She was a patron of the visual arts, the Princess Pauline Foundation, the City of Detmold, and the District of Lippe.

She was awarded a Crown Cross in gold from the Diakonisches Werk in recognition of her social work.

[2] Born in Hänigsen, Uetze, Lower Saxony, Traute was the daughter of Charlotte Meyer and Gustave Becker.

[2] She was a founding member of the Lippische Gesellschaft für Kunst, along with Prince Armin, and served as its honorary chairman from 2016.

[8][1] In 2015, she also took over patronage of the MS-Kontaktkreis, a multiple sclerosis support group, following the death of Prince Armin and hosted its annual visit to Detmold Castle.