Luxembourg

Virtual Mass to be held to remember Grand Duke Jean

A memorial service for Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg will be held in early May. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions currently in place, it will be an online Mass. The Grand Ducal Court announced that a service marking the anniversary of his death will be held on May 7th at Luxembourg Cathedral. Public worship has been stopped in the country since March as physical…
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Grand Duke Jean's funeral - in photos

Today, we are taking a look at beloved Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg’s funeral, which took place yesterday, in photos. He died on 23 April and was laid to rest in the Grand Ducal Family’s crypt yesterday after his Funeral Mass. Take a look at his funeral, in…
Luxembourg

Picture Gallery: Grand Ducal Family hosts reception after funeral of Grand Duke Jean

After Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg’s Funeral Mass yesterday at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City, the Grand Ducal Family hosted a private reception at the Grand Ducal Palace for several of the guests – including the various representatives from the royal families across the globe. As it was a private function, the Grand Ducal Court released official images after the reception…
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Grand Duke Henri releases heartfelt letter remembering his late father

This morning, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg released a heartfelt letter about his late father, Grand Duke Jean. The letter was released by the Grand Ducal Court in both Luxembourgish and French. The translation of his letter, done by Luxarazzi, is below: Dear fellow citizens, Today on the day of the funeral of our beloved father, I would like to tell you how much he meant to us, his children…
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Grand Duke Jean's body arrives at Grand Ducal Palace to lie in state

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…
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