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Charlotte became Grand Duchess in 1919 after her elder sister, Marie-Adélaïde, was forced to abdicate for her pro-German sentiments during World War I. Charlotte quickly indicated her own, very different feelings by reviewing U.S. troops with General Pershing at her side; ever since, she has been on the friendliest terms with the U.S..

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Charlotte (1896-1985)Grand duchess of Luxemburg. Name variations: Duchess of Nassau; Princess of Bourbon-Parma; Countess-Palatine of the Rhine; Countess of Sayn, Königstein, Katzenelnbogen, and Dietz; Burgravine of Hammerstein; Lady of Mahlberg, Wiesbaden, Idstein, Merenberg, Limburg, and Eppstein; Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. Source for information on Charlotte (1896-1985): Women in.

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July 9, 1985 12 AM PT Associated Press LUXEMBOURG — Grand Duchess Charlotte, who reigned for nearly 46 years in this tiny European nation, died today, the Grand Ducal palace announced. She was.

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Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte was a great lover of art and particularly enjoyed collecting modern art. In 2003, the exhibition 'From Manessier to Wim Delvoye' presented 108 works from the Grand Duchess' private collection at the National Museum of History and Art (MNHA - Musée national d'histoire et d'art) in Luxembourg..

Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg (18961985). She wears the famous Art Deco diadem with

LUXEMBOURG —. Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, a symbol of freedom for the people of one of Europe's smallest states through her World War II radio broadcasts to the nation from London.

'Léif Lëtzebuerger' Grand Duchess Charlotte's defiant WWII broadcasts

At Grand Duchess Charlotte's 90th birthday celebration in 1990, the statue was unveiled. The Grand Duchess is shown in the sculpture, which was created by Luxembourgish sculptor Lucien Wercollier, sitting and gazing out over Place Clairefontaine, one of the city's principal squares. The bronze statue is over four metres tall when the base is.

Visite officielle de la GrandeDuchesse Charlotte et de Pierre Werner aux ÉtatsUnis (Washington

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. 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.

[President John F. Kennedy and Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, Washington, D.C

Charlotte, (born Jan. 23, 1896, Château de Berg, Lux.—died July 9, 1985, Château de Fischbach), grand duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964. Her constitutional reign saw the evolution of Luxembourg into a modern social-democratic state.

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Exiled to the USA during the Nazi Germany occupation of Luxembourg, Grand Duchess Charlotte would almost single-handedly convince President Roosevelt to enter World War II before Pearl Harbor ever occurred.

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Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium (11 October 1927 - 10 January 2005) was the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg as the wife of Grand Duke Jean. She was the first child of King Leopold III of Belgium, and sister of the late King Baudouin and former King Albert II and aunt of King Philippe.

Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxemburg (18961985) and her husband and Prince Felix of Bourbon

The statue of Grand Duchess Charlotte on Clairefontaine Square in Luxembourg city centre was designed by the Parisian sculptor Jean Cardot. On 29th April 1990 , the 2.75-metre high bronze statue was officially inaugurated in the presence of the Grand Ducal family. Grand Duchess Charlotte (1896-1985),who was very popular with the Luxembourgers.

Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg (18961985). She wears the famous Art Deco diadem with

Charlotte (Charlotte Adelgonde Elisabeth Marie Wilhelmine; 23 January 1896 - 9 July 1985) was Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 14 January 1919 until her abdication on 12 November 1964.

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A beloved Grand Duchess Born on 23 January 1896 in ColmarBerg castle, Charlotte was one of six children born to the Grand Duke William and Grand Duchess MarieAnne de Bragance. As the second daughter in the family, she had a peaceful childhood, far from the usual concerns of an heir to the throne. However, after her elder sister Marie-Adélaïde.

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Prince Felix (public domain) Ten months after her accession to the throne, Charlotte married her cousin Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma. The couple were both grandchildren of Miguel I of Portugal. The marriage was successful, and the pair were blessed with six children; two sons and four daughters.

Royal Musings Grand Duchess Charlotte wins plebiscite

Prince Balthasar was born on 7 January at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in the centre of Luxembourg and tipped the scales at eight pounds. Daily Mail. Prince Felix and Princess.

Dinner in honor of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, 800PM JFK Library

Renovations Between 1980 and 1985, the bridge deck was resurfaced and in 1989 the bridge was repainted for the first time. Plexiglass safety barriers were erected in 1993.