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From 1945 to 1966 the Grand Ducal Guard mounted ceremonial guard duties at the palace. From 1966 to today soldiers of the military of Luxembourg perform guard duties. The King's Lounge. The Ballroom. The Palace today. As the official residence of the grand duke, the palace is used by him in the exercise of his official functions.
- It is the Official Residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. From 1817, the palace became the residence of the Governor, the representative of the Dutch Grand Dukes.
- It Hosts Various State Receptions Through Out the Year. On Christmas Eve, the Grand Duke’s Christmas message is always broadcast from the Yellow Room.
- It was Constructed by Jesuits in 1613. It was among the Luxembourg Castle’s surviving fortifications, together with Notre-Dame Cathedral. Its construction begun by the Jesuits.
- A Home to the Netherlands Royal Family. The Grand Ducal Palace was home to the royal family, king of the Netherlands heirs of William I, in 1772 to 1843.
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From 1945 to 1966 the Grand Ducal Guard mounted ceremonial guard duties at the palace. From 1966 to today soldiers of the military of Luxembourg perform guard duties. The Palace today. As the official residence of the Grand Duke, the palace is used by him in the exercise of his official functions.
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Article 51 provides that the Grand Duchy is a parliamentary democracy. The nation is the source of sovereign power. It is before its representatives that the Grand Duke takes the oath on acceding to the Throne ('I swear to observe the Constitution and the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, to maintain national independence and the integrity of the territory, as well as public and ...
Guard at the entrance to Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg. The building has been the home to the dukes and duchesses of Luxembourg since 1890, although it was occupied for several years by the nazis during world war II. The palace is used to house foreign heads of state and is a favoured location for state banquets throughout the year.
The festivities all over the Grand-Duchy start on the eve of National day, June 22nd. Luxembourg City starts the celebrations with a solemn changing of the guard at the Grand Ducal Palace around 16:00. The “Changing of the Guard” ceremony occurs once a month in front of the palace from June to September and attracts a fairly large crowd.
