# Prince Aribert — The Grand Babylon Hotel character guide > Prince Aribert in The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Prince, Aribert, the Prince **First appearance:** 0003-iv-entrance-of-the-prince ## Snapshot A prince traveling under the name Count Steenbock, whose guarded Paris past and watchful presence pull the Racksole family into royal intrigue. ## Who they are Aribert is a young man of sane, healthy instincts who can think of nothing but Nella's loveliness even when he means to discuss affairs of State. He insists no one at the hotel know he was in Paris last spring, and he broods when Nella hints at how she uncovered his identity. His connection to the missing Prince Eugen makes him both a guest and a puzzle the Racksoles cannot leave alone. ## Relationships ### [Nella Racksole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/nella_racksole) _romantic_ Nella and Prince Aribert share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship and mutual affection. ### [Theodore Racksole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/theodore_racksole) _friendship_ Prince Aribert and Theodore Racksole are allies and friends, cooperating to solve the hotel's mysteries. ### [Sampson Levi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/sampson_levi) _rivalry_ Prince Aribert and Sampson Levi are adversaries, with Levi involved in schemes that threaten the prince. ### [Hans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/hans) _professional_ Hans is a loyal servant or aide to Prince Aribert, providing support and service. ### [Reginald Dimmock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/reginald_dimmock) _rivalry_ Prince Aribert and Reginald Dimmock are antagonists, with Dimmock involved in plots against the prince. ### [Jules](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/jules) _rivalry_ Jules is hostile toward Prince Aribert, often conspiring against him. ### [Nella Racksole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/nella_racksole) _romantic_ Nella and Prince Aribert share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship and mutual affection. ### [Theodore Racksole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/theodore_racksole) _friendship_ Prince Aribert and Theodore Racksole are allies and friends, cooperating to solve the hotel's mysteries. ### [Nella Racksole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/nella_racksole) _romantic_ Nella and Prince Aribert share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship and mutual affection. ### [Sampson Levi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/sampson_levi) _rivalry_ Prince Aribert and Sampson Levi are adversaries, with Levi involved in schemes that threaten the prince. ### [Theodore Racksole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/theodore_racksole) _friendship_ Prince Aribert and Theodore Racksole are allies and friends, cooperating to solve the hotel's mysteries. ### [Sampson Levi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/sampson_levi) _rivalry_ Prince Aribert and Sampson Levi are adversaries, with Levi involved in schemes that threaten the prince. ## In the story ### [At Three A.M.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/iii-at-three-a-m) Mentioned as the uncle of the Grand Duke of Posen, expected to arrive at the hotel with the Grand Duke. ### [Entrance of the Prince](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/iv-entrance-of-the-prince) Prince Aribert arrives at the hotel bureau, is recognized by Nella, and is startled when she reveals his secret identity as Count Steenbock. ### [V: What Occurred to Reginald Dimmock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/v-what-occurred-to-reginald-dimmock) Arrives without his equerry, reveals his Count Steenbock alias to Nella, and grieves over Dimmock's body. ### [In the Gold Room](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/vi-in-the-gold-room) Present when Dimmock's body is discovered missing; unable to explain the disappearance. ### [Nella and the Prince](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/vii-nella-and-the-prince) Confides in Nella about Prince Eugen's disappearance and his need to go to Berlin; kisses Nella's hand. ### [Arrival and Departure of the Baroness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/viii-arrival-and-departure-of-the-baroness) Nella thinks of him after recognizing Miss Spencer, hoping to help him. ### [At Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/x-at-sea) Surprises Nella and Jules by emerging from the dinghy; knocks Jules unconscious and reassures Nella. ### [The Court Pawnbroker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xi-the-court-pawnbroker) Mentioned as the companion and secretary to whom Dimmock was assigned. ### [End of the Yacht Adventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xv-end-of-the-yacht-adventure) Rescues Nella by subduing Jules; rows the dinghy ashore; escorts Nella to the Hôtel Wellington. ### [The Woman with the Red Hat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xvi-the-woman-with-the-red-hat) Dines with Racksole and Nella, prefers private investigation, fears nephew Eugen's scandal with a Berlin actress, agrees to nocturnal house exploration, carries Nella's revolver. ### [The Release of Prince Eugen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xvii-the-release-of-prince-eugen) Calls out to his nephew Eugen, assists in breaking down the cellar door, and helps carry Eugen to safety. ### [XVIII: In the Nighttime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xviii-in-the-nighttime) Keeps watch over Eugen, confesses his love for Nella, kisses her, and explains his duty to Posen if Eugen dies. ### [XIX: Royalty at the Grand Babylon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xix-royalty-at-the-grand-babylon) Stands in the audience chamber, expecting someone; speaks affectionately with old Hans; reveals to Eugen his love for Nella Racksole and intention to marry her. ### [Mr. Sampson Levi Bids Prince Eugen Good Morning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xx-mr-sampson-levi-bids-prince-eugen-good-morning) Warns Eugen about the conspiracy and the failure of the loan. ### [The Bottle of Wine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xxiv-the-bottle-of-wine) Collaborates with Racksole to expose the poison plot; warns Prince Eugen not to drink the wine and knocks the glass from Hans's hand. ### [XXVIII: The State Bedroom Once More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xxviii-the-state-bedroom-once-more) Discovers Eugen's suicide attempt, tries to revive him, and struggles with his own hopes for a life with Nella. ### [XXIX: Theodore Is Called to the Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xxix-theodore-is-called-to-the-rescue) Discusses Prince Eugen's condition with the doctor and is revealed to be in love with Nella. ### [XXX: Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/chapters/xxx-conclusion) Renounces his princely titles to marry Nella, reveals his private income and properties, and asks Racksole for Nella's hand. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters/prince_aribert - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_grand_babylon_hotel_se/characters