Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died, his family announced in a heartbreaking statement in March 2025. The late son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau was living with a rare genetic disorder up until his untimely death, and his parents spoke out about it in a tribute to their son that was posted on the POLG Foundation‘s website.
“It is with a very heavy heart that my wife and I would like to inform you of the passing of our son, The POLG Foundation Founder and Creative Director, Frederik,” Prince Robert’s statement read.
Below, learn more about the late, young Prince Frederik and the disease he was living with.
A beautiful remembrance. Young Royal dies aged 22 after battling rare illness https://t.co/MqMaXf1Ibp
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Prince Frederik was the son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau.
Frederik was just 22 years old when he died in March 2025.
Prince Frederik died from a mitochondrial disorder called PolG disease. In Prince Robert of Luxembourg’s statement, he detailed his late son’s final moments.
