Prince Ernst August of Hanover is a German nobleman born on February 17, 1954. He is the head of the House of Hanover, a royal family with historical ties to the British monarchy. Ernst August is the son of Ernst August, Duke of Cumberland and Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia. He is known for his involvement in various business ventures and his role in managing the family's estates. Ernst August has also been a prominent figure in the preservation of the family's heritage and properties, including the historic Herrenhausen Gardens in Hanover, Germany.