As a former personal trainer, Prince
Daniel has always had a keen interest in sport and fitness, and he
visited the Swedish Football Association in Solna Wednesday to
learn more about their activities as well as football sports in
Sweden. The association, founded in 1904, is the governing and head
body of football in the country and is Sweden’s largest specialist
sport association. The…
Queen Elizabeth II sends a heartfelt message to Luxembourg's royals following the death of Grand Duke Jean
25th April 2019
Queen Elizabeth II has sent a heartfelt
message of condolence to the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg
following the death of the country’s former monarch, Grand Duke
Jean. Her Majesty’s message was addressed to Grand Duke Henri and
spoke of the fond memories she…
On Saturday 27 April, King
Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands celebrates his 52nd birthday.
The birthday of the monarch is called King’s Day and includes
several public celebrations with the Dutch Royal Family. The city
of Amersfoort is working fulltime on the…
He joined the regiment in the darkest
days of World War Two and, as one of its officers, fought in some
of that conflict’s most decisive battles. Now the Irish Guards have
paid their own tribute to Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg following
his death on April 23rd 2019. In a simple statement, they
remembered one of their own, ending with the motto of the regiment.
Quis Separabit – who…
The Grand Ducal Family has cancelled
their events after the death of their beloved patriarch, Grand Duke
Jean on 23 April after a battle with a pulmonary infection. This
morning, the Grand Ducal Court announced that the planned state
visit from Cabo Verde’s President…
Each year a member of the Norwegian Royal
Family becomes the high protector of state television channel NRK’s
charity broadcast. This year, it is Her Majesty Queen Sonja. This
year’s charity broadcast will collect money to create a better life
for women in some of…
As royals have issued statements and sent
condolences to the Grand Ducal Family after the death of Grand Duke
Jean yesterday, King Carl XVI Gustaf spoke to Swedish magazine,
Svenskdam about the late Grand Duke. “Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg
was highly respected by me and my family. He was a faithful
and devoted scout, and it was a pleasure to share this interest
with him. I will remember a…
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, King
Albert and Princess Astrid have driven to Luxembourg to bid
farewell to Grand Duke Jean this afternoon. The Belgian Royal
Family is closely related to the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg.
Only hours after the announcement of the death of…
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg 5 January
1921 – 23 April 2019 Copyright: Cour grand-ducale / Jochen Herling
As Luxembourg mourns their former head of state, Grand Duke Jean,
royals from around Europe have sent their condolences to Grand Duke
Henri on the death of his…
A period of national mourning is now
underway in Luxembourg as people across the country remember Grand
Duke Jean who has died at the age of 98. The former Head of State
passed away in the early hours of April 23rd 2019. The mourning
period will last until 6pm on Saturday May 4th 2019, the day of his
funeral. Grand Duke Jean, who was 98, died in hospital following a
pulmonary infection. He had…
