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Today, June 23, is Luxembourg's National Day, also called Grand Duke's Official Birthday,
which was established in 1961. The holiday celebrates the birthday of His Royal Highness
Henri, the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg. His Royal Highness is an Honorary Trustee
of the Mentor Foundation, which strives to prevent substance abuse and promote well-being.
In addition, the Grand Duke's commitment to safeguarding the right to life was honored
in 2009 with the Cardinal Văn Thuận Prize. Situated between France and Germany, a historical
part of the natiion's picturesque capital city, Luxembourg, is a United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site. We respectfully wish Your Royal
Highness Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, a joyful and blessed birthday. May the gentle
people of Luxembourg have a splendid National Day