Luxembourg

Why is Luxembourg's royal baby called Charles?

It’s a name that will go down in Luxembourg’s history books as the baby who bears it is set, one day, to rule the Grand Duchy. Now, the parents of Prince Charles of Luxembourg have revealed how they chose their son’s names. Speaking to RTL, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie explained that their son’s first name was inspired by two…
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A garden of flowers named after royals

Prince Charles of Luxembourg is the latest royal to have a rose named in his honour. The nation he will one day rule is known as ‘’the country of roses’’ and members of the Grand Ducal Family have had different types of the flower named after them for over a century.
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Princess Anne's best royal fashion recycle

How pleased was I to see the fabulously floral, frilled fashion statement worn by Princess Anne to the Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana brought to life in all its gaudy glory for the new season of The Crown? Very, that’s how much, for not only is the outfit worn by actress Erin Doherty for the dramatic retelling of the most famous royal wedding of them all a pretty accurate recreation, it’s…
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Grand Duke Henri's milestone moment is all about the future of Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg is celebrating twenty years as his country’s ruler but if you’re waiting for a jubilee, then move along. Events to mark what is a milestone for every monarch have been muted to say the least. In fact, as Henri lives through this landmark, all eyes are turning increasingly to those who will one day take his throne. The Grand Duke is aware of that. In an…
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Twenty Years of Rule: looking back at the accession of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg marks the 20th anniversary of his reign in October 2020. He ascended the Grand Ducal throne on the abdication of his father, Jean, after a long period of transition. Jean had announced his plans to step aside at the end of 1999 and his son finally took over as Grand Duke of Luxembourg on October 7th 2000. Here, Royal Central looks back at that historic day. The…
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