Prince Louis opens up about dyslexia

Prince Louis of Luxembourg has opened up about his experience with dyslexia.

The younger brother of Grand Duke Guillaume spoke about his struggle with the learning disability in a six-part podcast.

The Prince spoke on the French language podcast Dys: ma force (English Dyslexia: My Strength), which has been promoted by the foundation named after his parents, Foundation Henri – Maria Teresa. The foundation, in which Grand Duchess Maria Teresa serves as president, has promoted the podcast.

Prince Louis, 39, was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 10, and explained that he knew his brain worked differently from a young age.

“I realised very quickly that my brain didn’t work like other people’s, because I saw that I wasn’t able to do things that others found simple,” he said.

The Prince added that he and others with the disability have to work extra hard, especially with reading, writing and memorisation.

He said: “That’s the problem for all dyslexics: we are constantly confronted with our weaknesses and, in order to more or less reach the level of others, we end up not knowing what we are good at, because we have spent too much time trying to alleviate the negative symptoms of dyslexia.”

Prince Louis also requested that people accept one another, even if they are different and called for inclusion.

“Deep down, we know we’re not stupid. …. I don’t believe it’s necessary for everyone to understand everything about everyone. I want everyone to accept everyone,” he said.

The Luxembourg Times explained that around 4,500 young people have dyslexia in Luxembourg.

Prince Louis is the third child and son of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. His father abdicated the throne in October 2025, and his oldest brother, Guillaume, ascended the throne.

Louis was previously married to Tessy Antony de Nassau, with whom he had two sons, Prince Gabriel and Prince Noah.