Luxembourg

This royal isn't letting the small matter of an abdication stop his plans for a big jubilee

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1st May 2025
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has announced celebrations for his Silver Jubilee – even though he will actually abdicate before completing twenty five years on the throne. Grand Duke Henri will enjoy three days of celebrations for a quarter of a century of rule in June this year. However, he actually doesn’t complete the 25 years until October 8 this year. And by then, he will have…
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'Our superhero': moving words from Luxembourg's royals as they mourn the death of young prince

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10th March 2025
Luxembourg’s royal family are in mourning after the death of a young prince who had lived with a rare genetic condition. Prince Frederik died on March 1 2025 in Paris at the age of 22. He was surrounded by his family. Frederik was the son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and his wife, Princess Julie of Nassau. He had been suffering a rare illness. Prince Robert, a first cousin of…
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A birthday first for a princess

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17th February 2025
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg has celebrated her birthday and it was an extra special one as it’s her first since becoming a mum. As is now a royal tradition, the princess took to social media to thank everyone for their good wishes.  Her royal family shared a…
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A 21st century way of marking a royal jubilee and you need earbuds

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4th February 2025
Grab your earbuds and get ready for a new playlist to drop: the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg have shared Spotify playlists to celebrate their Silver Jubilee! While it has been announced that Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume will be inheriting the title in October 2025 when Henri abdicates, Henri is celebrating his Silver Jubilee of 25 years on the Luxembourgish throne this…
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The new power couple of Luxembourg

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10th October 2024
With Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie now centre stage in Luxembourg, it’s time to meet the new royal power couple in Europe. What’s Changed? © House of the Grand Duke / Kary Barthelmey On Tuesday, Grand Duke Henri…
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What to expect in Luxembourg as Grand Duke begins transferring his powers

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8th October 2024
As Grand Duke Henri officially transfers power to his son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume this afternoon in Luxembourg, let’s refresh on what this means, what to expect today, and what this means for the future of the Grand Ducal Family. The Grand Duke Announces His Plans Back in June, on his official birthday, Grand Duke Henri announced his intention to make his eldest son and heir…
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