2.Who Is Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg?
His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri is the eldest son of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte. He became the Head of State in October 2000, but before his accession to the throne, he trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Great Britain and studied political science at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Switzerland. He was also an “ex officio” member of the Council of State from 1980 until 1998, and he served as Honorary Chairman of the Economic Development Committee.
Now, as the Head of State, his duties include enacting laws, commanding the armed forces and representing Luxembourg in foreign affairs. The site reads, “Being in touch with and understanding the current issues affecting the people living in Luxembourg shapes the daily life of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess.”
Believe it or not, the Grand Duke has ties to the British royal family. He and Queen Elizabeth II were third cousins once removed, thanks to a shared descendant from Christian IX of Denmark.