Countless royal families pay respects at state funeral
of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg
Queen Anna of Greece Prince Paul
Spain's Queen Sofia and King Juan-Carlos also attended
to pay their respects.
King Carl XVI Gustaf represented the Swedish royal family.
Jordanian royals Prince Hassan Bin Talal,
Princess Sarvath and Princess Badiya bint Hassan were
also in attendance.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe of Belgium and Crown
Princess Elisabeth arrive at the funeral.
King Philippe chose to wear military dress in honour of the Grand Duke,
as did many other male guests.
On May 4, 2019, Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
attended 2019 Remembrance Day ceremony at Dam Square in Amsterdam.
The King and the Queen placed a wreath on the National Monument and observed two minutes' silence.
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands was also photographed
arriving at the service.
Queen Margrethe of Denmark also made the journey
to attend the funeral.
Princess Anne represented the British royal family at the memorial,
arriving at the cathedral in a long black coat and a matching hat.
After the Grand Duke's passing, the Queen sent a touching message
of condolence addressed to Grand Duke Henri, writing:
"I was tremendously saddened to learn of the death of your father
Grand Duke Jean who served your country so well and for so many years.
I have very fond memories of your father, including from the time he spent
in the United Kingdom during the Second World War."
The letter continued: "As you know, wishing to contribute to the
liberation of his country, he volunteered for the British Army,
serving with distinction in the Irish Guards of which he was later
to become Colonel of the Regiment. Your father will be greatly missed,
both inside and outside Luxembourg.
Prince Philip and I offer Your Royal Highness and the people of the
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg our most profound condolences. Elizabeth R."
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway are pictured
arriving at the cathedral, as crowds gathered outside.
Prince Albert of Monaco represented the House of Grimaldi
at the ceremony – his wife Princess Charlene did not attend.
Prince Felix looked visibly moved as he attended the funeral of
his grandfather. He was accompanied by his wife, Princess Claire.
The Grand Duke's eldest son, Henri, appears to hold back tears as
he walks behind the coffin. On the day of the funeral, he released
a heartbreaking personal letter to honour his father.
The Grand Ducal family, including Grand Duke Henri and
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa (centre) stand in the funeral procession.
He wrote: "Two days before his departure, he thanked those who
cared for him, then he said goodbye to us. Those were his last words.
Once more, he showed the greatness of his soul and his consideration
for others. He died with the feeling of a fulfilled life."
cared for him, then he said goodbye to us. Those were his last words.
Once more, he showed the greatness of his soul and his consideration
for others. He died with the feeling of a fulfilled life."
He simply concluded the letter with, "Thank you, Papa."
The Grand Duke was buried in the crypt under the cathedral alongside
his wife, Princess Josephine Charlotte, who died in 2005.
Jean died on April 23, weeks after being admitted to hospital with
a pulmonary infection.
His son Grand Duke Henri said in a statement:
“It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of my beloved father,
His Royal Highness Grand Duke Jean, who has passed away in peace, surrounded by the affection of his family.”
The Queen sent a message to Luxembourg’s royal family following Jean’s death.
She said: “I was tremendously saddened to learn of the death of your father Grand Duke Jean who served your country so well and for so many years.
“I have very fond memories of your father, including from the time he spent
in the United Kingdom during the Second World War.
“As you know, wishing to contribute to the liberation of his country, he volunteered for the British Army, serving with distinction in the Irish Guards
of which he was later to become Colonel of the Regiment.
“Your father will be greatly missed, both inside and outside Luxembourg.
Prince Philip and I offer Your Royal Highness and the people of the Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg our most profound condolences. Elizabeth R.”
his wife, Princess Josephine Charlotte, who died in 2005.
Jean died on April 23, weeks after being admitted to hospital with
a pulmonary infection.
His son Grand Duke Henri said in a statement:
“It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of my beloved father,
His Royal Highness Grand Duke Jean, who has passed away in peace, surrounded by the affection of his family.”
The Queen sent a message to Luxembourg’s royal family following Jean’s death.
She said: “I was tremendously saddened to learn of the death of your father Grand Duke Jean who served your country so well and for so many years.
“I have very fond memories of your father, including from the time he spent
in the United Kingdom during the Second World War.
“As you know, wishing to contribute to the liberation of his country, he volunteered for the British Army, serving with distinction in the Irish Guards
of which he was later to become Colonel of the Regiment.
“Your father will be greatly missed, both inside and outside Luxembourg.
Prince Philip and I offer Your Royal Highness and the people of the Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg our most profound condolences. Elizabeth R.”
... with information from
- http://royalwatcherblog.com/2019/05/04/funeral-of-grand-duke-jean-of-luxembourg/
- http://royalwatcherblog.com/2019/05/04/funeral-of-grand-duke-jean-of-luxembourg/
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