Lobkowicz was the elder son of Prince Edouard Josef von Lobkowicz (1899–1959) and his American wife, Anita Lihme (1903–1976). Since he was born in the United States, he held American citizenship. He was baptised with the names Maria Eduard August Joseph Wilhelm Ignatius Patricius Hubertus Kaspar.[1]
From 1951 to 1958, Lobkowicz worked at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York.[2] In 1960, he became assistant to the director of the investment firm A. L. Stamm, and in 1963, delegate for Europe and the Middle East of the same firm.[2] In 1969, he transferred to Coleman and Co.[2] From 1972 to 1989, he worked for Stralem and Co.[2]
Princess Marie Gabrielle Anita Olga Thérèse Lisieux Gaspara (born 11 June 1967, Paris); a member of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Lobkowicz was an active member of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. He entered the order as a Knight of Honour and Devotion, but later became a Knight in Obedience.[1] Eventually, he advanced to the degree of a knight grand cross.[1]
In 1980, Lobkowicz was appointed the Order's ambassador to Lebanon, a position he held until 1990.[5] In 1981, he set up the Order's Lebanese Association.[6] In 1987, Lobkowicz and his wife founded the Association Malte Liban. Under Lobkowicz’s leadership, the Order’s medical centres increased from one to thirteen.[7]