Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Charlotte (Charlotte Adelgonde Élise/Elisabeth Marie Wilhelmine; 23 January 1896 – 9 July 1985) was the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 until her abdication in 1964.
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 The Grand Duchess in 1942 | |||||
| Grand Duchess of Luxembourg | |||||
| 14 January 1919 – 12 November 1964 | |||||
| Predecessor | Marie-Adélaïde | ||||
| Successor | Jean | ||||
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| Born | 23 January 1896 Berg Castle, Luxembourg | ||||
| Died | 9 July 1985 (aged 89) Fischbach Castle, Fischbach, Luxembourg | ||||
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| Spouse | Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma | ||||
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| House | Nassau-Weilburg | ||||
| Father | William IV, Grand Duke of Luxembourg | ||||
| Mother | Infanta Marie Anne of Portugal | ||||
| Religion | Catholicism | ||||
She became grand duchess on 14 January 1919 following the abdication of her sister, Marie-Adélaïde, due to political pressure.
She married Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma on 6 November 1919. They had six children. Following the 1940 German invasion of Luxembourg during World War II, Charlotte went into exile: first in France, then Portugal, Great Britain, and North America. While in Britain, she made broadcasts to the people of Luxembourg. She returned to Luxembourg in April 1945.
She abdicated in 1964, and was replaced by her son Jean.
Charlotte, Grand Duchess Of Luxembourg Media
Charlotte of Luxembourg and Prince Felix before her abdication, 11 November 1964
The old Berg Castle (demolished 1906), Mersch, central Luxembourg, ducal residence where Charlotte was born
Fischbach Castle, Mersch, Charlotte's residence, and where she died
Statue of Grand-Duchess Charlotte in Clairefontaine square, side view
