One of Europe’s youngest royals celebrates birthday with adorable photoshoot
Prince François celebrated his first birthday Wednesday
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One of Europe’s youngest royals has celebrated his first birthday on Wedesnday with an adorable photoshoot.
Luxembourg’s Prince François was pictured celebrating with his parents, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie, and his older brother Prince Charles.
On the official Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg Instagram page, the family recognised their son's birthday with a sweet message and a series of six pictures.
They posted: “Happy Birthday!” four times and then said: “S.A.R. Prince Francis celebrates his first birthday today. For this occasion, the couple is happy to present you new family photos.”
Prince Charles holds a bunch of balloons for his younger brother Prince François
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The little prince was born on March 27, 2023, at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg.
The prince was pictured smiling down at a baby blue cake being cut into by his father in one photo and playing with a wooden book on the floor with his brother in another.
He was christened as François Henri Louis Marie Guillaume on June 3, 2023.
François and his brother wore matching white jumpers with a khaki green trim on the neckline and sleeves.
The little prince was born on March 27, 2023
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The birthday boy gave a sweet smile to the camera and waved a small hand as his brother held a big bunch of multi-coloured balloons.
Fans took to social media to congratulate the prince on his first birthday and comment on the “beautiful family.”
One said: “Wishing the young prince all the best for his birthday,” and another said: “Lovely pictures of our Royal Family”.
The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy that’s run by the Grand Duke Henri.
Prince François smiles and waves to the camera
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The official website reads: “The Grand Duke is the Head of State, as defined by Article 33 of the Constitution.
“Both within and outside Luxembourg's borders, the Grand Duke is the representative of the country's identity. He symbolizes its independence, the unity of the territory and the permanence of the State.”
The Grand Duke and his wife, the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa have five children: Prince Guillaume, the Crown Prince, Prince Félix, Prince Louis, Princess Alexandra and Prince Sébastien.
Prince Guillaume is next in line to the throne followed by his eldest son, Prince Charles and then Prince François.
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The interactive website was set up by the Grand Ducal Court to help children understand their regal heritage in a more engaging and fun way.
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