It’s a tower of a tiara and it has a back
story to match its might. The ‘Empire Tiara’ of Luxembourg is a
huge collection of diamonds but despite being pretty hard to miss,
no one is completely sure where it came from in the first place.
This impressive tiara was first recorded in 1829, though it may be
older. It is over ten centimetres tall and almost 20 centimetres
across…
How a glamourous royal just managed to wear two tiaras at the same time to one glittering event
28th March 2025
The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg wore not
one but two tiaras to a glittering event in what could prove to be
the final time she hosts such a spectacular gala. As the reign of
her husband, Grand Duke Henri, enters its final months ahead of his
planned abdication later this…
'Our superhero': moving words from Luxembourg's royals as they mourn the death of young prince
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…
While it does not make frequent
appearances, there is one mysterious European tiara that features
February’s birthstone. With a change coming in Luxembourg, we may
see it more often, though. The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of
Luxembourg have a strong jewellery collection with several historic
pieces in their vaults. The family holds a mid-century bandeau
style tiara; the tiara…
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…
A 21st century way of marking a royal jubilee and you need earbuds
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…
Sentimental tiara pick for Grand Duchess at her last New Year reception before abdication
17th January 2025
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa celebrated one
last New Year’s as her country’s consort, and atop her head was a
tiara chosen for sentimental reasons. For the last time, Grand Duke
Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa presided over the New Year’s
Reception for the President and Prime Minister of Luxembourg as
well as other members of the government, the Council of State, the
judiciary, and the…
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…
What to expect in Luxembourg as Grand Duke begins transferring his powers
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…
Although he is not even two years old,
Prince François of Luxembourg stole the limelight from one of the
world’s best known figures, Pope Francis. Prince François
accompanied his parents, Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie,
and his brother, Prince Charles, when Pope Francis visited the
Grand Ducal Palace and met with the Grand Ducal Family. The young
prince spent much of the…
