Westernhagen was born in Perleberg, now in Prignitz, in 1943. She is descended from a Prussian Junker family, the Westernhagen, and daughter of Heinz von Westernhagen. She studied in Berlin, and earned a doctorate of law.
Westernhagen was born in Perleberg, now in Prignitz, in 1943. She is a descendant of a Prussian noble family, the Westernhagens, and daughter of Heinz von Westernhagen. She studied in Berlin, and earned a doctorate of law.