Luxembourg

Grand Duchess and Hereditary Grand Duke's offices added to Grand Ducal Palace tour in Luxembourg

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16th July 2021
It’s summertime, and for royal enthusiasts, that means the chance of visiting royal palaces. While during the year royal palaces are mostly or entirely closed to the public because of the work royals carry out inside, the summer is a chance for visitors to enjoy the best architecture and the most exquisite decor in the country.  This will be true for anyone visiting Luxembourg between the…
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Prince Charles gets playground in his honour as Luxembourg celebrates National Day

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25th June 2021
Prince Charles of Luxembourgh, second in line to the Luxembourgish throne, got a playground named in his honour for the country’s national holiday on Wednesday. The one-year-old tot was taken to Esch-sur-Alzette – the second largest city in Luxembourg – by his parents, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie. Copyright: Maison du Grand-Duc…
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New photos of Prince Charles of Luxembourg released for first birthday

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8th May 2021
The Grand Ducal Court released four new photos of Prince Charles of Luxembourg yesterday to mark his first birthday. The images were taken by court photographer Sophie Margue. Some of these photos also feature in a set of commemorative postage stamps issued by the Luxembourg Post for his birthday. The stamps retrace his first year of life – from the first images released by the Grand…
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Betzdorf Castle: Birthplace of Grand Duke Henri

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18th April 2021
Betzdorf Castle is located in eastern Luxembourg, in the commune of Betzdorf. Built between 1911-19 by an engineer named René Müller Laval, the costs of the property forced Müller Laval to rent it out but the Great Depression struck and the home sat empty. After his death, his brother opened the house up to the Red Cross as a vacation home and retreat centre. The Nazis took over the castle…
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