Luxembourg

Grand Duke Jean's funeral - in photos

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…
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Denmark

New photos released for Prince Henrik of Denmark's 10th birthday

On the occasion of his tenth birthday, the Royal Danish House has released two new photos in celebration of Prince Henrik’s birthday. Henrik is the son of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark. The images were taken by his mother, Princess Marie and show the Prince lying in the grass at an unknown location. One photo shows the happy Prince with a pair of binoculars, showing his…
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European RoyalsHistoryLuxembourg

A royal family's farewell: poignant memories of Grand Duke Jean

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…
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Norway

King Harald approves surprising change in the Norwegian government

King Harald of Norway, together with his son Crown Prince Haakon, approved a surprising change in the Norwegian government on Friday morning. No changes were expected in the government and the change was to bring back a former minister who in 2018 was forced to resign. The Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, asked the king to approve former minister and current parliament member Sylvi Listhaug as new…
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