Adolf II, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe was born on April 24, 1883, and was a member of the German nobility. He served as the last ruling prince of the principality of Schaumburg-Lippe from 1911 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1918, following World War I. His reign was marked by the challenges of a changing political landscape in Germany. After the monarchy was dissolved, Adolf II lived in exile and later settled in Germany. He was involved in various charitable activities and maintained a low profile until his death on January 15, 1936. His legacy is tied to the history of the small principality he once ruled.