European RoyalsThe Netherlands

"An amazing party!" - See all the best photos of King's Day 2019

It was as if it was meant to be, the rain in Amersfoort stopped just long enough to allow the Dutch Royal Family to meet everyone along the route. Afterwards, King Willem-Alexander said, “We, and the sun, have had an amazing party! I would like to come back, and often too!” King Willem-Alexander celebrated in his 52nd birthday today. The visit began with a performance by artist Wudstik…
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European RoyalsFeaturesHistoryLuxembourg

Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg: a life in pictures

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 patriarch, here are some of the moments that tell his life in pictures. Embed from Getty Images Jean was born on January 5th 1921…
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Luxembourg

OBITUARY: Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg

On 5 January 1921, Jean Benoît Guillaume Robert Antoine Louis Marie Adolphe Marc d’Aviano, or the then Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, was born in Berg Castle in central Luxembourg to Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg and Prince Félix. He had four younger…
Luxembourg

Grand Duke Jean's funeral details are released

This morning Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg announced the passing of his father, Grand Duke Jean, aged 98. The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel has made a statement on the passing of “a hero” and has released the funeral details. Prime Minister Xavier…
Luxembourg

Grand Duke Jean's Knight of the Garter banner to be removed today

As the Grand Ducal Court released a statement a little after 6.00 am local time from Grand Duke Henri, announcing the death of his beloved father, Grand Duke Jean on 23 April 2019. Grand Duke Jean was 98. In the statement, Henri said, “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of my beloved father, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Jean, who has passed away in peace, surrounded by…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen to be joined by her family as she celebrates her 93rd birthday at Windsor Castle

The Queen is being joined by members of her family at Windsor Castle for the celebration of her 93rd birthday. The occasion of the monarch’s birthday coincides with Easter Sunday this year meaning it is a double celebration for The Queen who is Head of the Church of England. Members of The Royal Family have joined Her Majesty in Windsor for the occasion. It is expected that they will attend…
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