Tag: Facts about Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a tiny nation at the heart of Europe. Whilst not much about it is known, there are still amazing facts about Luxembourgian culture that are sure to impress you! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. It's the only Grand Duchy left standing We've all heard of the world's most famous monarchies, the British, the Spanish, the Saudis. But you probably didn't realise that Luxembourg too is a monarchy! Although, this monarchy is structured slightly differently to most other monarchies! Throughout the 19th century, many duchies, with dukes who wished to be kings, but never could, had their duchy elevated to the title of a Grand Duchy. These new Grand Duchies (rules over by the now new Grand Dukes) would be autonomous from other states, but w...