by Scott Mehl © Unofficial Royalty 2014
Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg: Credit – © Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue
Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg
Prince Sébastien Henri Marie Guillaume of Luxembourg is the youngest son of Grand Duke Henri and Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista-Falla. He was born on April 16, 1992, at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Sébastien was christened on May 28, 1992, at Fischbach Castle in Luxembourg. His godparents were:
- Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, his eldest brother
- Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, his father’s maternal first cousin
Prince Sébastien has four older siblings:
- Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (born 1981), married Stéphanie de Lannoy, had two sons
- Prince Félix of Luxembourg (born 1984), married Claire Lademacher, had one daughter and two sons
- Prince Louis of Luxembourg (born 1986), married Tessy Antony, had two sons, divorced
- Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg (born 1991), married Nicolas Bagory
Following nursery school in Angelsberg, near the family home at Fischbach Castle, Sébastien began his schooling at St. George’s International School in Luxembourg. He then studied at Summer Fields School and Ampleforth College, both in the United Kingdom, before graduating from the International School of Luxembourg, in Luxembourg City, in 2011. He then studied marketing and communications at Franciscan College of Steubenville, in the US, graduating in May 2015. He is fluent in Luxembourgish, French, English, and German and has some knowledge of Spanish.
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father, uncle, two brothers, and several cousins, Sébastien attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom and graduated on August 12, 2017. He was then sworn in as an officer in the Luxembourg army. Prince Sébastien has commanded a platoon of the Irish Guards, a regiment of the British army in which his grandfather, Grand Duke Jean served during World War II.
Prince Sebastian during the Sovereign’s Parade with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom; Credit – Grand Ducal Court / Lola Velasco
Prince Sébastien often participates in official events and functions in Luxembourg, such as National Day, held in June each year. He also serves as patron of the Luxembourg Federation of Swimming and Lifesaving. Prince Sébastien enjoys climbing, skiing, swimming, and especially rugby. After participating in rugby at the club level for several years, he was selected for the Luxembourg U18 rugby national team, as well as for his university team.
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