Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Apr 16, 1955(1955-04-16)
Age	69
Birthplace	Betzdorf Castle
Country	Luxembourg
Horoscope	Aries

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Biography

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on April 16, 1955 in Betzdorf Castle, Luxembourg.

Henri has four siblings: Archduchess Marie Astrid of Austria (born 1954), Prince Jean of Luxembourg (born 1957), Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein (born 1957) and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg (born 1963).

Prince Henri was born on 16 April 1955, at the Betzdorf Castle in Luxembourg as the second child and first son of Hereditary Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg and his wife, Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium. His father was the eldest son of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg by her husband, Prince Félix of Bourbon-Parma. His mother was the only daughter of King Leopold III of Belgium by his first wife, Princess Astrid of Sweden. The prince’s godparents were the Prince of Liège (his maternal uncle) and Princess Marie Gabriele (his paternal aunt).

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Net Worth

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg is one of the richest Politician from Luxembourg. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The Luxembourg ruling house had tried to block a decision by parliament only once before, when Grand Duchess Marie-Adelaide refused to sign an education bill in 1912. The ultimate solution was that the grand duke would be declared unable to perform his duty temporarily; this was similar to the “escape route” provided to his uncle King Baudouin of Belgium when he refused to sign an abortion law in 1991, and thus the law could take effect without the signature of the grand duke, but also without the need to enact far-reaching changes in the constitution.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Dating?

According to our records, Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg married to Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. As of December 1, 2023, Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg’s is not dating anyone.

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While studying in Geneva, Henri met the Cuban-born María Teresa Mestre y Batista, who was also a political science student. They married in Luxembourg in a civil ceremony on 4 February 1981 and a religious ceremony on 14 February 1981 with the previous consent of the grand duke, dated 7 November 1980. The couple has five children and five grandchildren:

Facts & Trivia

Maya Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Luxembourg. Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg celebrates birthday on April 16 of every year.

Since the accession of Henri to the Grand Ducal Throne in 2000, the court’s approach to media and publicity has varied markedly. In 2002, Grand Duke Henri expressly identified himself with a press conference called by Grand Duchess Maria Teresa with a view to discussing with journalists the shortcomings of her personal relations with her mother-in-law Grand Duchess Joséphine- Charlotte.

Is Henri Grand Duke of Luxembourg related to Queen Elizabeth?

United Kingdom: Grand Duke Henri and Queen Elizabeth II are third cousins once removed , through their descent from King Christian IX of Denmark.

What does the Grand Duke of Luxembourg do?

Constitutional role The constitution of Luxembourg defines the grand duke’s position: The grand duke is the head of state, symbol of its unity, and guarantor of national independence. He exercises executive power in accordance with the constitution and the laws of the country.

Who is the current Duke of Luxembourg?

His Royal Highness Henri of Luxembourg , born on 16 April 1955 at Betzdorf Castle in Luxembourg, is the eldest son of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte (1927-2005) and, since his accession to the throne on 7 October 2000, he has been the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

Is there a royal family in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg’s royal family is headed by Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. Recently, Henri and Maria’s daughter-in-law, Princess Stéphanie, and their 22-month-old grandson, Prince Charles, visited with Ukranian mothers and their children.

What is the difference between an archduke and a grand duke?

It denotes a rank within the former Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), which was below that of Emperor and King, roughly equal to Grand Duke, but above that of a Prince and Duke.