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The House of Luxembourg (Luxembourgish: D'Lëtzebuerger Haus; French: Maison de Luxembourg; German: Haus Luxemburg) or Luxembourg dynasty was a royal family of the Holy Roman Empire in the Late Middle Ages, whose members between 1308 and 1437 ruled as kings of Germany and Holy Roman emperors as well as kings of Bohemia, Hungary and Croatia.
The grand ducal family of Luxembourg constitutes the House of Luxembourg-Nassau, headed by the sovereign grand duke, and in which the throne of the grand duchy is hereditary.
It was in personal union with the United Kingdom of the Netherlands until 1890 under the House of Orange-Nassau. Luxembourg is the world's only sovereign Grand Duchy and since 1815, there have been nine monarchs, including the incumbent, Henri.
H.R.H. the Crown Prince takes the oath as officer of the Luxembourg army. After studying international politics in the United Kingdom, Prince Guillaume continued his studies in France and obtained a double degree in Literature and Political Science with honours at the University of Angers in 2009.
In his inaugural speech, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri highlighted the values that characterise Luxembourg’s society, namely solidarity, justice, tolerance, respect for others and humanity.
The history of Luxembourg and its dynasties. From Siegfried to Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg has passed through the hands of several dynasties. A rich history strewn with political and dynastic ups and downs, which saw the country rise to the rank of Grand Duchy in 1815 before finally becoming independent in 1890, marking the end of the personal ...
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May 24, 2024 · While some monarchies stretch back for centuries, Luxembourg's royal family is relatively young, only dating back to the 18th century when they were originally ruled by the Dutch royal house,...
