Villach carnival names its new royal couple

Villach’s carnival has named Ana Bernsteiner and Andreas Kulle as its royal couple for the 72nd season of one of Austria’s largest and longest-running carnival events, ORF reported on Saturday. The children’s royal couple will be Maximilian Eder and Magdalena Mayer.

Bernsteiner, 29, will be Princess Ana I. She works in public service and is studying real estate management. She has shared her enthusiasm for carnival with her family for years.

Kulle, 60, will be Prince Fidelius LXXII. He is a familiar figure in Villach’s hospitality scene and is also an enthusiastic extreme-sports participant.

The children’s couple will bring youth and enthusiasm to the season. Mayer, who turns 11 in a few days, enjoys English and creative activities. Eder, 12, is active in music and loves carnival.

Guild Chancellor Karl Glanznig said the Villach Carnival Guild was proud of its varied programme. Youth Minister Andrea Miklautsch highlighted the importance of supporting young participants, saying Mayer and Eder represented the future of the carnival.