Royal tragedy as Luxembourg’s Prince Frederick dies aged 22
- Luxembourg's Prince Frederik died at 22 from PolG mitochondrial disease, as announced by his father, Prince Robert, on March 1 in Paris.
- Frederik was diagnosed with PolG at 14, a condition causing muscle weakness and other severe symptoms, leading to his early passing.
- Prince Robert described Frederik as the family's "superhero" and expressed gratitude for the support during their grief.
- Grand Duke Henri honored Frederik, stating he always inspired and uplifted others even in his final moments.
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'Difficult to diagnose, it affects multiple organs and leaves no way out': what is Polg, the rare genetic disorder that killed Prince Frederick of Luxembourg
The young Prince Frederick of Luxembourg left on March 1 at 22 years old, just eight years after the diagnosis of the rare genetic disorder he suffered from. This was announced by a long letter published in the last few hours by his father, Roberto di Lussemburgo, who fondly remembers him as a superhero, who never lacked a smile and a sense of humor despite the tragic conditions. “It is with a very heavy heart that my wife and I want to inform y…
Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik passed away at the age of 22
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Grand Duke Henri’s cousin Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, has passed away at the young age of 22 in Paris, France. Who announced the passing of Prince Frederik? According to PEOPLE, Prince Frederik passed away on March 1, 2025. The news was announced by the prince’s father through the website of the POLG Foundation. The POLG Foundation was founded by Frederik himself. H…
Royal Prince Passes Away At Just 22
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, has died at the age of 22. The young royal passed away on March 1 in Paris, France, after a courageous battle with POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder. His father, Prince Robert, who is a first cousin of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, announced the heartbreaking news on the website of the POLG Foundation, the nonprofit or…
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at 22 after years of struggling with the rare mitochondrial disease PolG, according to a statement issued by his parents, Prince Robert and Princess Julie, on Monday.
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