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Mönchengladbach's youngest royal couple: Marc and Janine Thönes take over!
Marc and Janine Thönes are the youngest royal couple in Mönchengladbach for 2025/26, united by carnival tradition.
Mönchengladbach's youngest royal couple: Marc and Janine Thönes take over!
The carnival in Mönchengladbach has a new shine: the designated follies for the 2025/26 session are Marc and Janine Thönes. What is particularly exciting is that both of them were pictured as a prince couple in a wedding newspaper when they were children. This humorous picture shows the two of them at kindergarten age and asks whether they would make a great prince couple. Back then, the newlyweds waved, but the idea found its way into their hearts and so this childhood dream is now coming true. Marc is 32 years old and Janine, née Gronau, is 27 years old. This makes them the youngest prince couple in the history of the city rp-online.de reports.
How the carnival lives and thrives in Mönchengladbach is anchored in the colorful history of this festival. Carnival, also known as Mardi Gras, has its roots in the Roman Saturnalia and was celebrated in the Middle Ages as a time of revelry before Lent. Over the centuries, Carnival developed differently in different regions, resulting in the distinctive traditions we know today. The carnival is particularly striking in the Rhineland, where cities such as Cologne, Mainz and Düsseldorf are outstanding strongholds. The local customs, such as the throwing of camels and the fool's call “Alaaf”, reflect the joy of life and the fun of social gatherings. Karnevalhalla.de illuminates the exciting facets of this living cultural asset.
A royal couple with hearts
The royal couple is not only committed to a good mood, but also to social projects. Marc, who works in the security industry, was not only active in carnival, but he also left his mark in the security industry. He now runs Schmitz Security and took care of security at Borussia games. Janine, on the other hand, is a true Mönchengladbach native who runs her father's building technology company with her brother and was already a delight as a child princess. The two of them have the joy of carnival in their blood through their family history, because Kathrin, Marc's partner, comes from a family that has deep roots in carnival itself. mg-mkv.de gives further insights into the backgrounds of their families.
The Thönes talk about a motto: “Together – everyone is welcome!” This is also evident in their commitment to prioritizing support for those in need over gifts and highlighting local projects during their session. Their two daughters and a golden retriever add another dimension to the family's happiness. It will be exciting to see how the couple will shape Carnival in Mönchengladbach and what influence they will have on the community.
The carnival traditions will be continued by the royal couple, who will also be present at numerous events. This way, the Mönchengladbach carnival crowd will be able to have a great time with them, while keeping the basic values of happiness and togetherness in focus. The carnival is alive, it is blooming, and with the Thönes it has found truly promising ambassadors.