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Old 06-06-2003, 01:49 PM
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Statistics of Princess Margaretha

Born on 15 May 1957 at Betzdorf Castle, twin sister of Prince Jean, Princess Margaretha studied at the European School in Luxembourg, as well as in Belgium, the United Kingdom and the United States.

She married His Serene Highness Prince Nicolas of Liechtenstein on 20 March 1982. Three children were born out of this marriage:

Princess Maria-Annunciata (b. 12 May 1985)
Princess Marie-Astrid (b. 26 June 1987)
Prince Joseph-Emmanuel (b. 7 May 1989)

Prince Nicolas is the middle brother of the reigning Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein.

Statistics of Prince Jean

Born on 15 May 1957 at Betzdorf Castle, twin brother of Princess Margaretha, Prince Jean studied in Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, where he obtained his baccalaureate.

He then attended language courses in the United Kingdom. In 1977, he obtained his officer's commission after a period of study at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst. In 1979, he was appointed captain in the Luxembourg Army.

Prince Jean completed his higher education at the Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) in Fontainebleau, France. Today he works in the financial services industry.

Following the declaration of 26 September 1986, he renounced his rights of succession to the throne. He married Hélène Vestur on 27 May 1987. Four children were born out of this marriage:

Princess Marie-Gabrielle Nassau (b. 8 December 1986)
Prince Constantin Nassau (b. 22 July 1988)
Prince Wenceslas Nassau (b. 17 November 1990)
Prince Carl-Johan Nassau (b. 15 August 1992)
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Old 06-06-2003, 01:51 PM
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Prince Jean and Princess Margaretha
Date of Issue: December 3, 1962

The twins Prince Jean and Princess Margaretha were born on May 15, 1957 in Betzdorf castle. They are the third and fourth children of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte.

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Does anyone know of any recent pics of Henri's brother Jean & his family?
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Old 08-28-2004, 09:56 PM
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He gave up his rights to the throne, so we don't know alot about him. He and his twin sister have a thread here.
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why did he give up the rights to the thrown?????????????????????????????????
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Old 09-16-2004, 11:07 PM
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He and his wife had had a child out of wedlock.
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Old 09-16-2004, 11:45 PM
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ohhhh naughty hehe very naughty.. the royal family are close to the pope and very holy and pure arent they :) i would love to meet the pope :)
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But if it had happened tody, I doubt he would have to give up his rights to the throne.
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Old 11-09-2004, 11:40 AM
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can someone post some facts about him and his family
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Prince Jean

Born on 15 May 1957 at Betzdorf Castle, twin brother of Princess Margaretha, Prince Jean studied in Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, where he obtained his baccalaureate.

He then attended language courses in the United Kingdom. In 1977, he obtained his officer's commission after a period of study at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst. In 1979, he was appointed captain in the Luxembourg Army.

Prince Jean completed his higher education at the Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) in Fontainebleau, France. Today he works in the financial services industry.

Following the declaration of 26 September 1986, he renounced his rights of succession to the throne. He married Hélène Vestur on 27 May 1987. Four children were born out of this marriage:
  • Princess Marie-Gabrielle Nassau (b. 8 December 1986)
  • Prince Constantin Nassau (b. 22 July 1988)
  • Prince Wenceslas Nassau (b. 17 November 1990)
  • Prince Carl-Johan Nassau (b. 15 August 1992)
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Old 11-09-2004, 11:59 AM
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Was he very sad about this decision. Was he the first born? But I am glad that he did the honest thing and married his lady. Cudos to him
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so his children are princes and princess what about his wife is he princess and is he still a prince
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Prince Jean of Luxembourg (*1957)

Picture 1:Prince Jean with his fiance Helene Vestur (*1958)

After they got an illegitimate child in 1986 Jean rennounced his succession rights in 1987 and became Jean Nassau.

Picture 2: Wedding of Jean and Helene Nassau in 1987

Picture 3: Jean and Helene with their 4 children: Marie Gabrielle (*1986), Constantin (*1988), Wenceslas (*1990) and Carl-Johann (*1992)
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Old 11-11-2004, 12:39 AM
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Wow! His glasses are really geeky!
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Hahaha....i thought so to! I don't think that he and Henri look related...maybe it's the glasses!! Who knows?
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the children of Prince Jean aren't princess/princes. They are Counts/Countess de Nassau as is his wife.
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Old 11-11-2004, 04:23 AM
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Prince Jean of Luxembourg (*1957)

Picture 1:Prince Jean with his fiance Helene Vestur (*1958)

After they got an illegitimate child in 1986 Jean rennounced his succession rights in 1987 and became Jean Nassau.

Picture 2: Wedding of Jean and Helene Nassau in 1987

Picture 3: Jean and Helene with their 4 children: Marie Gabrielle (*1986), Constantin (*1988), Wenceslas (*1990) and Carl-Johann (*1992)
I'm sorry that the images cannot be saved!

But on this link you should see the images:
http://members.fortunecity.com/verenad/JeanNassau.html
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Old 11-11-2004, 07:19 AM
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that's so sweet, he had his priorities in order and married his lady ^___^
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Hahaha....i thought so to! I don't think that he and Henri look related...maybe it's the glasses!! Who knows?
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