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Gloria von Thurn und Taxis mocks Peter Maffay’s anti‑hate speech at Regensburg castle
On 16 July 2026, rock singer Peter Maffay performed as the headline act at the Schlossfestspiele held at Schloss St. Emmeram in Regensburg, Germany. In his speech he denounced hate, affirmed tolerance, and cited Article 1 of the German Basic Law, calling the venue a “burdened place” and implicitly criticizing the patron’s alleged ties to AfD leader Alice Weidel.
Later, the festival’s patron, Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, posted an Instagram video on her brother Carl Graf von Schönburg‑Glauchau’s account that parodied Maffay’s remarks, imitating his rolling “R” and laughing while repeating his phrasing. The video attracted attention as a mockery of his anti‑hate message, which had been met with strong applause from the audience.
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Carl Graf von Schönburg-Glauchau · Gloria von Thurn und Taxis · Peter Maffay · Regensburg · Schloss St. Emmeram
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Peter Maffay’s anti‑hate speech was met with strong applause from the audience. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.tz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Peter Maffay implicitly criticized Gloria von Thurn und Taxis by referencing her alleged proximity to AfD leader Alice Weidel. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.tz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Peter Maffay performed at the Schlossfestspiele on 16 July 2026. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.tz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] During his performance, Peter Maffay delivered a message against hate and for tolerance, citing Article 1 of the German Basic Law. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.tz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Gloria von Thurn und Taxis is the patron of the Schlossfestspiele at Schloss St. Emmeram. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.tz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Gloria von Thurn und Taxis posted an Instagram video mocking Peter Maffay’s speech. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.tz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The mocking video was posted on the Instagram account of Carl Graf von Schönburg‑Glauchau, Gloria’s brother. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.tz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Peter Maffay described Schloss St. Emmeram as a “burdened place”. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.tz.de