Monte Carlo housekeeper first declaration
Monaco 14th March 2018
Note: The following two transcribed declarations were made by Eden accompanied by Elisabeth Agusta Kovar, a MC resident. PS Sr. was not present when these notarized declarations were made.
Eden Domdom Nylen Mobile +33 6 07 93 48 37
1, Avenue Henry Dunant,
Palais de la Scala
MC 98000 Monaco
I was employed by Mr. Josef Seilern, his wife Anne and their daughter Philippa from 1983 until the death of Miss Philippa the 17th January 2018.
I am still under employment to this date at 49, Avenue Hector Otto, Bermuda, 10th floor Block C, 98000 Monaco.
I worked in Monaco as a Governess in charge of the family for 23 years (1983-2006), and then took care of Miss Philippa personally for another 12 years (2006-2018).
Joseph Seilern died in 2004 and his wife Anne in 2006."
Eden Domdom Nylen
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2006 -
After the death of Miss Philippa’s mother in 2006 she appeared very independent and strong and never complained. If I remember correctly, it was at this time that Mr. Blöchlinger asked me for her Lagos phone number, and I first had to ask permission from Miss Philippa to do so.
Miss Philippa also asked me "What will you do after my death?" I was so surprised by her question that I answered "I never think of that. As long as you are here, I have work and I can survive". Then Miss P asked me "If you go back to the Philippines, how much would you need to build yourself a home?" Then I answered, "Euro 100 - 200'000". Miss P replied, " Is that all?" I said jokingly "YES".
At around that same time, I noticed that Miss P received regular letters addressed to her from “Joseph Seilern Trustfund”.
I never asked and she never talked to me about her Foundation or banking, as Miss P was a very private person.
From 2009 onwards I observed Miss Philippa receiving phone calls from Mr Blöchlinger twice a year and it appeared, that she made a day trip one time per year for a meeting, with whom I was not informed.
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2016 - 2017
Miss Philippa usually lived 3-months 2x a year in Lagos and 3-months 2x a year in Monaco.
She prolonged her stay in
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- Lagos Sept. 2015 March 2016 due to her hip operation, then:
- Monaco Apr. 2016 - Sept. 2016
- Lagos Sept. 2016 - Dec. 2016
- Monaco Dec. 2016 - Apr. 2017
- Lagos Apr. 2017 - July 2017
- Monaco July 2017 - Sept. 23rd 2017
- Lagos Sept. 23rd 2017 with a return ticket 4th Dec. 2017
Miss P did not return to Monaco, instead she prolonged her stay in Lagos, as she did not feel well.
I usually called her twice a week from her Monaco apartment to update her with news, correspondence, etc.
When I asked how she was feeling, she always tried to put my mind at rest and not to worry. She was feeling well as far as the circumstances allowed.
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Miss Philippa’s mental health was excellent when Mr Blöchlinger visited in the Spring 2016 after Miss P returned from her hip operation. I served water to Mr Blöchlinger and noticed numerous papers spread over the living room table and Mr Blöchlinger holding documents for Miss Philippa to sign. The same period, I do not recall the date, Dany drove Miss Philippa & myself to the Notary Maître Rey and I assisted Miss P to deliver her letter to the secretary.
Mr Blöchlinger was the last person who visited Miss Philippa in Monaco besides the Dany (chauffeur) and myself.
I would like to add that the three of us (Mr Blöchlinger, chauffeur Dany Cabellon and myself) were the only persons she had physical contact with since 2006.
Miss Philippa banked with J. Safra Sarasin SA Monaco (Director Mr David Custdin). I do not know the account number.
During her last stay in Monaco of 2017, I assisted Miss P to her Bank, helped her sit down in front of the Bank Director in his office and to whom she gave another envelope. I also noticed documents on the table before leaving the office and waiting for her outside.
Her valuable jewelleries were kept in the home safety box and she explicitly told me that they are for the family and I did not ask who she means with family.
She kept:
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- 1 medium sized Ferragamo bag with her personal daily watches by Cartier,
- 1 larger Ferragamo bag with mixed Jewellery and watches,
- 1 Brown Jewellery box with daily use of necklaces and bracelets of value,
- 1 large red Jewellery box.
Miss P and I hid numbers 1-2-3 in the guest room cabinet above the bed. Number 4 was under the cabinet in the master bedroom for safety reasons as Danny the chauffeur enjoyed looking in all the cabinets when Miss P was in Lagos.
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In 2017 both the health check-up for Miss Philippa with the Neurologist in Nice and the Family Doctor Lorenzo (+33 4 93 78 41 50) were 100% outstanding, especially as she suffered from Parkinson Disease since 2012 (Dr Lorenzo has the information) the only medication for her PD prescribed by Dr. Lorenzo, was prepared by me and taken by herself 3 x daily.
Miss Philippa’s mental condition, relating to her daily activities was 100%.
For example, she enjoyed 3 meals a day in the dining room which she planned and chose herself, reading newspapers, books, writing checks and greeting cards, paying bills and taking care of her own correspondence.
She also enjoyed shopping, hairdresser without the need of the Driver. I only started to accompany her after her hip operation.
