Gathering at the memorial stone of the last reigning Duke Joachim Ernst of Anhalt on the Castle Hill.

Arrival of the Duke and his retinue at the memorial stoneSignals by the Ducal Anhaltian Hunting CorpsWords of welcome by the Duke

Investiture Service in the Castle ChurchDistrict Senior Pastor Dr. HeringCantor Rittweger and Reverend Thomas Nürnberg

Following the service: Opening of the Investiture Ceremony – Led by OM Count Finckenstein Conclusion of the Investiture

Words of Remembrance Prof. Dr. Kerstin von Lingen, WKAdB

Wreath-Laying Ceremony By the Duke in the Crypt of the Castle Church Honor Guard by the Council of the Order The members of the Order and guests enter the crypt in silent remembrance.

Exit from the Castle Church Accompanied by the Dessau March on and in front of the grand staircase of the castle. Formation for the Group Photo First Photograph: Order Members Only Second Photograph: Order Members with Guests and Friends of the Order.

Reception in the Grand Gobelin Hall of the Castle Led by Chamberlain Karl-Heinz Meyer Music – Congratulations – Speeches – Refreshments

Return walk with a tour of the restored castle rooms and the cryptfollowed by return to the hotel.

Aperitif
Ducal evening banquet in memory of the late ducal couple and the late hereditary prince.