Tag: Grand Duchy
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Vianden Castle
Luxembourg (August 1999) A twisted route led through hills and valleys in northern Luxembourg, the last Grand Duchy. We drove through Clervaux and Vianden, and thick stands of forest. It was a fun drive with plenty of scenery. We shared the road with mobs of motorcyclists and bicyclists that were also out to enjoy the…
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The Last Grand Duchy
Luxembourg remains the sole Grand Duchy on the planet. So what exactly is a Grand Duchy? It is a political division led by a Grand Duke or Duchess. This royal position ranks higher than a Duke but lower than a King. A Duke generally controls a province directly below the King. Nonetheless, once in awhile…