Prince Mario-Max at the UN Gala: Awards for peace and unity!
Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe was honored as a global peace ambassador and received awards at the UN celebration of 80 years of peace.

Prince Mario-Max at the UN Gala: Awards for peace and unity!
On October 24, 2025, a celebratory event marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations took place in New York, hosted at the Millennium Hilton at One United Nations Plaza. H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe was honored there as opening speaker and in his role as royal peace ambassador. This celebration honored the UN's eight decades of tireless commitment to peace and humanitarian progress since its founding in 1945. It was an event full of diplomatic addresses and ceremonial recognitions that highlighted the importance of humanitarian values in today's world t2conline reported.
Prince Mario-Max used the stage to speak about unity through culture and education. In a moving moment, the World Peace Bell was rung, a powerful symbol of hope and renewal. Among the guests were prominent personalities such as Gloria T. Cressler and HE Ambassador Dr. Hugues Sanon, who underlined the importance of the event.
Recognition for outstanding achievements
At the anniversary celebration, Prince Mario-Max received a number of awards for his tireless commitment to peace, equality and human rights. These included:
- Ein Challenge Coin von der United States Air Force
- Die Goldene Ehrenmedaille
- Der World Harmony Distinguished Contributor Award, repräsentiert durch eine Glas-Skulptur einer Friedenstaube
He was also presented with a memorial plaque from the Global Water Alliance and the Global Energy Think Tank. These honors powerfully demonstrate his commitment to a better, more peaceful world.
Prior to this event, Prince Mario-Max had already received major awards, including the US President's Lifetime Achievement Award and the US President's Volunteer Service Award. These recognitions were presented at the United Nations Headquarters, in the presence of his mother, Her Highness Dr. Princess Antonia zu Schaumburg-Lippe, and in memory of his late father, His Highness Dr.h.c. Prince Waldemar zu Schaumburg-Lippe, as on princemariomaxschaumburglippe.com reported.
A global call to action
During the ceremony, UN Assembly President Annalena Baerbock highlighted the founding of the UN and recalled the harrowing lessons of the past that inspired leaders to uphold the principles of the Charter. UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the need to defend the UN and its core values in the face of growing global crises. While these challenges present enormous difficulties, they also open up opportunities for new cooperation and shared progress, such as un.org reported.
At the heart of all these honors and appeals was the tireless commitment to humanitarian causes and the promotion of cultural exchange, which characterize Prince Mario-Max's life's work. His message of cooperation and engagement in the global community remains an important source of inspiration for many on the path to peace and solidarity.