Philipp von Bernstorff Is Clarissa Ward's Husband and Reportedly a German Count

Philipp von Bernstorff is Clarissa Ward's husband who is also the father of their children. The couple's last child was welcomed in 2023 and suffered medical issues while at the hospital.

Journalist Clarissa Ward is happily married to Philipp Von Bernstorff, and they've been together for several years. A 2017 article revealed that Philipp met Clarissa in 2007 at a dinner party held in Moscow, Russia.

The pair is different, with him being a German count and businessman. Their connection was instant, and they've been together ever since. Philipp said something that ironically captured the journalist during their first meeting.

He noted to Clarissa, "I think war correspondents are egomaniacs," and that sentence led her to fall in love with him! What made his words ironic was the fact that Clarissa is a multi-award-winning chief international correspondent for CNN. Soon enough, Philipp proposed.

When Did Philipp von Bernstorff Marry Clarissa Ward?

In November 2016, Philipp and Clarissa had their wedding in London, where they are based. Philipp's then-fiancée tried to prove him wrong about who she is by buying her wedding dress six days before the special day!

She bought it from a Harvey Nichols department store and planned on doing her own makeup and hair. However, her plans were thwarted when her CNN makeup artist staged an intervention.

Although they could afford it, Philipp and his new bride chose to have a small ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Afterward, the newlyweds had their lunch reception with 46 guests at their home. The couple later welcomed several children together.

Who Are Philipp von Bernstorff’s Children?

Philipp and his wife are parents to three beautiful children. On March 4, 2018, Clarissa introduced their first child through her Instagram account. Sharing several pictures of the baby boy, who had a full head of black hair that matched Philipp's, she revealed that the child was born on March 2, 2018.

She also shared that his name is Ezra Albrecht Nikolas Nour von Bernstorff before confessing how "completely overwhelmed" with gratitude and love they were. When their second child was born, the senior international correspondent announced his birth similarly.

On July 1, 2020, Philipp's wife shared several Instagram pictures of the little boy in hospital and bonding with his father. She said he was born on June 29, 2020, and his name is Caspar Hugo Augustus Idris von Bernstorff, adding:

"The most blissful blessing!"

Philipp's lastborn child was welcomed in May 2023. Sadly, Inigo "Iggy" Alexander's first 36 hours were blissful before he had to be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) because of low oxygen levels. It took five days before Philipp's parents could hold him again.

According to his spouse, Philipp is blessed with terrific humor, great integrity, and a "fantastic head of hair"...

Clarissa revealed in her post that they hoped to be able to take him home the next day. Now that we know some information about Philipp's wife and children, here's a brief look at his background.

When Was Philipp von Bernstorff Born, and Where Does He Live?

On November 20, 2020, Philipp's wife uploaded photos of him and her and some of him with their children to celebrate his birthday. Clarissa called him the "most elegant man" she knew and her "partner in crime" for the past 13 years.

Philipp was described as a wonderful friend, husband, and father who loves animals but hates social media! The journalist repeated the line he used against her when they first met and said she is grateful to share her life with him.

According to his spouse, Philipp is blessed with terrific humor, great integrity, and a "fantastic head of hair" before asking what more a girl could ask for! As per a 2017 article, Philipp, his journalist wife, and their family live in Notting Hill, London.