70th Anniversary of Grand Duchess Charlotte’s Return to Luxembourg

Today marks the 70th anniversary of Grand Duchess Charlotte’s return to Luxembourg after a five-year exile during World War Two. A commemoration was held at Clairefontaine Square in Luxembourg City.

Grand Duke Jean, the eldest son of Grand Duchess Charlotte, was present for the ceremony alongside his eldest son and the current reigning Grand Duke, Henri, and his wife Maria Teresa. Members of Luxembourg’s government, parliament and diplomatic corps were also present.

The commemoration included the laying of wreaths at the statue of the Grand Duchess, who was Luxembourg’s sovereign from 1919 to 1964, that was erected in the Square in 1990. Joseph Wagener, the final commander of the Grand Ducal Guard who assisted in Grand Duchess Charlotte’s return, spoke with Grand Duke Jean during the event, calling it a “great honour.”

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