On December 14th 2017, she personally sent her Christmas cards and bonus checks to her Monaco-based employees (Chauffeur Dany & myself) via the postal service in Lagos.
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One day in 2017, after I returned from my lunch to the apartment, Miss Philippa told me of an unexpected visitor while having lunch by herself in front of the TV.
At 12.30 the doorbell rang, but as Miss P didn't have me to assist her she could not go to the door. Then several minutes later the Concierge appeared in person, as he had a second emergency key to the apartment, bringing with him PS Jr's. wife and explaining that "by coincidence she was visiting a friend in the building”
Miss P. was furious and uncomfortable and asked her to leave. This was the first time Miss Philippa told me that PS Jr & wife were living in Monaco.
The only person of the family I ever saw was her cousin Boy walking in the street. Miss Philippa pointed him out to me and we both hid so as not to be noticed.
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Miss Philippa called me from Lagos before her hip operation with the following instructions - In case something would happen to her, to call Mr Peter Seilern (PS Sr.) in Switzerland.
I requested his number from Miss Philippa and she instructed me to find it in the family register. When I looked up his number, I asked her if this is correct, as it was Switzerland, and she confirmed with YES.
I asked her why she is giving me these instructions? Her reply "Just in case something happens to me". Then I asked her "How about I go and tell your cousin?" And she replied "Do not tell anyone from my Monaco family".
The driver Danny Cabellon was next to me at the time and witnessed this phone call.
When Miss Philippa returned from Lagos after the operation she asked "Did you keep the phone number of Mr Peter Seilern Senior?" and I showed her the number in my mobile. I never met PS Sr. from Switzerland. Nor did I know that Mr Peter Seilern Jr. & his wife lived in Monaco. I did not have their phone numbers.
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I believe Miss Philippa's hip operation in Lagos was in March 2016 where she was residing with her other housekeeper Alice Brito. I do not know the exact dates nor am I familiar with the medical records.
She returned to Monaco in April 2016.
2016 - 2017 - I took special care of Miss Philippa in Monaco as she was afraid to fall. I needed to pull her from a lying or sitting position and assisted her in the shower. Otherwise she walked freely “One Hour” a day without support.
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2018
PS Jr. called 7-10 days after the death of Miss Philippa, and informed me that he & his wife were coming to see the apartment. It was a Tuesday and I showed them around as this was their first time in the apartment. At this time PS Jr. removed Danny Cabellon contract and 2 envelopes.
After the funeral in Lagos they visited a second time just before lunch, this time with Mr Seilern Sr. (note Boy).
PS Jr. asked me how many keys I had to the apartment and I explained that the apartment had 2 keys, as it initially was 2 apartments that had been turned into one.
He tried to take the keys from me in front of his father, his wife and Miss P's chauffeur, Danilo (Danny) Cabellon.
When I refused, PS Jr. said "She is dead we are now taking over."
He was without compassion, considering my loyalty to the family and the consequences for my being made redundant. This insensitive comment caused Danny to start crying.
I refused to give him the keys and he was furious. PS Jr then called someone and passed this person on his mobile to me, the man asked me if I spoke French or English, and he continued in English and told me that he is the person in charge of the apartment.
He told me that I can give the keys to PS Jr. but I still refused and told him, that I will release the keys with a letter of Power from the Notary. The man then confirmed that he will fax the letter of power and I waited first week of February if I remember correctly it was 6th Tuesday to 7th Wednesday inclusive.
On Wednesday 7th February 2018, PS Jr. called and asked if the fax arrived and I said NO. And he replied, "I am coming anyway to take the keys, as tomorrow me & my wife are inspecting the apartment alone without you".
I didn't return to the apartment on Thursday in order to avoid PS Jr & entourage.
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After the death of Miss Philippa, I received a letter dated 5th, February 2018 addressed to my home from the Monaco Notary Maître Rey, informing me of an inheritance in the amount of Euro 50 000.00 from Miss Philippa, accompanied by the “Questionnaire d’Etat-civil” that I signed and delivered in person to his secretary.
The secretary asked me if I wanted to receive the gift of Euro 50 000 and I said yes. She also asked me for the keys to the apartment and I gave them to her.
The secretary informed me at the same time that all the belongings of Miss Philippa will go to the Red Cross except that the furniture will go to Friedrich Carl S.
My employment has not yet been terminated and today I spoke to the Inspector de Travail and I have to return to Maître Rey 12th March 2018 at 10 AM and deliver the document “Licenciement d’une Employée de Maison”.
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Apartment 49 Av. Hector Otto
I never have seen anyone of Miss Philippa’s family from 2006 onward at the apartment or picking her up for lunch or dinner. The only time I have seen visitors was now after her death and it was the father of Peter Jr. with his wife.
I didn’t allow anyone to remove anything while I had the keys and the apartment was never rented. I do not know if the apartment is being sold.
As I stated no one came to visit her while she was living in Monte Carlo.
_____________________________________________ Monaco ......... March 2018
Eden Domdom Nylen
_____________________________________________ Monaco ......... March 2018
Nathalie Aureglia-Caruso, notaire
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