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begin on the afternoon of June 22nd. A torchlight parade takes place at dusk on the evening of June 22nd, and dancing and festivities continue late until the night. June 23rd is a public holiday and processions with the
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were born in January, it was feared that their actual birthdays, therefore the nation's holiday, would be marred by poor weather. Thus, on 23 December 1961, the date was fixed on 23 June by
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monarchs celebrated their official birthdays on their actual birthdays. In 1947, the day was declared the 'national holiday'. As both the then-reigning
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The monarch's birthday has not always been celebrated on 23 June. Under
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23 June
Monarchy of Luxembourg
Luxembourgish
French
Luxembourgish
French
German
national holiday
Luxembourg
monarch of Luxembourg
William I
William II
William III
orders of succession
Dutch
Nassau-Weilburg
Charlotte
heir apparent
regent
Jean
Grand Ducal decree
National Day
Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg
King's Official Birthday
Commonwealth realms
Koningsdag
Netherlands
FĂȘte nationale au Luxembourg 2009

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