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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Philip Oltermann

Key figures behind alleged far-right plot to overthrow the German government

Masked police officers escort Heinrich XIII (centre) during a raid targeting alleged members of the so-called Reich Citizens movement in Frankfurt
Masked police officers escort Heinrich XIII (centre), the alleged ringleader of the so-called Reich Citizens movement, in Frankfurt on Wednesday. Photograph: Boris Roessler/AP

Heinrich XIII, Prince of Reuß

The 71-year-old aristocrat, who was arrested in Frankfurt’s West End district on Wednesday morning, has been described by prosecutors as the ringleader of the terrorist group plotting to overthrow the government. If their plan had succeeded, he had envisioned installing himself as the leader of a revolutionary government.

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