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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: New York State Senate Honors Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe in Proclamation by Senator Siela A. Bynoe

The seal of the New York State Senate doesn’t get applied lightly. In a formal proclamation dated April 21, 2026, Senator Siela A. Bynoe of the 6th Senate District honored H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe of Germany — recognizing his work across media, philanthropy, education, and youth engagement.

The document describes him as an award-winning television and event host, renowned author, public speaker, and philanthropist, and frames the honor within the Senate’s tradition of recognizing individuals whose work uplifts communities through achievement and public service.

An honor with homework

What gives this proclamation its particular character is where it landed: the Westbury High School Talk, where Prince Mario-Max spoke directly to students about education, confidence, and constructive ambition. The ceremony became a classroom moment — recognition in service of encouragement.

“You can achieve everything you want, work hard and believe in yourself,” he told the students, in the direct, grounded tone that has become his signature with young audiences.

Senator Bynoe’s imprint

Senator Bynoe brings her own historic weight to the gesture. The first Black representative of Long Island in the State Senate, a former ten-year member of the Nassau County Legislature, and Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Libraries, she has built her career on housing, education, and equitable opportunity. Linking a formal Senate honor to a high school event reflects exactly that philosophy: recognition should serve a broader purpose.

For Prince Mario-Max, the proclamation affirms the through line of his public work — that a voice is most valuable when it is lent to the next generation.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Prince Mario-Max Inspires Westbury High Students at Espoir Youth Programs Talk

It was not an ordinary school day in the Westbury High School theater. A quiet buzz built as students took their seats — and then H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe took the stage as the featured guest of Espoir Youth Programs, Inc.’s High School Talk series.

Espoir, founded by Dr. Samarth Joseph and chaired by Dr. Clarence Wilson, Jr., built the series on a simple idea: put accomplished voices in direct conversation with young ambition. On this day, that ambition met a prince with a doctorate and three master’s degrees — and a message students could use immediately.

“You belong in every room”

“You can achieve everything you want, work hard and believe in yourself and you belong in every room!” the Prince told the cheering students. The tone was grounded, not distant: education as a lifelong pursuit, curiosity as a habit, success as something built over time.

He spoke openly about career paths and personal growth, and about mentorship — the principle at the heart of Espoir’s mission, where hope and education fuel each other.

Leaders in the room

Dr. Tahira A. DuPree Chase, Superintendent of the Westbury Union Free School District, anchored the educational side; the Prince praised her charisma and energy, calling her leadership “incredible on a town, state and international comparison.” Town Supervisor Jennifer S. DeSena brought civic weight — “a restless fighter for improvements and rights,” as he put it, “female power which is amazing.” Principal David Zimbler and his team drew warm words for loving the kids “like their own children.”

A special spark came from teacher Naomi Ruth Parisette, whom the Prince knows from his seven years hosting at New York Fashion Week — “what an inspiration for the kids.”

Two honors in one afternoon

The talk closed with ceremony. The Town of North Hempstead presented its Certificate of Recognition, Achievement and Appreciation, dated April 21, 2026 and signed by Supervisor DeSena. Then Dr. Samantha Joseph of Espoir presented a platinum celebration award for educational leadership — a striking glass sculpture in teal, silver, and gold, inscribed with thanks for visiting the children of Westbury.

Students had witnessed more than a ceremony. They had seen what happens when education, leadership, and community show up in the same room — and carry the message home.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.