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The Grand Duke of Luxembourg [a] is the head of state of Luxembourg. Luxembourg has been a grand duchy since 15 March 1815, when it was created from territory of the former Duchy of Luxembourg . It was in personal union with the United Kingdom of the Netherlands until 1890 under the House of Orange-Nassau .
The Luxembourg constitution defines the grand duke's position: The grand duke is the head of state, symbol of its unity, and guarantor of national independence. He exercises executive power in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the country. [2] Originally, the constitution vested the grand duke with considerable executive power.
Grand Duke of Luxembourg r.1905–1912: Marie Anne Infanta of Portugal: Marie-Adélaïde (1894–1924) Grand Duchess of Luxembourg r.1912–1919: Charlotte (1896–1985) Grand Duchess of Luxembourg r.1919–1964: Felix Prince of Bourbon-Parma: Jean (1921–2019) Grand Duke of Luxembourg r.1964–2000: Joséphine-Charlotte Princess of Belgium ...
Grand Duke Henri is a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a member of The Mentor Foundation (established by the World Health Organization) and a director of the Charles Darwin Trust for the Galápagos Islands. [14] The grand duke lives with his family at Berg Castle in Luxembourg.
Related: Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Paves Way for His Abdication with Surprise Announcement According to a schedule from the court, translated into English, the festivities will begin on Oct ...
Since the unification of Italy in 1870 and the end of monarchy in Germany in 1918, there have no longer been any reigning dukes in Europe; Luxembourg is ruled by a grand duke, a higher title, just below king. In the United Kingdom, the inherited position of a duke along with its dignities, privileges, and rights is a dukedom.
"I've known for a long time that this moment was coming," Prince Guillaume said of the Oct. 8 ceremony marking the next step in his accession to the throne
Luxembourg is a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the prime minister is the head of government, and the multi-party system. Executive power is under the constitution of 1868, as amended, exercised by the government, by the grand duke and the Council of Government (cabinet), which consists of a prime minister and several other ministers.