Tragic loss rocks royalty as European Prince unexpectedly dies at young age
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The Royal Family of Luxembourg mourns the untimely passing of one of their young Princes.
Prince Frederik's life was unexpectedly cut short at the age of 22.
His passing was announced by his family to the public, which left many people heartbroken.
Prince Frederik was the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau.
However, he succumbed to POLG Mitochondrial disease, a rare and relentless genetic disorder.
Early into his life, Prince Frederik co-founded the POLG Foundation, where he also served as its Creative Director.
The heartbreaking news was shared on the POLG Foundation website through a poignant letter penned by his parents.
The letter consisted of details about the Prince's health battle, which led to progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure.
It also detailed the Prince's final moments in Paris while surrounded by his loved ones.
'Our beloved son called us into his room to speak to him for one last time,' Prince Robert recalled in the letter.
Frederik's siblings, Prince Alexandre and Princess Charlotte, were in attendance.
His sister's husband, Mansour Shakarchi, his aunt Princess Charlotte, and his uncle, Marc Victor Cunningham, along with their children, were also with them.
'After gifting each of us with our farewells—some kind, some wise, some instructive—in true Frederik fashion, he left us collectively with a final long-standing family joke,' Prince Robert continued.
'Even in his last moments, his humour and his boundless compassion compelled him to leave us with one last laugh to cheer us all up.'
Born in March 2002 in Aix-en-Provence, France, Prince Frederik was diagnosed with the rare disease at 14 years old, when the progression of his disease became more acute.
The Prince's father explained the complexity of diagnosing POLG Mitochondrial disease, as it had various symptoms that affected numerous organs.
The POLG Mitochondrial disease is both difficult to diagnose and currently incurable and untreatable.
Despite the challenges he faced, Prince Frederik did not let his condition define him.
Instead, he channelled his experience into the mission of The POLG Foundation—a foundation dedicated to finding treatments and, ultimately, a cure for the disease.
Prince Frederik's passing was a stark reminder of the indiscriminate nature of genetic disorders and the impact it could have on anyone.
It also highlighted the importance of research and the ongoing quest for medical advancements that could change the fate of those diagnosed with rare conditions.
Prince Frederik's legacy will live on through the work of The POLG Foundation.
May he rest in peace.
Prince Frederik's life was unexpectedly cut short at the age of 22.
His passing was announced by his family to the public, which left many people heartbroken.
Prince Frederik was the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau.
However, he succumbed to POLG Mitochondrial disease, a rare and relentless genetic disorder.
Early into his life, Prince Frederik co-founded the POLG Foundation, where he also served as its Creative Director.
Prince Frederik with his pet dog, as posted on social media. Image Credit: Instagram/The POLG Foundation
The heartbreaking news was shared on the POLG Foundation website through a poignant letter penned by his parents.
The letter consisted of details about the Prince's health battle, which led to progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure.
It also detailed the Prince's final moments in Paris while surrounded by his loved ones.
'Our beloved son called us into his room to speak to him for one last time,' Prince Robert recalled in the letter.
Frederik's siblings, Prince Alexandre and Princess Charlotte, were in attendance.
His sister's husband, Mansour Shakarchi, his aunt Princess Charlotte, and his uncle, Marc Victor Cunningham, along with their children, were also with them.
'After gifting each of us with our farewells—some kind, some wise, some instructive—in true Frederik fashion, he left us collectively with a final long-standing family joke,' Prince Robert continued.
'Even in his last moments, his humour and his boundless compassion compelled him to leave us with one last laugh to cheer us all up.'
Born in March 2002 in Aix-en-Provence, France, Prince Frederik was diagnosed with the rare disease at 14 years old, when the progression of his disease became more acute.
The Prince's father explained the complexity of diagnosing POLG Mitochondrial disease, as it had various symptoms that affected numerous organs.
The POLG Mitochondrial disease is both difficult to diagnose and currently incurable and untreatable.
Despite the challenges he faced, Prince Frederik did not let his condition define him.
Instead, he channelled his experience into the mission of The POLG Foundation—a foundation dedicated to finding treatments and, ultimately, a cure for the disease.
Prince Frederik's passing was a stark reminder of the indiscriminate nature of genetic disorders and the impact it could have on anyone.
It also highlighted the importance of research and the ongoing quest for medical advancements that could change the fate of those diagnosed with rare conditions.
May he rest in peace.
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