Eva Schloss, the step-sister of Anne Frank, was commended by King Charles for her lifelong commitment to spreading kindness, courage, and understanding. She passed away at the age of 96.
Queen Camilla, who serves as the Patron of the Anne Frank Trust, a foundation co-founded by Eva and where she held the title of Honorary President, expressed her condolences.
In a statement, King Charles expressed deep sadness over Eva Schloss’s passing, acknowledging the unimaginable hardships she endured as a young woman during the Holocaust. He praised her relentless efforts in advocating for tolerance, compassion, and resilience through her extensive work with the Anne Frank Trust U.K. and global Holocaust education initiatives.
Eva, originally born Eva Geiringer in 1929 in Vienna, survived imprisonment at Auschwitz-Birkenau alongside her family. Following their liberation in 1945, she returned to Amsterdam with her mother, while tragically losing her father and brother to the atrocities of the Nazi death camps.
Later in life, Eva became the stepsister of Anne Frank after her mother married Otto Frank. She dedicated herself to Holocaust education, sharing her wartime experiences worldwide and ensuring the memory of the Holocaust victims remains alive.
Eva relocated to London post-war, where she married Zvi Schloss. In 1990, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Anne Frank Trust UK, aiming to empower young people to combat prejudices and learn from the historical lessons of Anne Frank and the Holocaust.
The trust’s significant impact is evident, having engaged over 132,000 young individuals in 2024, with nearly 5,300 trained as peer educators. Additionally, more than 45,000 young people have participated in the trust’s peer scheme.
Eva’s legacy will continue to inspire future generations, as she leaves behind a lasting impact on Holocaust education and remembrance efforts.