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Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume receives birthday wishes from politicians and family on 40th birthday

The 11th of November marks a bittersweet day for Luxembourg. As they celebrate Armistice Day with the rest of Europe and the world, a sombre occasion to commemorate all the armed forces members who sacrificed their lives for their country, the nation also celebrates the birthday of their future Sovereign.Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie was born on the 11th of November 1981, which makes him…
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Guillaume at 40: causes close to his heart

Throughout adulthood, the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg has shown his interest and support both in his country and worldwide.Of course, as the heir to the Grand Duchy, his primary duties are the representation of Luxembourg. Since 2001, he has been the Honourary…
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Guillaume at 40: Relationship with Stéphanie

He was the last heir of his generation to get married, but Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume waited until he found the perfect bride.Guillaume found his soulmate in Belgian Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy – someone he’d known for years after being introduced by friends in Germany in 2004. They began dating in 2009 when they reunited at a party. She has called Guillaume her “very…
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Who is Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume?

Born on 11 November 1981 in Luxembourg City’s Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie is the first child of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. He has four siblings: Prince Félix…
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Hereditary Grand Ducal couple of Luxembourg visits business that provided backdrop for their wedding

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg visited the “Art Glaziers Bauer & Rathmann” atelier on Thursday, 21 October, alongside Tom Oberweis, President of the Chamber of Trades. The couple represents the fourth generation of royals to visit the business, and they were welcomed and given a tour by current managers Sandrine Bauer and Matthias…
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Sapphires for September: the Luxembourg Royal Collection

As September’s birthstone is the sapphire, we are taking a look at the royal vaults that contain sapphires in their collection. The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg has four tiaras, a necklace (which converts to a tiara) and earrings that feature sapphires that have been seen on the royal ladies at various events.The Sapphire Necklace TiaraThe tiara has pear-shaped diamonds…
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