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The Prince of Luxembourg passes away at the age of 22! His father's late dedication: You have always been my superhero
2025-03-09 19:30:07 / BOTA
Prince Frederik, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, passed away on March 1 at the age of 22, defeated by a rare genetic disease.
The news of his death was announced by his father through an emotional announcement published on the website of the POLG foundation, which Frederick himself had founded to promote research and treatment of the disease.
Prince Robert, 56, described his son's final moments with deep sorrow, revealing that on February 28, Rare Disease Day, Frederick called his family to say goodbye.
“He had already told everything that was on his heart to his mother, who had not left him for the past 15 years,” Robert said. “Even in his last moments, his inexhaustible sense of humor and boundless kindness led him to tell us one last joke, to make us smile, ” he added.
In his announcement, Robert shared one of his son's most touching words shortly before he passed away. " He could barely speak in his last days, but with complete clarity, he asked me, 'Dad, are you proud of me?'" Robert responded without hesitation, confirming that Frederick had always been his "superhero . "
According to People, his father described him as a man full of positivity, determination and fairness, with excellent social skills and a sense of humor. "He was disciplined, organized and incredibly strong," he emphasized, revealing that Frederick was often called "the strongest man we've ever known."
Frederik was born with the rare genetic disease POLG Mitochondrial Disease, although the diagnosis was only discovered at the age of 14, when symptoms began to become more severe. The disease affects the function of mitochondria, depriving cells of the energy they need to survive, resulting in progressive failure of multiple organs.
Despite the challenges, the young prince faced the disease with positivity, while dedicating his life to raising awareness and funding research for the disease through the POLG Foundation. Roberts concluded his announcement with an appeal to the public to support the foundation's work, whether through donations or volunteering, keeping his son's legacy alive.
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