Luxembourg

OBITUARY: Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg

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23rd April 2019
On 5 January 1921, Jean Benoît Guillaume Robert Antoine Louis Marie Adolphe Marc d’Aviano, or the then Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, was born in Berg Castle in central Luxembourg to Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg and Prince Félix. He had four younger sisters (Princesses Elisabeth, Marie-Adélaïde, Marie Gabrielle and Alix) and one younger brother (Prince Charles). Of his…
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Grand Duke Jean's funeral details are released

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23rd April 2019
This morning Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg announced the passing of his father, Grand Duke Jean, aged 98. The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel has made a statement on the passing of “a hero” and has released the funeral details. Prime Minister Xavier…
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Grand Duke Jean's Knight of the Garter banner to be removed today

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23rd April 2019
As the Grand Ducal Court released a statement a little after 6.00 am local time from Grand Duke Henri, announcing the death of his beloved father, Grand Duke Jean on 23 April 2019. Grand Duke Jean was 98. In the statement, Henri said, “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of my beloved father, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Jean, who has passed away in peace, surrounded by…
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Spanish Royal Family attends Easter Mass at Majorca

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21st April 2019
The Spanish Royal Family has traditionally celebrated Easter by attending a Mass on the Island of Majorca (Mallorca). Queen Sofía and her daughter-in-law, Queen Letizia walked side by side despite their public quarrel at the Easter Mass last year. This morning King Felipe…
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Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg's health significantly worsens

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21st April 2019
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has announced that Grand Duke Jean’s condition has significantly worsened since he was hospitalised a couple of weeks ago. The 98-year-old’s family are gathered at his bedside. In a statement, a Grand Ducal Court spokesperson said: “The state of health of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Jean has significantly deteriorated. “The whole Grand…
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See the Easter greetings sent by the royals

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21st April 2019
As many are celebrating Easter today, European royals have sent Easter greetings to mark the occasion. Later today, Her Majesty The Queen will celebrate the holiday alongside members of the British Royal Family at St George’s Chapel. Let’s take a look at other Easter messages and celebrations across Europe. Princess Madeleine of Sweden was one of the first to share an Easter message…
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