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Princess Alix of Luxembourg

Berg Castle, 24 Aug 1929 – Château de Belœil, 11 Feb 2019

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Facts and their sources

A life in time

  1. 24 Aug 1929

    Born in Berg Castle

  2. 1951–1964

    7 children are born

  3. 11 Feb 2019

    Dies in Château de Belœil, aged 89

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 7

During her lifetime

She lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Berg Castle.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1920s · Princess is born in Berg Castle

What people wore

Pride in household linens and curtains

Luxembourgish housewives took immense pride in their household linens, often comparing the ornate lace curtains in their windows to delicate personal undergarments.

Getting around

The rural Charly railway connection

The narrow-gauge railway known as Charly, which linked Luxembourg City to Echternach over 46 km, was a vital part of the country's extensive rail network that saw many rural areas connected by train.

What it cost

Price of bread in 1922

In August 1922, the price of a 5-pound loaf of bread was 2.25 francs in Luxembourg City, while it cost 2.10 francs in surrounding areas like Esch-sur-Alzette.

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.Around the world · 1918–1920

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.

Otis Historical Archives, National Museum of Health and Medicine · public domain

Music

Street musicians collected donations during fairs

Musicians paraded through streets playing the Hämmelsmarsch, a traditional song, to invite people to fairs and collect financial donations from the public.

Daily life

Lack of basic home amenities

Around 1900, many simple homes in Luxembourg lacked basic amenities like running water, gas, electricity, and indoor toilets. People often relied on outdoor latrines characterized by a simple heart-shaped cutout in the door.

Work

Struggles with Living Costs

Rising living costs were a major struggle, as seen when residential rents increased from 19 to 22 francs between 1918 and 1919, making it impossible for some families to pay. Conciliation offices were created to manage the resulting disputes between landlords and tenants.