The body of Grand Duke Jean has arrived at the Grand Ducal Palace to lie in state.
His remains were transferred from Château de Berg, and the Grand Ducal Family followed behind the hearse during the journey which saw many Luxembourgers line the streets to bid a final farewell to their beloved former ruler.
Le cortège funèbre transportant la dépouille de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc Jean est arrivé…
More details released for Grand Duke Jean's funeral, Grand Ducal Court in mourning for six weeks
26th April 2019
More details have been released for the state funeral for Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg by the Grand Ducal Court, which will take place on 4 May.
The Marshal of the Court announced yesterday that the Grand Ducal Court would be in mourning for six weeks.
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He joined the regiment in the darkest days of World War Two and, as one of its officers, fought in some of that conflict’s most decisive battles. Now the Irish Guards have paid their own tribute to Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg following his death on April 23rd 2019.
The Grand Ducal Family has cancelled their events after the death of their beloved patriarch, Grand Duke Jean on 23 April after a battle with a pulmonary infection.
This morning, the Grand Ducal Court announced that the planned state visit from Cabo Verde’s President Jorge Carlos Fonseca had been postponed. It was due to last from 7 to 9 May, and the rescheduled date has not yet been…
Condolences pour in for Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg
23rd April 2019
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg
5 January 1921 – 23 April 2019
Copyright: Cour grand-ducale / Jochen Herling
As Luxembourg mourns their former head of state, Grand Duke Jean, royals from around Europe have sent their condolences to Grand Duke Henri on the death of his…
A period of national mourning is now underway in Luxembourg as people across the country remember Grand Duke Jean who has died at the age of 98. The former Head of State passed away in the early hours of April 23rd 2019. The mourning period will last until 6pm on Saturday…
Grand Duke Jean - a look at his reign
23rd April 2019
As Luxembourg has had to say goodbye to beloved Grand Duke Jean, who died today at the age of 98, we are taking a look back at his 36-year reign on the Luxembourg throne from 1964 to 2000.
In 1964, Grand Duchess Charlotte made the decision to abdicate in favour of her eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Jean. However, since 28 April 1961, Jean had been serving as the Lieutenant-Representative of…
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg dies at the age of 98
23rd April 2019
Grand Duke Jean has died at the age of 98 with his family at his bedside. He had recently been admitted to hospital suffering from a pulmonary infection.
Grand Duke Henri announced the death of his father in a statement saying, “It is with great sadness that I…
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg: a life in pictures
23rd April 2019
Jean of Luxembourg, who ruled the tiny state for 36 years, died early this morning. He was 98. As his family say their final farewells to a much-loved member, Royal Central takes a look back at his extraordinary story. From heir to exile, soldier to hero, Grand Duke to…
Prayers for Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg
23rd April 2019
Church bells across Luxembourg will peel in honour of Grand Duke Jean who has died at the age of 98. All Catholic churches in the country will ring their bells at 12.15pm to remember the former Head of State who passed away surrounded by his family in the early hours of this morning.
The peels will last for fifteen minutes and come as the country starts to mourn the man who led it for 36 years.