Kalina Saxe-Coburg-Gotha: DUI Conviction News
- The daughter of former Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha has been found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol following an incident in Borovets in August 2023.The...
- On August 19, 2023, Kalina Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was observed driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol. The incident occurred near the Mura Hotel in the Borovets ski resort area, following...
- Initial reports from the Interior Ministry indicated that Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was escorted by police to provide a blood sample for analysis (Capital.bg, August 20, 2023).
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Kalina Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Convicted of DUI in Bulgaria
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The daughter of former Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha has been found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol following an incident in Borovets in August 2023.The Sofia District Court affirmed an earlier sentence, including a suspended sentence and a considerable fine.
Last updated: 2025-09-24 18:59:53
The Incident and Initial Proceedings
On August 19, 2023, Kalina Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was observed driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol. The incident occurred near the Mura Hotel in the Borovets ski resort area, following a minor traffic collision that did not result in any injuries (Dnevnik, August 20, 2023).The Samokov District Prosecutor’s Office initiated a quick proceeding in the case.
Initial reports from the Interior Ministry indicated that Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was escorted by police to provide a blood sample for analysis (Capital.bg, August 20, 2023). The prosecutor’s office confirmed the location of the incident.
Court Decisions and Penalties
The Samokov District Court initially issued a sentence of eight months of suspended imprisonment and a fine of 200 Bulgarian levs (approximately €102 as of September 24,2025) (24 Chasa,April 26,2024). Along with the fine, Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was ordered to pay BGN 17,953 (approximately €9,175 as of September 24, 2025) to cover the damages to the vehicle involved in the incident.
The sofia District Court subsequently upheld this sentence on September 24, 2025, making the decision final. If Saxe-Coburg-Gotha had been the owner of the vehicle, it would have been subject to confiscation. The court’s ruling confirms the initial findings and penalties.
Background: Kalina Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Simeon saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Kalina Saxe-coburg-Gotha is the daughter of Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, who served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 2001 to 2005. simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha is also a claimant to the Bulgarian throne,representing the lineage of the former Bulgarian royal family (Wikipedia – Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha). The family’s history is deeply intertwined with Bulgarian politics and royalty.
The case has garnered significant media attention