Well, if you haven’t heard by now, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg was in the hospital and underwent surgery… Angioplasty.
The Grand Duke has been released from the hospital and is at home resting.
For more detailed information please visit the blog: Luxarazzi
There are some important information/updates regarding Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.
To read more about Grand Duke Henri’s condition please visit the blog, Luxarazzi, for further details: Luxarazzi
Early Thursday morning in Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri was admitted into the hospital. According to various reports, specifically the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg, the Grand Duke was suffering from “mild discomfort.”
Per the French television network which is reporting about this unfortunate occurrence:
‘[at this time he] is currently under medical observation in hospital in Luxembourg. His condition is satisfactory,’ the court said in a brief statement.
I wish the Grand Duke a speedy recovery. If there is any breaking news I will be sure to post it for you all. So stay tuned.
***UPDATE***
To read more about Grand Duke Henri’s condition, please visit: Luxarazzi
On January 9, 2011, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa attended the Dancing Procession of Echternach Cultural Heritage of Humanity (La Procession dansante d’Echternach au patrimoine culturel immatériel de l’humanité) in Luxembourg.
To view photos of the event please visit the official website of the Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg at: Monarchie.lu
Source: monarchie.lu
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg released new official photos of Grand Duke Jean, Hereditary Prince Guillaume, and the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Henri, this afternoon.
To view the photos please click the link: RTL.lu and Tageblatt.lu
Many royal and princely relatives as well as friends came to Luxembourg to celebrate Grand Duke Jean’s birthday including HM King Albert and HM Queen Paola of Belgium.
As you may know by now today, January 5, 2011 is Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg’s birthday. So in honor of his 90th birthday RTL.lu, a Luxembourg television network, aired a lovely documentary about his life thus far.
Click the link to watch the 14 minute clip from RTL.lu but you need to scroll down in order to watch the documentary.
Enjoy!
Today, is a very special day for a very special man. On January 5, 2011, Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, Duke of Nassau, and Prince of Bourbon-Parma, turns 90 years old.
Born on January 5, 1921 in Schloss Berg he attended boarding school at Ampleforth College in the United Kingdom. Soon after he attended Laval University in Quebec, Canada where he majored in Political Science. According to Wort.lu, Grand Duke Jean:
…fought in World War II service in the British Army against the Germans who had occupied Luxembourg. In 1942 he joined the elite regiment of the Irish Guards.
In June 1944 he landed with the Allied forces in Normandy and took part in the battles of Arnhem and the Ardennes battle.On his return home, the population celebrated him as a hero.
In 1953, he married Princess Josephine Charlotte of Belgium. They had five children. The Luxembourg newspaper, Wort.lu, notes:
[Grand Duke] Jean ascended the throne after his mother abdicated on 12/11/1964. He was on the throne for almost 36 years until 7 October 2000, as Luxembourg’s head of state. About five years later he lost his wife, Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte.
Grand Duke Jean is a great nature lover and avid Boy Scout. He likes to read books and likes classical music. In addition, he could also inspire more for photography, horseback riding, skiing and water skiing, swimming, fishing or hunting.
The former ruler (he abdicated) of Luxembourg will spend time with his family, and of course there will be celebrations in beautiful Luxembourg including a concert in honor of the Grand Duke.
I’m sure there will be images of the concert and much more so please stay tuned!
The Royal Correspondent 