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Heinrich XIII: the prince suspected of plotting to be German kaiser in coup
Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss is one of the last descendents of a dynasty that once ruled over swathes of eastern Germany. He is suspected of hoping to become the country's new leader in a violent coup to overthrow the democratic order.

BERLIN, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss is one of the last descendents of a dynasty that once ruled over swathes of eastern Germany. He is suspected of hoping to become the country's new leader in a violent coup to overthrow the democratic order.
The 71-year-old was one of 25 members and supporters of a far-right group planning the alleged putsch who were arrested early on Wednesday in nationwide raids, according to the authorities.
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While officially, there are no princes and princesses any more in Germany, some descendents like Heinrich have continued to use the title.

Who is Heinrich XIII, Prince of Reuss?
The 71-year-old extremist is a true descendant of a noble family that ruled parts of Germany for hundreds of years, and is said to be hell bent on tearing down the German government