Prince Charles of Luxembourg celebrates his second birthday today, and the little royal is seen being doted on by his loving parents, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie, in his birthday images.
The Grand Ducal Court has released several photos to mark the occasion that were taken by Kary Barthelmey.
The two-year-old smiles and plays with his parents in…
The consorts of 1952: Prince Felix of Luxembourg
3rd May 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.
Prince Felix of Luxembourg
One…
The Rulers of 1952: Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg
29th April 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way.
Grand…
Father-son duo mark special birthday
16th April 2022
Grand Duke Henri and his son, Prince Sébastien, are both celebrating their birthdays today.
For the monarch, he is turning 67, but his son is marking a milestone as he leaves his twenties behind. Prince Sébastien, the youngest of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa’s five children, turns 30 today.
Ahead of the birthday, the Grand Ducal Court released a new image of the…
The royals who share birthdays with their parents
16th April 2022
Sharing a birthday with a loved one is always special, and for royals, it is no different. Both the Jordanian Royal Family and Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg have father/son duos who share their special day.
King Abdullah of Jordan was born on 30 January 1962 to King…
Luxembourg royals open property for Ukrainian refugees
31st March 2022
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg will offer housing for Ukrainian refugees on some of their private properties.
Luxembourgish Prime Minister Xavier Bettel made the announcement on Tuesday, 29 March, during a press conference.
However, the Prime Minister was…
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has released two new photos of Princess Claire ahead of her 37th birthday on 21 March.
The images were taken by Helmut Fricke.
© Helmut Fricke
German-born Princess Claire is the wife of Prince Félix – the second son of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg.
Highly educated, Her Royal Highness holds degrees in…
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg visited a welcome centre for Ukrainian refugees, where he spoke with personnel, volunteers and people fleeing the war.
On Thursday, 17 March, the Grand Duke, accompanied by the Minister of Immigration and Asylum Jean Asselborn and the…
How royals use soft diplomacy to voice their support for Ukraine
10th March 2022
Diplomats refer to it as “soft diplomacy” – the art of saying things without actually uttering a single word. Another definition is of it is “saying without saying”.
On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Media around the world have…
Former Princess Tessy shares support for Prince Louis of Luxembourg after end of his engagement
27th February 2022
Tessy Antony de Nassau, formerly Princess Tessy of Luxembourg, has shared her support for her ex-husband, Prince Louis after he announced that his engagement to Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue had ended.
On her Instagram account story, Tessy posted a photo of Louis holding her son, Theodor, saying: “We are sending a big hug to you!”
Tessy and Louis announced their separation in January…