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Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg: a life in pictures

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23rd April 2019
Jean of Luxembourg, who ruled the tiny state for 36 years, died early this morning. He was 98. As his family say their final farewells to a much-loved member, Royal Central takes a look back at his extraordinary story. From heir to exile, soldier to hero, Grand Duke to patriarch, here are some of the moments that tell his life in pictures. Embed from Getty Images Jean was born on January 5th 1921…
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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…
Luxembourg

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 Bettel organised a press conference in which he made a live statement on the death of Grand Duke Jean. The Prime Minister…
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Spain

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 drove his family to the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma to attend the Easter Mass. King Felipe, Queen Letizia, their…
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Denmark

Princess Isabella of Denmark celebrates 12th birthday

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21st April 2019
Princess Isabella of Denmark, the second child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, celebrates her 12th birthday today.Images have been released to mark the occasion this morning by the Royal Danish House. They were taken by her mother, Crown Princess Mary.The three photos show the Princess outdoors, and in one image, she’s seen with the family’s beloved dog.Photo…
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