Prince Felix of Luxembourg

Prince Felix of Luxembourg (Felix Leopold Marie Guillaume; born on 3 June 1984) is the second son Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.

He is currently second in the line of succession to the throne of Luxembourg.

Early Life

Felix was born 3 June 1984 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity in Luxembourg.

He has an older brother: Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume (1981); and three younger siblings: Prince Louis (1986), Princess Alexandra (1991) and Prince Sebastien (1992)

His godparents are Prince Jean of Luxembourg, his paternal uncle, and Catalina Mestre.

Education and Career

Felix attended Lorentzweiler for his primary schooling and the Notre Dame Sainte-Sophie of Luxembourg, then the "American School of Luxembourg" for secondary schooling.

In 1998 he joined the Swiss boarding school College Alpin International Beau Soleil in Switzerland. After completing high school with honours, he joined the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Britian; however due to a serious knee injury, he had to leave the program early.

Between 2003 to 2004, Felix took interest in different fields of study such as political science, psychology and communication, leading him to attend schools in England and Belgium. He has also completed courses at various companies in order to obtain additional professional experience.

In 2005, Felix joined the Marketing and Public Relations department of Grand Chelem Management SA, a Swiss company specializing in the organization of sporting and cultural events. He continues to work as an independent consultant for the company.

The prince takes particular interest in ethics in biotechnology. In June 2009, the Grand Ducal Court announced that in October 2009 Prince Felix would begin a bachelors degree in bioethics at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome.

In addition to Luxembourgish, Felix speaks fluent French, English and German. He has also studied Spanish and Italian.

Royal Life

Felix is regularly involved in the activities of the Grand Ducal Family. He has attended ceremonies and official events such National Day or the Feast of the Octave.

The prince was appointed Honorary President of the "Federation Luxembourg Basketball" in 2005.

Patronages

In 2003, he accepted the patronage of the sports association paratrooper "Cercle Para Luxembourg" (FAL)

Personal Life

On 13 December 2012, the grand ducal household confirmed Prince Felix's engagement to Claire Lademacher.

The civil wedding took place on 17 September 2013 in Konigstein Taunus, Germany, with a religious ceremony to follow on 21 September in the Basilica of Sainte Marie-Madeleine in Saint-Maximin Sainte Baume, France.

Children

The couple have one child:

-Princess Amalia Gabriela Maria Teresa, born 15 June 2014.

Interests

He regularly plays tennis, football, and volleyball, and has a particular interest in athletics, golf, and basketball. He is also a fan of snow sports and has practiced freestyle, slalom classic, giant slalom skiing and snowboarding.

Titles and Styles

3 June 1984-present: His Royal Highness Prince Felix of Luxembourg, Prince of Nassau, Prince of Bourbon-Parma

Honours

-Luxembourg: Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau (3 June 1984-received at birth; worn at 18)

-Luxembourg: Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau (3 June 2002-received at 18, as a son of one of the two heads of the House)

Religion: Roman Catholic

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House: Luxembourg-Nassau

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