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And baby makes five! Prince Félix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg have welcomed their third child. The royal baby’s arrival and name, Prince Balthasar Felix Karl, was announced on Monday.
“It is with great joy that we announce the birth of our son. The prince was born on 7th January 2024 at the Maternité Grande-Duchesse Charlotte,” Félix and Claire said in a statement shared by the Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg.
“The newborn Prince will be named Balthasar Felix Karl. He weighs 3,220 kg and measures 50 cm. Prince Balthasar and Princess Claire are in perfect health,” the statement continued.
Balthasar joins big sister Princess Amalia, 9, and big brother Prince Liam, 7. Claire and Félix, who have been married since 2013, became parents in 2014 with the birth of their daughter Amalia. Their second child, Prince Liam, was born in 2016.
It was announced last July that the royal family was growing. “Their Royal Highnesses The Grand Duke and The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg are very pleased to announce that Prince Félix and Princess Claire are expecting Their third child,” the Grand Ducal Court said at the time. “Both families join in their children’s joy.”
Prince Balthasar won’t be the youngest member of Luxembourg’s royal family for long. Prince Félix’s younger sister Princess Alexandra is expecting her first child with her husband Nicolas Bagory . The royal baby is due in the spring.