This is one of those bittersweet moments where you don’t know whether to cry, smile, or do both at the same time like an emotional rollercoaster gone rogue.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, has sadly left us at the young age of 22. But he didn’t go without leaving one last mark on the world, and in true Frederik fashion, that mark included a joke.
The Goodbye That Only a True Legend Could Pull Off
Frederik, battling the rare POLG Mitochondrial disease, made sure his departure wasn’t just another somber moment. Nope. Instead, he pulled his family together for one final, unforgettable conversation. He called them in like a director wrapping up a movie—his brother Alexander, his sister Charlotte, his dad, his cousins Charly, Louis, and Donall, his brother-in-law Mansour, his Aunt Charlotte, and Uncle Mark. And of course, his superhero mom, who had been by his side for 15 years straight.
One by one, he delivered parting words—some wise, some loving, and some, let’s be real, probably a little too real. But in classic Frederik style, he couldn’t exit the stage without dropping one last family joke before signing off. Yes, this young prince literally mic-dropped his way into the afterlife.
“Papa, Are You Proud of Me?”
Before his final bow, Frederik, barely able to speak for days, hit his dad with a question so powerful it could melt the coldest of hearts: “Papa, are you proud of me?” Now, if that doesn’t make you reach for the tissues, I don’t know what will. His dad, obviously, had already told him a million times, but Frederik just needed to hear it one last time before giving life the royal wave goodbye.
A Fighter With A Mission
Frederik wasn’t just a prince in title—he was a warrior. Diagnosed with POLG Mitochondrial disease at 14, he turned his battle into a mission. He founded the POLG Foundation to help find treatments for this rare disorder, which is basically the energy thief of the human body, shutting down organs one by one. But did Frederik let that stop him? Absolutely not.
This young royal spent his life making sure others would have a fighting chance. And even in his toughest moments, he never lost his humor, kindness, or determination.
The Final Curtain Call
Prince Frederik may have left the stage, but his legacy is standing ovation-worthy. He faced the unimaginable with grace, fought for others, and even in his last breath, reminded everyone to find joy in life—no matter how tough it gets.
To Frederik’s family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched, we’re sending all the love and strength in the world. And to Frederik, wherever you are, we’re sure you’ve already cracked a joke that has the angels rolling on the floor. Rest easy, legend.
