Breaking news for royal watchers around the world. Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg passed away earlier today (23rd of April in Luxembourg) at the age of 98.
Jean was born January 5th 1921, the eldest son and child of Grand Duchess Charlotte and her husband Prince Felix. Jean had five younger siblings, the only still alive is Princess Marie Gabrielle (Born 1925).
Jean reigned as Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 till 2000 when he abdicated in favour of his son Henri. Jean had been Luxembourg's monarch for 36 years.
On a personal note Jean was married for 52 years to Princess Josephine-Charlotte of Belgium. Through his wife Jean became the brother-in-law of the two immediate past kings of Belgium and is the uncle of the current monarch, King Philippe of Belgium. He is also related to the Swedish royal family via Josephine-Charlotte.
The marriage of Jean and Josephine-Charlotte produced five children;
1). Archduchess Marie Astrid of Austria
2). Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
3). Prince Jean of Luxembourg
4). Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein (this marriage tied the royal family to the royal family of Liechtenstein)
5). Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg.
Jean is survived not only by his children but also a number of grandchildren and even great grandchildren. His funeral is expected to take place on Saturday May 4th.
We hope the Grand Duke's memory will always remain a memory to his family and friends. By clicking on Grand Duke Jean's name you can read more about his life on his personal page.
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
What Happened Tuesday 20th September 2016
The United Kingdom
Prince Harry of Wales visits Mackie Academy
Prince Andrew, Duke of York attended pitch@palace on tour for entrepreneurs
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attended a reception for those who have received the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Sophie, Countess of Wessex is on day 2 of her cycle challenge in honour of the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh Award
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent met with the Principal of the Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester buried a time capsule to mark the commencement of the King's Quarter Project
Belgium
King Philippe is in Frankfurt, Germany visiting the European Central Bank
Queen Mathilde attends a performance of the show Cold Blood
Jordan
Queen Rania attends an event hosted by First Lady, Michelle Obama. Queen Rania calls for support for Girl's education in conflict zones
Luxembourg
Grand Duke Jean received a delegation from the Board of the National Museum of Military History
The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Mathilde, Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien attend the opening of Parliament
Spain
King Felipe VI is in New York attending meetings about the Syrian refugee crisis
Sweden
Crown Princess Victoria is in New York attending the UN General Assembly
King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia attend the Junior Academy's music & dance performance
Queen Silvia attends a board meeting for the Care About the Children Foundation
Sunday, 18 September 2016
What Happened Friday 16th September 2016
Luxembourg
Grand Duke Jean attends the 100th anniversary concert in honour of composer, Norbert Hoffman
Monaco
Charlotte Casiraghi attends the opening of the exhibition 'Echoes'
Norway
King Harald V and Crown Prince Haakon preside over the Council of State
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon meets with the Norwegian Prime Minister
Spain
Infanta Elena is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the Paralympics
Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia hold an interview with the German Media about their upcoming trip to Germany
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia attend a Sweden Dinner
Prince Daniel meets with the steering group GEN-PEP
Queen Silvia attends a seminar by the Maria Ungdom Clinic
Princess Madeleine is in New York, USA for a seminar by the World Childhood Foundation
Princess Madeleine attends a gala dinner by the World Childhood Foundation
Tuesday, 5 January 2016
Happy Birthday Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg
Happy Birthday Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg. Jean celebrates his 95th birthday today!!! Jean reigned as Luxembourg's monarch for 36 years, but in 2000 abdicated in favour of his son Grand Duke Henri.
95 is a major milestone, and we wish the former Grand Duke a very special birthday, celebrating with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We wish him many more birthdays in good health. Congratulations!
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