Guillaume, the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, became a father earlier this morning with the birth of his son Prince Charles. Later today, he spoke to the press outside of the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg City where his son had been born.
Guillaume spoke in several languages, including English. He said, “Today is a wonderful day, for my wife and for…
The infant Prince Charles of Luxembourg, born this morning at 5.13 am, has met his grandparents via Skype. Several photos were released of the video call, giving us a first glimpse of the newborn Prince.
Prince Charles is the first child of the Hereditary Grand Duke…
What's in a name? Luxembourg's new Prince named Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume
10th May 2020
The Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Stephanie, has given birth to her first child, a son, at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg City at 5:13 am this morning. The child weighs 3,190 kg and is 50 cm. Both the mother and baby are doing…
The Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Stephanie, has given birth to her first child, a son, at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg City at 5:13 am this morning.
The child weighs 3,190 kg and is 50 cm.
Both the mother and baby are doing well.
The new royal and future grand duke is named Prince Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume. He is second in…
May Jewels: Luxembourg's Best Emeralds
4th May 2020
It’s the birthstone of May and about as striking a stone as you can find in any jewellery box. In the fifth month of the year, Royal Central is celebrating all things emerald. And today, we’re looking at the tiaras dominated by that stone which are owned by the…
Virtual Mass to be held to remember Grand Duke Jean
27th April 2020
A memorial service for Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg will be held in early May. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions currently in place, it will be an online Mass.
The Grand Ducal Court announced that a service marking the anniversary of his…
Grand Duchess Maria Theresa's uncle dies of the coronavirus
13th April 2020
Victor Batista Falla, the uncle of Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg, has died of the coronavirus at the age of 87.
The news was announced on the official Instagram page of the Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg. The message reads, “It is with great sadness that Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess announce the death of Mr Victor Batista Falla, uncle of Her…
Solidarity, integration and respect for human dignityare the three principals guiding the Grand Duke Henri and the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa Foundation in its activities.
Created in 2004 by the merger of Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Foundation with the Prince Henri…
Who is Princess Claire of Luxembourg?
21st March 2020
Claire Margareta Lademacher was born to Gabriele and Hartmut Lademacher on 21 March 1985 in Filderstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She has one older brother, Felix.
Claire spent most of her childhood with her family in Usingen, which is a district of Haut-Taunus in…
Grand Duke Henri urges everyone to take the coronavirus situation seriously in new message to the population
17th March 2020
On 16 March, Grand Duke Henri addressed the people of Luxembourg in a short video message regarding the current coronavirus situation in the country.
Speaking in Luxembourgish, Grand Duke Henri said: “It is now the moment in which our national solidarity is called for, and I appeal to everyone to take the situation seriously and follow the measures and recommendations as well. We know…