Prince Charles of Luxembourg, the Youngest Heir to a European Throne, Celebrates His Sixth Birthday

His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Luxembourg, Prince of Nassau, Prince of Bourbon-Parma, celebrates his sixth birthday today.

Born Prince Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume at the Maternité Grande-Duchesse Charlotte in Luxembourg City on May 10th, 2020, he is the eldest child of Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, and the older brother of His Royal Highness Prince François of Luxembourg.

Following the accession of his father to the Grand Ducal Throne on October 3rd, 2025, Prince Charles became the youngest heir to a throne in Europe.

Prince Charles was baptized on September 19th, 2020, at the Abbaye Saint-Maurice de Clervaux in northern Luxembourg.  His godparents are His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Luxembourg, the younger brother of Grand Duke Guillaume, and Countess Gaëlle de Lannoy, the elder sister of Grand Duchess Stéphanie.

To mark the occasion of the Prince’s birthday, the Maison du Grand-Duc released a series of new portraits photographed by Ms. Sophie Margue at Château de Fischbach.

Princess Caroline of Hanover and Prince Albert II of Monaco Attend 57th Concours International de Bouquets in Port Hercule

On Saturday in Port Hercule, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Miss Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy, and the Minister of the State of the Principality of Monaco, Mr. Christophe Mirmand, attended the 57th edition of the Concours International de Bouquets at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

Established in 1968 by the late Princess Grace of Monaco, the annual floral competition is organized by the Garden Club of Monaco, of which Princess Caroline serves as President.

The theme of this year’s competition was Celeste, with floral artists drawing inspiration from celestial imagery, light, and atmospheric phenomena through a series of elaborate botanical compositions.

According to organizers, participants from multiple countries, including professional floral designers, amateur exhibitors, and young competitors, presented works across seven themed categories inspired by storms, eclipses, lunar illumination, and the northern lights.

During the event, Princess Caroline, Prince Albert II, Miss de Massy, and Minister Mirmand toured the exhibition stands and met with participants alongside members of Monaco’s cultural and civic community.

The competition concluded with the presentation of several distinctions, including Gold, Silver, and Bronze Insignia awards, the Grand Prix Général, and the Princess Grace of Monaco Prize.