Death of Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte

[HMQueenElizabethII]

She died because of the lung cancer.

[norwegianne]

Mother of Grand Duke Henri dies at age 77




LUXEMBOURG: Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, the mother of Grand Duke Henri, died Monday after a long battle with lung cancer, the government announced. She was 77.

The court immediately declared a six-week mourning period.

Josephine-Charlotte was married to Grand Duke Jean, who ruled the tiny nation of 450,000 from 1964 until 2000.

"The death of the Grand Duchess is a great loss for the country and its people,'' said Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker. "With her husband, Grand Duke Jean, she always made an effort to represent Luxembourg at home and abroad with dignity,'' he added.

Josephine-Charlotte also was the sister of Belgian king Albert II. She is survived by her husband Jean, Grand Duke Henri, Princes Jean and Guillaume and Princesses Marie-Astrid and Margaretha.

The funeral will take place on Saturday, government spokesman Guy Schuller said.

The death comes at a difficult time for the Grand Duchy, just as it has taken over the six-month presidency of the European Union early this month. - AP

[HMQueenElizabethII]

For tributing about The Grand Duchess i post some pics of her:

[HMQueenElizabethII]

The funeral will take place on Saturday.I read in Google.

[suturegeisha]

What an absolute shame. She was such a wonderful woman.

May she rest in peace.

And may her husband, children, grandchildren, and all of her family find the strength and comfort they need during this difficult period.
-Kara-

[Mandy]

Sad news indeed, may she rest in peace.

[rchainho]

Luxembourg had lost a great lady.

[sara1981]

she great woman in her life and work hard! and feels sorry for Grand Duke Henri she meets any Royals?

Sara Boyce

[Reina]

May she rest in peace. And I hope that she and Maria-Teresa made peace. This is so sad cuz I felt that she was going to go soon cuz of the cancer

[gaggleofcrazypeople]

That's so sad! When and where will the funeral be aired on? I'm so upset and can hardly form words.

[gaggleofcrazypeople]

This is soooo sad! I send my condolences to her family.

[Danielle]

Actualité gouvernementale
Décès de S.A.R. la Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte
10-01-2005

Son Altesse Royale la Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte, Princesse de Belgique, est décédée au Château de Fischbach le lundi 10 janvier 2005 à 05.55 heures du matin à l'âge de 77 ans. La Cour grand-ducale a pris le deuil pour une durée de six semaines.

Le gouvernement a proclamé le deuil national à observer jusqu’au samedi 15 janvier 2005 à 18 heures. Durant le deuil national, les drapeaux seront mis en berne sur les bâtiments et lieux publics.

Le 10 janvier, le Premier ministre Jean-Claude Juncker s'est rendu au château de Fischbach et s'est incliné devant la dépouille de Son Altesse Royale la Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte.

http://www.gouvernement.lu/salle_pre...0gd/index.html

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My translation (please correct me if I'm wrong):

Her Royal Highness the Grand-Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte, Princess of Belgium, died at Château de Fischbach on Monday 10 January 2005 at 05.55 (in the morning) at the age of 77. The Grand Ducal Court took (??) the mourning period for a duration of six weeks.

The government proclaimed the nation will observe morning until Saturday 15 January 2005 at 6 pm. During the national mourning, the flag will be put at half-mast on the buildings and public places.

The 10 January, the Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker returned to château de Fischbach and bowed before the body of Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte. :(

[Splodger]

Rest in peace and god bless you Josephine. My sympathies to the Grand Ducal family and to all Luxembourgers

[bad_barbarella]

That is very sad news... i always kinda had a soft spot for her.. i wonder how the family is coping?

[Danielle]

People sign the book of condolences inside the "Notre-Dame" cathedral in Luxembourg. From Belga.

[hillary_nugent]

thanks for the pics Danielle ^___^ it is obvious she will be greatly missed by her people and us as well.

[rere]

I'm sorry to hear of her death.
1. Décès de la grande-duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte: deuil national au Luxembourg.

2. À la suite du décès de Son Altesse Royale la Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte de Luxembourg, le gouvernement a proclamé le deuil national à observer jusqu’au samedi 15 janvier 2005 à 18 heures.

[Gabriella]

How incredibly sad. May she rest in peace.

[Danielle]

Some more photos. I'm sorry if some of them have been posted.

Photo 4 is with her father, King Léopold and her brother, now King Albert II of Belgium
Photo 6 is of JC (right) at Oostende with her mother

[Danielle]

I have noticed in some older photos of the GD, when she was younger, she looks very similar to Cate Blanchett.