Monday, May 15, 2023

Luxembourg Standard Envelopes (2016-Present)

This post covers the standard envelopes regularly used by the Luxembourg Royals. Any special envelope is covered in the blog post for the reply.  The years listed are based on when I received the envelope.

Dark Crown

2021-Present

The big reason for the change is the switch to a pre-printed postage box that is printed on the envelope. PC1005130 is the Luxembourg Palace's account number with Post Luxembourg. The "Service du Grand-Duc" (Service of the Grand Duke) is added to the normal Postage Paid box just for the Palace's use. 



The back of the envelope features a dark blue crown, the Grand-Ducal crown of Luxembourg. The crown is the same as the previous envelope used, except it is embossed and raised more than the previous one. This made the details less visible. 



Black Edge - Mourning

2023-Present

The envelope is used for Mourning. 




Light Blue Crown/Stamp 

?-2016-2022

The front of the envelope is originally blank. The palace usually used real stamps on the envelope. The words "Service du Grand-Duc" (Service of the Grand Duke) is stamped on.  The address was usually printed onto the envelope, but sometimes they would use an address sticker. 

Stamp

As the palace was transitioning to the new stationary, the palace started using a pre-paid postage sticker. 
Sticker Pre-Paid Postage

The back of the envelope features a light blue crown that is very so slightly embossed. The Crown is the Grand-Ducal crown of Luxembourg.