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Prince Henri was born on 16 April 1955, at the Betzdorf Castle in Luxembourg as the second child and first son of Jean, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and his wife, Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium. His father was the eldest son of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, and Prince Félix of Bourbon-Parma.
Learn about the life and role of Grand Duke Henri, the Head of State of Luxembourg since 2000. Find out his biography, family, duties, activities and official visits.
Learn about the role, powers and functions of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, who has been the head of state since 2000. Find out his biography, publications and the Grand Ducal family.
Prince Henri was appointed Lieutenant-Representative of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Jean on 4 March 1998. He was thus delegated certain powers in some specific areas, after having pledged to obey the Constitution. His experiences as Hereditary Grand Duke had prepared him for the role all along.
Oct 20, 2020 · Learn about the life and reign of Grand Duke Henri, who celebrated 20 years on the throne in 2020, and his son and heir, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, who welcomed a baby boy in 2020. Find out about their family, education, interests and roles in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Apr 22, 2024 · Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg revealed he plans to abdicate the Luxembourger throne. Henri, 69, has ruled since October 2000, and said in a new interview with the Belgian paper La Libre...
The Grand Duke is the Head of State, as defined by Article 33 of the Constitution. Both within and outside Luxembourg's borders, the Grand Duke is the representative of the country's identity. He symbolises its independence, the unity of the territory and the permanence of the State.
