European RoyalsLuxembourg

Special tribute to Grand Duke Jean from Luxembourg's postal service

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.
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LuxembourgQueen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II sends a heartfelt message to Luxembourg's royals following the death of Grand Duke Jean

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…
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LuxembourgSweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf on Grand Duke Jean: "I will remember a nice and friendly man"

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…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duke Jean - a look at his reign

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…
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