Luxembourg’s postal service will make its own tribute to Grand Duke Jean on the day of his funeral. On May 4th 2019 it will use a special stamp for letters passing through its office in central Luxembourg city. They will bear the image of Jean who died last month at the age of 98.
The stamp bears a drawing of Grand Duke Jean as well as his name and the dates of his birth, death and funeral.
The body of Grand Duke Jean has arrived at the Grand Ducal Palace to lie in state.
His remains were transferred from Château de Berg, and the Grand Ducal Family followed behind the hearse during the journey which saw many Luxembourgers line the streets to bid a final…
More details released for Grand Duke Jean's funeral, Grand Ducal Court in mourning for six weeks
26th April 2019
More details have been released for the state funeral for Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg by the Grand Ducal Court, which will take place on 4 May.
The Marshal of the Court announced yesterday that the Grand Ducal Court would be in mourning for six weeks.
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Queen Elizabeth II sends a heartfelt message to Luxembourg's royals following the death of Grand Duke Jean
25th April 2019
Queen Elizabeth II has sent a heartfelt message of condolence to the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg following the death of the country’s former monarch, Grand Duke Jean.
Her Majesty’s message was addressed to Grand Duke Henri and spoke of the fond memories she has of Jean who died earlier this week at the age of 98.
The Queen said in full: “I was tremendously saddened to learn…
He joined the regiment in the darkest days of World War Two and, as one of its officers, fought in some of that conflict’s most decisive battles. Now the Irish Guards have paid their own tribute to Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg following his death on April 23rd 2019.
The Grand Ducal Family has cancelled their events after the death of their beloved patriarch, Grand Duke Jean on 23 April after a battle with a pulmonary infection.
This morning, the Grand Ducal Court announced that the planned state visit from Cabo Verde’s President…
As royals have issued statements and sent condolences to the Grand Ducal Family after the death of Grand Duke Jean yesterday, King Carl XVI Gustaf spoke to Swedish magazine, Svenskdam about the late Grand Duke.
“Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg was highly respected by me and my family. He was a faithful and devoted scout, and it was a pleasure to share this interest with him. I will remember a…
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, King Albert and Princess Astrid have driven to Luxembourg to bid farewell to Grand Duke Jean this afternoon. The Belgian Royal Family is closely related to the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg.
Only hours after the announcement of the death of…
A period of national mourning is now underway in Luxembourg as people across the country remember Grand Duke Jean who has died at the age of 98. The former Head of State passed away in the early hours of April 23rd 2019. The mourning period will last until 6pm on Saturday…
Grand Duke Jean - a look at his reign
23rd April 2019
As Luxembourg has had to say goodbye to beloved Grand Duke Jean, who died today at the age of 98, we are taking a look back at his 36-year reign on the Luxembourg throne from 1964 to 2000.
In 1964, Grand Duchess Charlotte made the decision to abdicate in favour of her eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Jean. However, since 28 April 1961, Jean had been serving as the Lieutenant-Representative of…