PolG, Luxembourg and Prince Robert

What is PolG? The rare genetic disease that ended a young prince's life
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died from a genetic disease called PolG, but experts hope his passing could bring more awareness to the rare condition that impacted his life. Prince Frederik, 22, died from a mitochondrial disease known as PolG,
POLG diseases: Rare genetic conditions that starve cells of energy and afflicted the late Prince of Luxembourg
POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.
What is POLG? Everything we know about the genetic disease from which Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died
The son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, Prince Frederik, has died in Paris the age of 22 due to a rare genetic disorder – POLG Mitochondrial disease. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg ‘couldn’t get up by himself’ before death at 22, says director: ‘Really painful to watch’
Commissioned by Frederik’s mother, Princess Julia of Nassau, to helm an educational short film about the disease with Frederik at its center, director Mei Fa Tan said she was left “inspired” by the prince but also found it “painful to watch” him struggle with his health.
Prince Frederik Death: What Is POLG Mitochondrial Disease?
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at the age of 22 due to a rare mitochondrial condition called POLG disease— Newsweek has rounded up what you need to know about the illness. The European royal died in Paris on March 1, one day after "rare disease day," according to his father Prince Robert of Luxembourg's public announcement.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg Speaks About Rare Genetic Condition in Resurfaced Video After Death at 22
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, who died at 22, spoke about the rare genetic disorder he navigated in a video released by The PolG Foundation he founded.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
The prince had PolG disease, a genetic mitochondrial disorder that prevents the body's cells from producing adequate energy.
What is the POLG Mitochondrial Disease That Prince Frederick of Luxembourg Died of At 22?
Prince Frederik, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, has died at 22. Frederik was suffering from a rare genetic condition known as POLG mitochondrial disease,
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg’s heroic final act revealed before death at 22
The beloved royal died on March 1 from POLG Mitochondrial disease — a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately one in 5,000 people.
Director Who Worked With Prince Frederik Says it Was ‘Painful’ to Watch Him Struggle Before His Death
Filmmaker Mei Fa Tan reflected on her experience working with Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik before his death at the age of 22.
European Royal Dies From Rare Genetic Disorder
A young member of the Luxembourg royal family has passed away from a rare genetic disorder affecting his mitochondria.