Luxembourg

Grand Duke Jean's Knight of the Garter banner to be removed today

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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Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean hospitalised

The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has announced that Grand Duke Jean, 98, has been hospitalised with a pulmonary infection. The Marshall of the Court made the announcement today, adding that His Royal Highness is under observation. No further details on the Grand Duke’s health were provided. He was last hospitalised in December 2016 with bronchitis. He spent two weeks in the hospital at…
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Prince Gabriel and Prince Noah join mother, Princess Tessy for cancer run

Luxembourg’s Prince Gabriel, 13, and Prince Noah, 11, have taken part in their first public engagement alongside their mother, Princess Tessy in Luxembourg. As a part of Team De Nassau for the Special Olympics, the trio ran in this year’s cancer run “Relais pour la vie” (or “Relay for Life” in English) in benefit of the Cancer Foundation which is celebrating its…
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Princess Alix of Luxembourg has died

The Grand Ducal Court announced this afternoon that Alix, Dowager Princess de Ligne (born Princess Alix of Luxembourg) died today at the age of 89. In a press release, the Court said, “It is with great sadness that Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Jean, the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess announce the death, today, of Her Royal Highness the Princess Alix, Princess of Ligne, Princess of…
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