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Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (Given names: Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie; born 11 November 1981) has been Heir Apparent to the crown of Luxembourg since his father's accession in 2000. He is also a descendant of the House of Nassau, founded in 1093, which has ruled Luxembourg since 1890.
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Guillaume was born in Luxembourg and is the eldest child of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and his wife Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. Guillaume has four younger siblings: Prince Félix, Prince Louis, Princess Alexandra and Prince Sébastien. His godparents are Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg. Guillaume himself is godparent to his youngest brother Prince Sébastien, his cousin, Prince Paul Louis of Nassau, Prince Emmanuel of Belgium, Princess Ariane of the Netherlands and his nephew, Prince Noah of Nassau.
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 higher education studies in the United Kingdom where he studied at the University of Durham and Brunel University, both in England, eventually graduating (from Brunel) with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Politics. He later studied letters and political science at the University of Angers in Angers, graduating with honors in 2009.[1]
Guillaume has been Heir Apparent to the crown of Luxembourg since his father's accession in 2000. If he succeeds to the grand ducal throne as expected, he will reign as the fifth of his name, Guillaume V (or William V when anglicized). His duties include Honorary Chairman, Board of Economic Development of Luxembourg and the Kraizberg Foundation, a charitable institution for the disabled.
Guillaume represented Luxembourg in the celebrations in honour of Queen Sonja of Norway's birthday in July 2007 and later on in September 2007, during the 40th birthday celebrations of the heir-apparent to the Dutch throne, Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange.
His only known relationship was with Norwegian Pia Haraldsen, the then stepdaughter of Karl Otto Haraldsen, a nephew of the Queen of Norway. They met at the 2001 wedding of the Crown Prince of Norway to Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby and began dating in 2002. The relationship ended after a year.
Guillaume is interested in music and sports; he plays piano and enjoys soccer, swimming and volleyball. He speaks Luxembourgish, French, German, Spanish and English. He regularly represents his parents in many foreign activities.
Guillaume is officially styled as HRH The Hereditary Grand Duke.
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15. María Teresa Falla y Bonet |
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Styles of Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
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| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Sir |
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Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Cadet branch of the House of
Bourbon-Parma
Born:
11 November 1981 |
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| Preceded by first in line |
Line of succession to the throne of Luxembourg | Succeeded by Prince Félix |
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