Happy Birthday to Princess Joan of Luxembourg, the Dowager Duchess of Mouchy, who turns 90 today! The striking Diamond Tiara of the widow of both a Luxembourg Prince and the Duke of Mouchy originates from her prominent American Family and has also been worn by her daughter, Princess Charlotte!
Royalty from around Europe have joined Heads of State from around the World to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in Poland on January 27th. Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest concentration and extermination camp during the Second World War.
Yesterday marked the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, who was born in 1895! The Sovereign of the world’s only Grand Duchy during one of its most tumultuous periods, Grand Duchess Charlotte also possessed a magnificent jewellery collection, the most iconic jewel of which is the Luxembourg Chaumet Emerald Tiara!
The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg hosted the traditional New Year’s Reception at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City on the evening of January 15th, for the final time before the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri later this year.
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, who passed away on this day in 2005! The Belgian Princess who became the consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, to mark the anniversary, we are featuring Queen Astrid’s Emerald Earrings!
In his annual Christmas Eve Speech, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has announced that he will Abdicate the Throne of the world’s only Grand Duchy in October 2025, just days before his Silver Jubilee.
The King and Queen of the Belgians, Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Prince of Wales and Prince of Monaco led the dignitaries at the Reopening of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris on December 7th.
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of the late Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, who was born on this day in 1927! The Belgian Princess who became the consort of the world’s only Grand Duchy, to mark the anniversary, we are featuring the heirloom Pearl and Diamond Fleur-de-Lys Brooch she inherited from her grandmother, Princess Ingeborg of Sweden and Denmark.
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg was appointed the ‘Lieutenant Répresentant’ of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on October 8th, launching the transition process to the eventual Abdication of Grand Duke Henri in a few years.
Today marks the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Crown Princess Antonia of Bavaria, who was born on this day in 1899! The Luxembourg Princess married the last Bavarian Crown Prince but refused to return to Germany after being held in a Concentration Camp during the Second World War.
The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg are hosting Pope Francis on an Official Visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the first visit by a Pope to the Grand Duchy since 1985.
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives from around Europe gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Archduke Pál von Habsburg-Lothringen and Antonia Lütz at the Bonner Münster in Bonn on July 27th. Continue reading
Royal Guests and Heads of State attended a Reception hosted by the French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady at the Élysée Palace in Paris on July 26th, following a Gala Dinner at the Louvre and right ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. Continue reading
Royal Guests and Heads of State attended the Gala Dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee and the French President at the Louvre in Paris on July 25th, on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg joined Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa to celebrate National Day 2024 with a series of events on June 23rd. National Day or Nationalfeierdag marks the Grand Duke’s Official Birthday, and has been celebrated on June 23rd since 1961.
Royalty from around Europe have joined Heads of State from around the World on the Beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, which launched the campaign to liberate Europe during the Second World War.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg had Dinner with King Charles III at Windsor Castle last night, while on a short stay in England. Continue reading
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are hosting Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg on their State Visit to Belgium from April 16-18, following the Belgian State Visit to Luxembourg in 2019. King Philippe and Grand Duke Henri are first cousins but the Belgian Royal Family and Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family have had over a century of close Family Relations. Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, who turns 68 today! The consort of the Sovereign of the world’s only Grand Duchy, the Grand Duchess has one of the most magnificent jewellery collections in her possession, the highlight of which is the magnificent Luxembourg Empire Tiara!
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg are hosting President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic and First Lady Eva Pavlová on their State Visit to Luxembourg from February 29 to March 1st.
