Düsseldorf welcomes a new duo of princes during the 2025-2026 legislative period
The Düsseldorf Carnival Committee (CC) has announced the new royal couple for the upcoming session, set to take place in 2025. Marcus Hülscher and Nicole Nothen, both well-known figures in the community, will be stepping into the symbolic roles as the Carnival Prince and Princess.
Nicole Nothen, a dance trainer for the Schlossturmgarde, has previously participated in several royal couple elections. She also holds the position of CC's youth officer since 2022. Her daughter, Leonie, has previously been a child Venetia with the Originals, a group closely associated with the Carnival.
Marcus Hülscher, the vice-president of the Duessel-Narren, is an active carnival enthusiast. His daughter, Leni, is an active member of the kindergarten dance group of the Originals. Hülscher's late parents saved money to fulfill his dream of becoming the royal couple.
The CC chose the couple because they embody the spirit and diversity of the community and are known for their dedication to the carnival. Preparations for the next session are currently underway, and the couple will be crowned on November 14, 2025.
Both Hülscher and Nothen have long aspired to become the royal couple of Düsseldorf. They applied as a royal couple together in the past, and now they can share their joy with everyone as the new royal couple of the Düsseldorf Carnival.
Their families are also avid carnival enthusiasts. Photos from the last session show Hülscher thinking about his future as a session president, and Nothen as a guest. These photos hint at their long-held dream of becoming the royal couple.
While general searches do not reveal the specific significance of the 2025 royal couple for Düsseldorf, it is traditional for the Carnival to appoint a "Carnival Prince" and sometimes a "Princess" or other honorary figures each year. These royals lead parades and celebrations, embodying local customs and promoting community spirit and cultural heritage.
For more detailed information about the roles and responsibilities of the Düsseldorf Carnival royals for 2025, it is recommended to check official Düsseldorf Carnival or local government websites or press releases closer to or during the carnival season.
- Nicole Nothen's involvement with the Carnival extends beyond her role as a dance trainer, as she is also the CC's youth officer and her daughter, Leonie, was a child Venetia with the Originals.
- Apart from being the vice-president of the Duessel-Narren, Marcus Hülscher's daughter, Leni, is an active member of the kindergarten dance group of the Originals, a group closely associated with the Carnival.
- The fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden aspects of their lives are reflected in their dedication to the Carnival, as they have long aspired to become the royal couple symbolizing community spirit and cultural heritage.
