Funeral in Luxembourg

From throughout Europe

Members of Royal Houses from throughout Europe gathered to bid a final farewell at the funeral, which was held at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City. His Majesty King Carl Gustaf of Sweden and Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark were both in attendance.

Procession through the capital city

The Grand Duke’s casket was carried on a gun carriage through the streets of the capital in a procession from the Grand Ducal Palace to the cathedral. Following behind the casket were the closest family and members of the European Royal Houses. The casket was draped with the Grand Ducal Standard of Luxembourg.

The ceremony was led by the Archbishop of Luxembourg. A large wreath from the family was placed at one end of the casket, and the Grand Duke’s national orders lay on each side of it. The Grand Duke’s eldest child, Her Royal Highness Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg, gave the first reading during the ceremony. 

Family ties

The Grand Duke was married to the late Josephine-Charlotte, Grand Duchess consort of Luxembourg. She was the daughter of Queen Astrid and King Leopold of Belgium and the cousin of King Harald and Princess Astrid. Queen Astrid was the sister of Crown Princess Märtha.