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'''Prince Charles of Luxembourg''' (Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume; born 10 May 2020) is the elder child and son of [[Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume]] and [[Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie]]. He was born at [[Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital]] in [[Luxembourg City]]. He is second in the [[line of succession to the throne of Luxembourg]].<ref name="luxtimes">{{cite web |last1=Schnuer |first1=Cordula |last2=Pritchard |first2=Heledd |title=Luxembourg royal baby boy born on Sunday |url=https://luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/40646-luxembourg-royal-baby-boy-born-on-sunday |website=Luxembourg Times |accessdate=30 September 2020 |date=10 May 2020}}</ref> His birth was celebrated by a [[21-gun salute]] at [[Fort Thungen]] in [[Kirchberg, Luxembourg|Kirchberg]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barger |first1=Brittani |title=Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg gives birth to her first child – a son |url=https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/luxembourg/breaking-hereditary-grand-duchess-of-luxembourg-gives-birth-to-her-first-child-a-son-142364/ |website=Royal Central |accessdate=30 September 2020 |date=10 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="luxtimes"/>
'''Prince Charles of Luxembourg''' (Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume; born 10 May 2020) is the elder child and son of [[Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume]] and [[Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie]]. He was born at [[Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital]] in [[Luxembourg City]]. He is second in the [[line of succession to the throne of Luxembourg]], behind his father.<ref name="luxtimes">{{cite web |last1=Schnuer |first1=Cordula |last2=Pritchard |first2=Heledd |title=Luxembourg royal baby boy born on Sunday |url=https://luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/40646-luxembourg-royal-baby-boy-born-on-sunday |website=Luxembourg Times |accessdate=30 September 2020 |date=10 May 2020}}</ref> His birth was celebrated by a [[21-gun salute]] at [[Fort Thungen]] in [[Kirchberg, Luxembourg|Kirchberg]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barger |first1=Brittani |title=Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg gives birth to her first child – a son |url=https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/luxembourg/breaking-hereditary-grand-duchess-of-luxembourg-gives-birth-to-her-first-child-a-son-142364/ |website=Royal Central |accessdate=30 September 2020 |date=10 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="luxtimes"/>


On 19 September 2020, Prince Charles was baptised at the [[Clervaux Abbey|Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maurus of Clervaux]] in Luxembourg. His godparents are his maternal aunt Countess Gaëlle [[House of Lannoy|de Lannoy]] and his paternal uncle [[Prince Louis of Luxembourg]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hoscheid |first1=Marc |title=Die Taufe von Prinz Charles |url=https://www.wort.lu/de/politik/die-taufe-von-prinz-charles-5f6596e8de135b92363fcf63 |website=Luremburger Wort |accessdate=30 September 2020 |date=19 September 2020}}</ref>
On 19 September 2020, Prince Charles was baptised at the [[Clervaux Abbey|Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maurus of Clervaux]] in Luxembourg. His godparents are his maternal aunt Countess Gaëlle [[House of Lannoy|de Lannoy]] and his paternal uncle [[Prince Louis of Luxembourg]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hoscheid |first1=Marc |title=Die Taufe von Prinz Charles |url=https://www.wort.lu/de/politik/die-taufe-von-prinz-charles-5f6596e8de135b92363fcf63 |website=Luremburger Wort |accessdate=30 September 2020 |date=19 September 2020}}</ref>

Revision as of 18:37, 23 April 2024

Not to be confused with Prince Charles of Luxembourg (1927–1977).

Prince Charles
Born (2020-05-10) 10 May 2020 (age 4)
Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Names
Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume
HouseLuxembourg-Nassau (official)[1]
Bourbon-Parma (agnatic)
FatherGuillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg
MotherCountess Stéphanie de Lannoy

Prince Charles of Luxembourg (Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume; born 10 May 2020) is the elder child and son of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie. He was born at Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg City. He is second in the line of succession to the throne of Luxembourg, behind his father.[2] His birth was celebrated by a 21-gun salute at Fort Thungen in Kirchberg.[3][2]

On 19 September 2020, Prince Charles was baptised at the Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maurus of Clervaux in Luxembourg. His godparents are his maternal aunt Countess Gaëlle de Lannoy and his paternal uncle Prince Louis of Luxembourg.[4]

Early life

Before Charles' birth, Princess Stephanie announced her pregnancy on 6 December.[5] Prince Charles was born on 10 May 2020 in Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg, at 5:13 CET,[6] during the reign of his paternal grandfather Grand Duke Henri. Following his birth, Grand Duke Henri and the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa first met Charles via video chat due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] Charles was later baptised at the Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maurus of Clervaux on 19 September 2020.[8] Following his first birthday on 10 May 2021, the Luxembourg Post released a set of postage stamps commemorating Charles' first twelve months of life.[9] He joined his parents for the birth of his younger brother, Prince François, on 27 March 2023.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Droits de Succession: Ordre successoral". Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg. Maréchalat de la Cour. 6 June 2011. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b Schnuer, Cordula; Pritchard, Heledd (10 May 2020). "Luxembourg royal baby boy born on Sunday". Luxembourg Times. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  3. ^ Barger, Brittani (10 May 2020). "Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg gives birth to her first child – a son". Royal Central. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  4. ^ Hoscheid, Marc (19 September 2020). "Die Taufe von Prinz Charles". Luremburger Wort. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Royal Baby Alert! Luxembourg Royals Expecting First Child — and Second in Line to the Throne". Peoplemag. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  6. ^ Friel, Mikhaila. "Heartwarming photos show Luxembourg's new royal baby, Prince Charles, meeting his grandparents for the first time over video call". Insider. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Royal Baby Alert! Luxembourg's Heir Welcomes First Child — and He Has a Familiar Royal Name". Peoplemag. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  8. ^ "H.R.H. Prince Charles of Luxembourg | Cour grand-ducale". www.monarchie.lu. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Prince Charles of Luxembourg Brings a Dose of Royal Cuteness to His Parents' National Day Outing". Peoplemag. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  10. ^ "A cuddle for his little brother as Prince Charles introduces Luxemborg's newest royal". Royal Central. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
Prince Charles of Luxembourg (born 2020)
Born: 10 May 2020
Lines of succession
Preceded by Succession to the Luxembourger throne
2nd in line 		Succeeded by


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