Because of his importance to Hitler, Romilly was imprisoned in Oflag IV-C (Colditz Castle),[2] from where escape was perceived to be almost impossible.
Romilly lived in relative comfort with the other Prominente who would later join him at Colditz, although they were all watched 24 hours a day in case they should attempt to escape.
Romilly did successfully escape however, whilst the Prominente were being moved to "Oflag VII-D" Tittmoning Castle in April 1945.
[2] The camp was home to some Dutch officers amongst whom was captain Machiel van den Heuvel, "Vandy".
This was due mainly to the gallant action of lieutenant Andre Tieleman, a Dutch officer who was fluent in German and French.