Luxembourg

More details released for Grand Duke Jean's funeral, Grand Ducal Court in mourning for six weeks

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. © Grand-Ducal Court / Vic Fischbach It was also revealed that the Grand Duke’s body would be transported from Luxembourg’s Berg…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf on Grand Duke Jean: "I will remember a nice and friendly man"

As royals have issued statements and sent condolences to the Grand Ducal Family after the death of Grand Duke Jean yesterday, King Carl XVI Gustaf spoke to Swedish magazine, Svenskdam about the late Grand Duke. “Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg was highly respected by me and my family. He was a faithful and devoted scout, and it was a pleasure to share this interest with him. I will remember a…
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Official mourning underway in Luxembourg following death of Grand Duke Jean

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 May 4th 2019, the day of his funeral. Grand Duke Jean, who was 98, died in hospital following a pulmonary infection. He had…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duke Jean - a look at his reign

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…
European RoyalsLuxembourg

Prayers for Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg

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.
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