Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg
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| Born | November 11, 1981 (age 25) Luxembourg |
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| Title | Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Prince of Nassau, Prince of Parma |
| Parents | Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg |
Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie) born November 11, 1981, is the eldest child of Grand Duke Henri and his wife Maria Teresa Mestre. A descendant of the House of Nassau, founded in 1093, which has ruled Luxembourg since 1890, Guillaume has been Heir Apparent to the throne of Luxembourg since his father's accession in 2000. He is styled HRH The Hereditary Grand Duke, and is a Prince of Nassau and Parma. His godparents are Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg.
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. He began his higer education studies in the United Kingdom where he studied at the University of Durham and Brunel University, both in England, eventually graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Politics, and is now continuing his studies in Switzerland.
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Guillaume's duties include Honorary Chairman, Board of Economic Development of Luxembourg and the Kraizberg Foundation, a charitable institution for the disabled.
His only known relationship was with Norwegian Pia Haraldsen (between 2002 and 2003), adopted daughter of the nephew of Queen Sonja of Norway (born Haraldsen). They met at the 2001 wedding of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to Mette Marit Hoiby. The relation ended after a year, and the reason could be because of the difference in personalities.
Guillaume is interested in music and sports; he plays piano and enjoys soccer, swimming and volleyball. He speaks Luxemburgish, French, German and English. He regularly represents his parents in many foreign activities.
Guillaume has four younger siblings: Félix, Louis, Alexandra and Sébastien. See also: Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg
| Styles of Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Sir |
| House of Nassau Born: 11 November 1981; Died: |
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| Preceded by: first in line |
Line of succession to the Luxembourgian Throne | Succeeded by: Prince Félix |
