Luxembourg

Luxembourg opens its monarchy's doors to children through an adventure website

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28th September 2023
The Luxembourgish Grand Ducal Court has launched a new website, aimed at explaining the monarchy to children. After a week of teasers on social media, 27 September saw the launch of the new platform, which coincided with kids getting settled into their new school year routines.  The platform is designed in a fairytale book style and is full of sounds that remind of cartoons about…
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Grand Duke Henri shows interest in space programme

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2nd March 2023
Grand Duke Henri met a Belgian astronaut on Wednesday and expressed his interest in space exploration, the Grand Ducal Court revealed. The Grand Duke, who frequently hosts audiences at the Grand Ducal Palace, met with Belgian astronaut Raphaël Liégeois ahead of the launch of the ‘Astronaut for a Day’ competition in place to encourage young people to consider careers in space…
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Grand Duke Henri addresses Luxembourg on National Day

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24th June 2022
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has addressed his people on the occasion of National Day. Grand Duke Henri gave a speech at the official ceremony to mark National Day and spoke about Luxembourg’s difficulties while also speaking of hope for the future. He spoke about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how all of Europe was affected, “All of a sudden, all our legal, diplomatic and…
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Grand Duke Henri mixes grief and hope on Europe Unity Day

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11th May 2022
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg took part in a series of events to mark Europe Unity Day on 9 May.  In a year in which the continent and the European Union are trying to come to terms with the shock that was the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in blatant disregard for international law and national sovereignty, this day has been celebrated with a decidedly different feel.  The Grand Duke took…
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