Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri focuses on Ukraine, repression in Iran and the fight for democracy in Christmas Eve address

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25th December 2022
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s Christmas Eve address took a serious tone this year, focusing on the war in Ukraine, repression in Iran and the global fight for democracy. The Grand Duke addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine, calling the Russian invasion “a brutal war of aggression” and said that it “calls into question everything on which we, since 1945, have built our…
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How the Luxembourg royals celebrate Christmas

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16th December 2022
The Luxembourgish royals are more private about how they celebrate the Christmas holidays. With a new family member due to be born in April 2023, the family is sure to have lots to celebrate this holiday season. On Christmas Eve each year, Grand Duke Henri’s speech…
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When to see royal Christmas speeches around Europe

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7th December 2022
Several monarchs share a holiday message to mark Christmas and the New Year. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands delivered the first royal Christmas message via radio in 1931, and King George V of Great Britain delivered his first Christmas message in 1932 to launch what would become the BBC World Service. Now, it’s a well established festive tradition. If you are interested, you can now…
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Wedding bells ring in Luxembourg for Grand Duke Henri's only daughter

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8th November 2022
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has announced the engagement of Princess Alexandra to Mr Nicolas Bagory. The Grand Ducal Court said: “Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, to Mr Nicolas Bagory.” “The two families join in the happiness of the…
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The Laws of Succession in….Luxembourg

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17th October 2022
Laws on the succession to the Luxembourgish throne are set out in the constitution of Luxembourg. According to the constitution, the throne is passed down through the House of Nassau via the Nassau Family Pact in 1783, Treaty of Vienna in 1815 and Treaty of London in…
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A new royal baby for Luxembourg

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29th September 2022
The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are expecting their second child. The couple have announced they will welcome a baby brother or sister for their son, Prince Charles, in April 2023. In a brief statement from the Grand Ducal Court, it was confirmed that ”The Grand Duke and Duchess have the great joy of announcing that the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess are…
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