Remembering Eva Schloss: A Legacy of Resilience and Hope
King Charles expressed his condolences for the passing of Eva Schloss, Anne Frank's stepsister, who died at the age of 96. The king and Queen Camilla had a deep admiration for Schloss, whom they had the privilege of knowing. Schloss was a co-founder and honorary president of the Anne Frank Trust, an organization that the queen supports. The king acknowledged Schloss's incredible resilience and dedication to promoting kindness, courage, and understanding through her work with the trust and Holocaust education worldwide. He described Schloss as an inspiration and expressed his sadness at her passing.
Schloss, originally known as Eva Geiringer, grew up in Vienna and later met Anne Frank in Amsterdam. Both teenagers faced the horrors of the Holocaust, with Schloss and her family eventually being betrayed and sent to Auschwitz. Despite the unimaginable suffering she endured, Schloss dedicated her life to overcoming hatred and prejudice. She later moved to England, where she lived for over 70 years, and married Zvi Schloss, with whom she had three daughters. Schloss's connection to Anne Frank as her stepsister added another layer of significance to her life story.
In 2017, Schloss's story was featured in an exhibition at the Jewish Museum in London, highlighting her resilience and courage during one of history's darkest periods. Her family expressed their pride in her accomplishments and the legacy she leaves behind. The chief executive of the Anne Frank Trust, Dan Green, praised Schloss as a beacon of hope and resilience, emphasizing her impact on challenging prejudice through Holocaust education. Schloss's dedication to creating a world free from hatred and discrimination will continue to inspire future generations.
Eva Schloss's passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy of resilience, courage, and commitment to fighting prejudice will live on through the work of the Anne Frank Trust and the countless lives she touched. Her family, friends, and supporters mourn her loss but are grateful for the impact she had on the world. Eva Schloss's memory will be a blessing to all who knew her and a source of inspiration for those who continue her mission of promoting understanding and compassion in a world that still grapples with the shadows of the past.