Socialite Weds Porsche Billionaire in Third Royal Marriage

Socialite Gabriele zu Leiningen, aged 62, has embarked on her third marriage, this time to 82-year-old Porsche billionaire Wolfgang Porsche. The couple, who were friends for 25 years before their romance began in 2023, exchanged vows in a private ceremony held in Salzburg, Austria. This occasion marks the third matrimonial union for both the bride and the groom.

Gabriele zu Leiningen's previous marriages include a union with Prince Karl Emich of Leiningen and a later marriage to Prince Karim al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV. Her union with the Aga Khan, which began in 1998, resulted in a protracted divorce settlement. Wolfgang Porsche's prior marriages included a four-year union that ended in divorce in 2023, and an earlier marriage to film producer Susanne Bresser.

The automotive magnate, a member of Germany's seventh wealthiest family, and the philanthropist and former model celebrated their special day in Salzburg. The bride captivated in a white tiered chiffon dress, accessorized with bejewelled kitten heels and a bouquet of white Christmas roses. Her prominent wedding ring, encrusted with diamonds, was also a notable feature of the ceremony.