Luxembourg

A debut for one of Europe's newest princes

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…
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Grand Duke and Grand Duchess on hand to congratulate Luxembourg's most beloved athlete

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg have supported one of the most popular athletes at the Olympics. Ni Xia Lian is a Chinese-born Luxembourgish table tennis player who has represented the country internationally since 1991. At 61, she is one of the oldest competing athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympic games in Paris.  View this post on Instagram…
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The countess on the brink of becoming a consort: the quiet princess who changed a monarchy

On National Day, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg announced that, on the 1st of October, he would undertake the first step towards a change at the head of the country’s Monarchy. This means that, in the next few years, the small European country could have a new Grand Duchess, and one that will make history in more ways than one.  Born Countess Stéphanie Marie Claudine Christine…
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The Grand Ducal Palace of Luxembourg

With Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s announcement that he will begin transferring power to his son and heir, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, in October, all eyes will be on Luxembourg City. Where do the Luxembourgish royals live in Luxembourg City? The…
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The mysterious tiara that could be about to get a new royal owner

While each royal family has their own impressive jewellery collection, there are typically some pieces only worn by the sovereign’s wife (or reigning Queen/ Grand Duchess). The Luxembourgish Royal Family has some incredible pieces that we may start to see on Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie as power begins to transition to her husband in the autumn. The Luxembourg Empire Tiara is a…
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