This past week, Princess Alexandra of
Luxembourg celebrated the centenary of women getting the right to
vote in Luxembourg by attending an academic session on 22 May. The
Princess was also able to view the exhibit “100 years of feminine
democracy” sat front row as speeches were given by the Prime
Minister of Luxembourg, the President of the Chamber of Deputies,
Mayor of Luxembourg…
Princess Tessy of Luxembourg has received
an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the Paris College of Art in
recognition of her hard work in the charitable sector and promotion
of education worldwide. She received the honour on Thursday, 16 May
in Paris and shared her…
Princess Tessy of Luxembourg has
congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their
baby boy on her official Twitter account and Instagram account. The
Princess said on Twitter, “Congratulations dear Harry and Meghan.
Only the best from Gabriel, Noah…
Grand Duke Jean's funeral - in photos
5th May 2019
Today, we are taking a look at beloved
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg’s funeral, which took place
yesterday, in photos. He died on 23 April and was laid to rest in
the Grand Ducal Family’s crypt yesterday after his Funeral Mass.
Take a look at his funeral, in photos released by the Grand Ducal
Court: Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg 1921 – 2019 © GRAND-DUCALE
COURT/CLAUDE…
After Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg’s
Funeral Mass yesterday at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City,
the Grand Ducal Family hosted a private reception at the Grand
Ducal Palace for several of the guests – including the various
representatives from the royal…
It was a sad time for Luxembourg as the
state funeral for Grand Duke Jean was held this morning at
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City. Many Luxembourgers braved
the cold, wet day to bid a final farewell to their beloved
statesman who died on 23 April. RTL Today…
Luxembourg is preparing to say a final
farewell to Grand Duke Jean. His funeral takes place on May 4th
with thousands of his fellow citizens expected to line the streets
around the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Luxembourg City to show their
respects. National mourning continues for the man who ruled the
European nation for 36 years and who is held in much affection by
many. Since Jean’s death…
This morning, Grand Duke Henri of
Luxembourg released a heartfelt letter about his late father, Grand
Duke Jean. The letter was released by the Grand Ducal Court in both
Luxembourgish and French. The translation of his letter, done by
Luxarazzi, is below: Dear fellow…
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 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 farewell to their
beloved former ruler. Le cortège funèbre transportant la dépouille
de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc Jean est arrivé…

