European RoyalsLuxembourg

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri moved by refugees' stories at welcoming centre

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg visited a welcome centre for Ukrainian refugees, where he spoke with personnel, volunteers and people fleeing the war. On Thursday, 17 March, the Grand Duke, accompanied by the Minister of Immigration and Asylum Jean Asselborn and the Mayor of Luxembourg City Lydie Polfer, visited SHUK.  The acronym stands for Structure d’Hebergement d’Urgence au…
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Prince Charles of Luxembourg unveils new tree during World Scout Day event

The Hereditary Grand Ducal family of Luxembourg took part in an event celebrating World Scout day.  On Tuesday, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie and their son, Prince Charles, arrived at Dräi Eechelen, a park in Luxembourg City. The Royals were accompanied by Ms Lydie Polfer, Mayor of Luxembourg City. The ceremony has been organised by Scouting in…
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Royal Wedding Rewind: the wedding of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa

This year marks 40 years since the current Grand Duke Henri wed Cuban-born Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista on Valentine’s Day. To celebrate their ruby anniversary, we are taking a look back at their wedding on this day in 1981. On the evening of 13 February, a gala dinner was held at the Government Palace for 110 guests; everyone sat at a U-shaped table to toast to the happy couple for the…
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Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume tests positive for Covid

The Grand Ducal Court has announced that Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume tested positive for Covid-19. The news comes a week after his father, Grand Duke Henri, was confirmed to have the virus. The Crown Prince self-isolated following a positive self-test and then confirmed his diagnosis with a PCR test. According to the Grand Ducal Court, the 40-year-old heir to the throne is symptom-free and…
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