, North Miami becomes the stage for one of the year’s most ambitious product debuts. BH24 Inc., led by CEO and Co-Founder Lior Sabag, will unveil a refillable multi-color spray system designed to end seven decades of wasteful single-use spray cans — and the launch is built around purpose as much as product.

Sharing the spotlight is We Save Teens For A Better Tomorrow, the youth charity orchestrated by Aaron Clemens, whose involvement anchors the evening’s humanitarian dimension. Among the featured speakers: Sabag, Eran Hazan, Net Kohen, Val, George Dubec, Clemens himself — and Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe.

Rethinking the spray can

The BH24 concept is a structural redesign, not a tweak. One reusable unit holding multiple colors replaces the old model of separate pressurized cans per color — cutting waste, cost, and clutter. The platform is backed by a U.S. patent application and an international PCT filing, with dozens of innovations folded into a single system.

The ambitions stretch well beyond spray paint. The underlying technology — refillable, multi-component delivery — is engineered to scale across food, cosmetics, beverage, and beauty. Development and commercialization partner Flexinova Global is positioning the platform for international licensing.

An evening with intention

The launch is staged as a high-level gathering of artists, entrepreneurs, investors, and global media, hosted by Patrice “Fox-Ish” Anderson. Red-carpet presentation, elevated staging, a strict tone of sophistication — the setting signals that this is an unveiling meant to be remembered.

But the defining choice is the partnership with We Save Teens. Its mission — supporting vulnerable young people — runs through the event’s messaging as a reminder that innovation earns its keep when it serves the future. “For a better tomorrow” isn’t a tagline here; it’s the evening’s thesis.

For Prince Mario-Max, whose public work keeps circling back to youth, the fit is natural. Miami, May 14: technology and compassion, launched together.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Happy Birthday to Dr. Elizabeth Segerstrom, the Beloved Queen of Orange County

Some titles are given. This one was earned many times over. On her birthday, Dr. Elizabeth Segerstrom — affectionately hailed as the Queen of Orange County — gets her flowers from H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, who calls her “my amazing darling” and means every word.

From Costa Mesa to the wider stage of Southern California society, Segerstrom’s name is synonymous with refinement, generosity, and devotion to the arts. Her bond with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts has helped shape Orange County’s cultural identity and carry it onto the global stage.

A friendship across generations

The connection between the Segerstrom and Schaumburg-Lippe families runs deep. Prince Mario-Max’s parents, H.H. Prince Waldemar and H.H. Princess Antonia, treasured their friendship with Elizabeth — and with her husband’s sister, the legendary Ruth Moriaty Segerstrom.

The memories stack up: Elizabeth attending Prince Mario-Max’s Beverly Hills art opening, where his family portrait by Sir Daniel Wynn was showcased by Ron and Nancy Hilton alongside Oscar winner Margaret O’Brien (the subject of his documentary). Elizabeth reconnecting him with Nigel Lithgow in support of his charity work. And the backstage gathering with Andrea and Veronica Bocelli in New York that he organized through mutual friends — leading to multiple Andrea Bocelli stage contracts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in the years since.

Modern society leadership

Beyond galas and accolades, Segerstrom represents something rarer: leadership rooted in cultural stewardship and quiet generosity. Whether through artistic patronage or personal warmth — the combination everyone who knows her mentions first — her influence reaches far beyond any visible stage.

Happy birthday to the Queen of Orange County: a woman whose grace keeps setting the standard, year after year.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe Lends Royal Support to Faith and Community Leadership

When Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe walks into a faith gathering, he doesn’t come to be the story. He comes to stand behind it. His recent appearance alongside a pastor and church community — part of the White House Prayer for Our Nation orbit — was a study in exactly that kind of presence: dignified, attentive, and deliberately pointed away from himself.

The prince has spent years building a public life that moves between aristocratic heritage and contemporary culture, between media visibility and philanthropic work. Moments like this one reveal the through-line: a genuine alignment with faith, encouragement, and communal uplift.

A royal presence in modern faith spaces

European royalty at an American church gathering is uncommon enough to notice — and significant enough to matter. His participation signals how public figures can engage spiritual communities today: not as ornaments, but as participants in a dialogue about service and shared values.

Within the church setting, the focus stayed where it belonged — on the pastor whose leadership anchors the community, and on a congregation built on trust. The prince’s role was to reinforce, not redirect: showing up as an act of respect for local leadership and the work it sustains.

The event itself reflected the modern shape of faith gatherings — a QR code for further engagement, a carefully structured program, a backdrop designed with intention. Tradition and contemporary polish, side by side.

Quiet cultural diplomacy

There’s a diplomatic dimension here that’s easy to miss. Faith-based events function as informal bridges between communities, and a European royal’s presence adds a layer of cross-cultural exchange. In a public conversation often dominated by division, the image of shared belief across geographic and cultural lines is its own statement.

For Prince Mario-Max, it also fits a pattern. His engagements consistently favor connection over spectacle, presence over performance. He lends visibility to causes without claiming them — and in rooms built on sincerity, that restraint reads as respect.

As the gathering closed, the lasting impression was unity: organizers, clergy, and attendees aligned around dialogue and reflection. The prince’s contribution was simple and, in its way, complete. He showed up — and in showing up, affirmed that faith-based community leadership deserves a wider stage.

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