Henriette von Bohlen und Halbach (September 2, 1933 – May 30, 2019) was the daughter of Alois, Prince of Auersperg and Henriette, Countess Larish von Mönnich. Her official title was Princess Henriette von Auersperg; however, she was known to her friends and family as Hetti. The daughter of a diplomat and born to one of Austria’s oldest noble families, she met Arndt von Bohlen und Halbach in 1968, heir to the Krupps family dynasty, and the two were soon engaged. He was considered one of the most eligible bachelors in West Germany at the time due to his family’s immense wealth. The couple’s 1969 wedding was attended by royalty and nobility from across Europe and American celebrities, including George Hamilton.

The couple lived a “jet set” lifestyle, splitting their time between their homes: the “Bled Targui” villa in Marrakesh, Morocco, a Krupp family property that was originally a royal hunting lodge for King Mohammed V; a home in Palm Beach, Florida; and their castle in Austria, Schloss Blühnbach, which was previously owned by the Hapsburg family. Additionally, they often spent time in glamourous locales, such as Gstaad, and their social circle included Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, Princess Soraya of Persia, the Getty family, and the Rolling Stones, among many others. Hetti was most comfortable at Schloss Blühnbach, where she spent her days hunting and her nights hosting parties. Arndt died on May 8, 1986, leaving Hetti widowed at 52 years old, and following his death, she split her time between their beloved home in Marrakesh and the stylish Austrian city, Kitzbühel.