Fernand Etgen, the president of the Chamber, said a few words about the former head of state ahead of the minute's silence. He said that MPs were mourning a man who had "established himself in our hearts over decades." He described Grand Duke Jean as a man who fulfilled his duty with warmth and absolute dignity. Etgen also reminded MPs that the Grand Duke had been one of those who had fought for Luxembourg's liberty.
Prime minister Xavier Bettel also highlighted that the Grand Ducal family could be certain that the Chamber of Deputies would be sharing their grief and would be thinking of the family. Bettel described the news as a difficult moment for everyone.
He continued to say that the former head of state was an "exceptional human" and had influenced the country's history in an exceptional way, as shown by the many reactions to his death. Bettel said that he could safely conclude that Grand Duke Jean was close to the citizens and incredibly important to them. He had stood out due to his humanity and skills as the sovereign of the country.
Once both Etgen and Bettel had concluded their speeches, MPs stood for a minute's silence.
