Prince Charles of Luxembourg (1927–1977) facts for kids
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| Born | 7 August 1927 Berg Castle, Luxembourg |
| Died | 26 July 1977 (aged 49) Pistoia, Italy |
| Burial | Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg |
| Spouse | Joan Douglas Dillon (m. 1967) |
| Issue | Princess Charlotte Prince Robert |
| House | Nassau-Weilburg (official) Bourbon-Parma (agnatic) |
| Father | Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma |
| Mother | Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg |
| Religion | Catholicism |
Prince Charles of Luxembourg (born Charles Frédéric Louis Guillaume Marie; August 7, 1927 – July 26, 1977) was a prince from Luxembourg. He was the younger son of Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma.
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Early Life and Education
Prince Charles grew up in Luxembourg. However, when World War II started and Germany invaded in May 1940, his family had to leave the country for safety. They traveled to Portugal, then to the United States, and finally settled in Canada.
While in Canada, Prince Charles finished his high school studies. After the war ended, he continued his education in Louvain, Belgium. He also attended the Royal Military Academy in Aldershot, England, which is a famous military school.
Career and Family Estate
After finishing his studies, Prince Charles returned to Luxembourg. He worked on important national issues, helping with the country's economy and social well-being.
He also inherited a large property in Italy called Villa Pianore. This estate had been owned by his father's family, the Bourbon-Parmas, for a long time.
Marriage and Children
Prince Charles married Joan Dillon on March 1, 1967, in England. Joan was the daughter of C. Douglas Dillon, who was a U.S. Treasury Secretary.
At the time, it was unusual for a prince from Luxembourg's royal family to marry someone who wasn't also royalty. So, Prince Charles's brother, Grand Duke Jean, issued a special rule to allow their marriage to be officially recognized as part of the royal family's line.
Prince Charles's Descendants
Prince Charles and Joan Dillon had two children. Both of their children are also princes and princesses of Luxembourg:
- Princess Charlotte Phyllis Marie of Luxembourg (born September 15, 1967, in New York City). She married Marc-Victor Cunningham in 1993. They have three children:
- Charles Douglas Donnall Marie Cunningham (born August 8, 1996)
- Louis Robert Dominic Marie Cunningham (born March 10, 1998). He is known as an actor, Louis Cunningham.
- Donnall Philippe Cunningham (born 2002)
- Prince Robert Louis François Marie of Luxembourg (born August 14, 1968, at Fischbach Castle). He works as an administrator for a French winery estate called Chateau Haut-Brion. Prince Robert married Julie Elizabeth Houston Ongaro in 1994 in Boston.
When their children were first born, they were called "Count" or "Countess of Nassau." However, in 2004, Grand Duke Henri changed their titles. Now, Julie and her children are known as "Prince" or "Princess of Nassau" with the title "Royal Highness."
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- Princess Charlotte Katherine Justine Marie of Nassau (born March 20, 1995, in Boston)
- Prince Alexandre Théodore Charles Marie of Nassau (born April 18, 1997, in Aix-en-Provence)
- Prince Frederik Henri Douglas Marie of Nassau (born March 18, 2002, in Aix-en-Provence)
Death
Prince Charles passed away from a heart attack in 1977.
