Inheritance Dispute Forces Queen Silvia's Close Aide to Leave the Royal Court

After 30 years, Queen Silvia's close aide has left the royal court. Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke now reveals the truth behind her departure.

"I don't want to be known as the Queen's scandalous friend," says Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke to EFN.

The dispute over Count Hans-Gabriel Trolle-Wachtmeister's inheritance has been ongoing since his death at the end of 2023.

On one side are his nephew and grandnephew, Claës and Carl-Fredrik Trolle-Wachtmeister.

On the other side are the former Chief of the Court and Queen Silvia's close friend Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke and her husband Hans, also a nephew, albeit a half-nephew.

The dispute is now set to be resolved in court after the von Blixen-Fineckes declined a settlement offer of 500 million kronor and Årup Castle, which they have rented as a summer residence for several years.

Why Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke Left the Royal Court

In May, Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke, 80, chose to leave the royal court after over 30 years of service, with her age initially cited as the reason.

However, she now reveals that it was due to the public inheritance dispute over the Trolle-Ljungby estate and the fear of "bringing shame upon Queen Silvia and the royal family."

"It's a dreadful treatment I have to endure, with slander and criticism in the media," Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke tells EFN.

The former Chief of the Court says that while the King and Queen are seasoned, it's unusual for the court's staff to be in the negative spotlight.

She says it felt "so unfair and so unpleasant that I therefore chose to leave my position with the Queen."

"To avoid bringing any shame upon her and the royal family."