Düsseldorf names its new prince duo for the 2025-2026 term
The Düsseldorf Carnival Committee has announced Marcus Hülscher and Nicole Nothen as the new royal couple for the upcoming 2025 event. The selection was made due to their passion for carnival and their representation of the community's diversity.
Marcus Hülscher, a well-known figure in the carnival scene, is no stranger to the festivities. His daughter, Leni, dances in the kindergarten dance group of the Originals, a tradition that seems to run in the family.
Nicole Nothen, on the other hand, has a rich history with the carnival. She is a dance trainer for the Schlossturmgarde and has participated in several royal couple elections. Her daughter, Leonie, was a child Venus in the Originals, following in her mother's footsteps.
The couple's selection was a well-kept secret until June 2024, when they were informed of their upcoming roles. Nicole Nothen will be crowned alongside Marcus Hülscher on November 14, 2025.
The Düsseldorf Carnival Committee is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, making the selection of a new royal couple even more significant. Preparations for the next session are already in progress, with the new motto being "stay colorful, no matter what."
Marcus Hülscher and Nicole Nothen applied as a royal couple together, a testament to their shared dream of representing the city. Their journey to becoming the new jesters of Düsseldorf was supported by Horst Nothen and Melanie Hülscher.
Photos show Marcus Hülscher considering his future role as a session president at the Duessel-Narren, while Venus Nicole can be seen as a guest in the previous session. Both have long harboured the dream of becoming the royal couple of Düsseldorf.
As the event approaches, more details about the new royal couple and their plans for the Düsseldorf Carnival will undoubtedly be revealed. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new chapter in the city's carnival history.
Marcus Hülscher and Nicole Nothen, the newly chosen royal couple for the 2025 Düsseldorf Carnival, not only have a deep passion for the festivities but also a rich history with them. Their shared dream of representing the city is evident, as they together applied for the roles. Leni Hülscher, Marcus' daughter, dances in the kindergarten group of the Originals, following her father's footsteps, while Leonie Nothen, Nicole's daughter, was a child Venus in the same group, echoing her mother's legacy. As the event's anniversary year, preparations are underway for the next session, with the motto, "stay colorful, no matter what." The new royal couple's lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, relationships, and even their pets (if any) are likely to be celebrated during the carnival. Meanwhile, travel enthusiasts might be looking forward to planning their trips to witness this significant carnival session, and car lovers could be intrigued by the sight of Marcus Hülscher with his luxurious cars during the celebrations.
