Grand Duke Jean and the late GD Joséphine-Charlotte, Part 2: April 2005 - April 2019

[maria-olivia]

Four of the five Children , all the Grandchildren of the Grand Duke are missing that is a lot.

 

[Prisma]

Wonderful family photo.

Yeah... I agree with Biri. It would have been nicer with more family members.
I understand it's difficult to gather such a large family together and it's not a milestone birthday but how often does someone turn 98?!

Maybe the photo was taken after the holidays when most folks return to work/school?

On a side note, I do appreciate Japan's IHA being extra and always stating when photos/video were taken. Hehehe.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Nice to see the photo, though like others here I do wish the others were there as it seems like the photo is lacking in family members! It's a shame that Louis's sons weren't included, though IIRC they're still on holiday with Tessy in Switzerland at the moment. I wonder why Amalia and Liam weren't there.

 

[Somebody]

Nice to see the photo, though like others here I do wish the others were there as it seems like the photo is lacking in family members! It's a shame that Louis's sons weren't included, though IIRC they're still on holiday with Tessy in Switzerland at the moment. I wonder why Amalia and Liam weren't there.

Because their parents weren't there either I suppose

Jean's greatgrandchildren by Imre and Christoph also weren't there. Only 2 of his 5 children were present (although Guillaume's wife and daughter were present; as were Marie-Astrid's daughters and youngest son).

 

[Blog Real]

Guillaume and Stéphanie are in London? I found it strange that they were not in the picture.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

We can not draw conclusions. It is possible that the picture was the moment frozen. But maybe it was a coming and going if family on Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family, Current Events, Part 5 (Sept. 2017 - present)

I know they probably wanted to release a photo on the day of GD Jean’s birthday, but it would’ve been nice to release even an old group photo with more relatives or a photo taken later on this month when everyone or virtually everyone was back. It’s a pity that today is during Christmas holiday season I suppose!

Because their parents weren't there either I suppose .

Yes, I guess that’s a given since they wouldn’t be on their own for the photo since they’re both still pre-school aged children. I should’ve included their parents in my question.

 

[eya]

On 16 January , Prime Minister Xavier Bettel paid a courtesy visit to the Grand Duke Jean at the Fischbach Castle.

https://gouvernement.lu/fr/actualit.../2019/01-janvier/16-visite-bettel-gdjean.html

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

On 16 January , Prime Minister Xavier Bettel paid a courtesy visit to the Grand Duke Jean at the Fischbach Castle.

https://gouvernement.lu/fr/actualit.../2019/01-janvier/16-visite-bettel-gdjean.html

That is a nice and kind geste by the Prime Minister.

 

[Ilse]

Grand Duke Jean has been hospitalised following a pulmonary infection.

 

[Blog Real]

Grand Duke Jean hospitalized.
Grand Duke Jean Hospitalised

 

[Elektra]

I wish him a quick and full recovery. At his age this kind of illness can be serious.

 

[Prisma]

Wishing Grand Duke Jean a full and smooth recovery!

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

I have had an unexpected pulmonary problem last week and I can assure that it is an utterly misrable condition, even for a big and tough person like me. But the Grand-Duke, on his advanced age and in frail state, will certainly feel it double that hard. Phew.... I wish a speedy recovery to the Grand-Duke!

 

[Somebody]

I wish him a quick and full recovery. At his age this kind of illness can be serious.

Yes indeed, let's hope for the best.

 

[JuliannaVictoria]

Wishing him a speedy recovery.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Oh dear...at almost 100 years old, any and every hospitalization is a cause for worry and concern....

 

[Elektra]

Here is the announcement from the Court concerning Grand Duke Jean

Communiqué du Maréchalat de la Cour - Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg - Avril 2019

He is under observation in hospital.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Oh dear, I hope GD Jean gets well soon. As others have said, a hospital visit at his age isn't a good sign.

 

[Somebody]

In which hospital would he be hospitalized? Is there one hospital that is typically used by the grand ducal family or does it depend on the medical condition?

 

[An Ard Ri]

Given the advanced age of the Grand Duke it must be a concern for the Ducal family and especially the condition.

 

[Prisma]

Grand Duke Jean's condition is improving. He remains under observation at the hospital.

Communiqué du Maréchalat de la Cour - Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg - Avril 2019

Luxarazzi: Health of Grand Duke Jean Is Improving

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Glad to hear he's improving. I wish Jean a speedy recovery.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

He's a tough old guy...he personally helped liberate Luxembourg from the Nazi's!

 

[Elektra]

Not very good news...

http://www.monarchie.lu/fr/actualites/evenements/2019/04/21042019-GDJean/index.html

The @CourGrandDucale has announced that the health of Grand Duke Jean has worsened since last night. The members of the Grand Ducal Family are at his side.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1119986822749274112

 

[JR76]

Not very good news...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1119986822749274112

The old chap has had a long life. If it's his time to go I hope he's comfortable.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

My thoughts are with him. What a sad Easter, with all what happened today.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Oh dear. That doesn't sound good. May God bless this dignified, elegant and brave man.

What a life.

 

[Blog Real]

What sad news. If it is time to go, let it be without suffering.

 

[Somebody]

Wishing both grand duke Jean and his family peace.