It was during this time, in 2005, that he was made a member of the Council of State. In 2017, the Hereditary Grand Duke joined the board of directors of the World Scout Foundation to support the development of scouting around the world. [4], Guillaume and Stéphanie have a son, named Prince Charles, born on 10 May 2020 at Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg. In 1999, he participated in a charitable mission to Aguascalientes to provide the educational and social assistance to young people in one of the most deprived areas in Mexico. They married in a civil ceremony on 19 October 2012 in Luxembourg and a religious ceremony the following day at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. He began his higher education studies in the United Kingdom where he studied at the University of Durham and Brunel University, both in England. She also holds a master's degree from Northeastern University. On 6 December 2019 it was announced that the Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess are expecting their first child, due in May. His godparents are Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume arrived with his mother, Grand Duchess Maria Theresa. He has been honorary chairman of the Board of Economic Development of Luxembourg since 2001. [5], Guillaume is interested in music and sports; he plays the piano and enjoys football, swimming and volleyball. After having chaired for more than 10 years (2000–2011) in Kräizbierg Foundation, which works for people with disabilities; the Hereditary Grand Duke accepted the title of honorary president in March 2011. Besides undertaking official and economic visits on behalf of his father across the globe, Guillaume attends plenary sessions as well as various committees. Prince Guillaume was born in 11 November 1981 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg City and is the eldest child of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and his wife Grand … Guillaume has been heir apparent to the crown of Luxembourg since his father's accession in 2000. If he succeeds to the grand … After having chaired for more than 10 years (2000–2011) in Kräizbierg Foundation, which works for people with disabilities; the Hereditary Grand Duke accepted the title of honorary president in March 2011. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg shared a message of thanks and new photos of the family, for the messages, gifts and generous donations made in connection with the birth of Prince Charles. She is a political scientist and historian after graduating with a degree in the topics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in December 2014. On June 22, 2019, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg visited Esch-sur-Alzette, before Luxembourg National Day 2019 celebrations. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg spoke to the media at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg following the birth of his son, Sunday, May 10, 2020. Guillaume speaks his native Luxembourgish, French, German, English, and Spanish (his Cuban mother’s native tongue). Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie; born 11 November 1981) has been heir apparent to the crown of Luxembourg since his father's accession in 2000. Guillaume's education includes Lycée Robert-Schumann in Luxembourg; Beau Soleil and Institut Le Rosey boarding schools in Switzerland; and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Camberley, England. The Hereditary Grand Duke’s patronages include Special Olympics Luxembourg, the “Federation of Luxembourg Cycling Sport”, and the Chamber Orchestra of Luxembourg, among others. In 2017, the Hereditary Grand Duke joined the board of directors of the World Scout Foundation to support the development of scouting around the world. The Hereditary Grand Duke has spent considerable time studying in preparation for his future role as Grand Duke of Luxembourg. [1], His style and title in full is: His Royal Highness Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Hereditary Prince of Nassau, Prince of Bourbon-Parma. [2], In 1999, he participated in a charitable mission in Aguascalientes to provide the educational and social assistance to young people in one of the most deprived areas in Mexico. She enjoys reading and researching all things regarding the royals of the world. Born on 11 November 1981 in Luxembourg City’s Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie is the first child of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Maria Te… She became Europe Editor in October 2016, and then Deputy Editor in January 2019, and has been featured on several podcasts, radio shows, news broadcasts and websites. [2] He is also a member of the Council of State since June 24, 2005. And now, adorable photo have been released of the moment Guillaume’s parents, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg met their grandchild for the first time over a video call. Prince Guillaume was born in 11 November 1981 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg City and is the eldest child of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and his wife Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. 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