POLG, Luxembourg and Prince Frederik

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.
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 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’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.
A Young Prince of Luxembourg Dies of a Rare Genetic Disease
Prince Frederik, 22, was a founder and the creative director of a foundation that raised awareness of POLG disorder.
Prince Frederik, son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg, dies of rare POLG disease at 22
Prince Frederik, the son of Europe's Prince Robert of Luxembourg, has died from a rare genetic disease, his family announced.
Director opens up on ‘painful’ experience of working with Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik before his death
Director Mei Fa Tan spoke out about her experience working with the son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, Prince Frederik, after he died last week at the age of 22.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.
Luxembourg's Prince Frederik Dies at 22 from Rare Genetic Condition: 'He Is My Superhero,' Says Dad Prince Robert
Prince Frederik, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, died at age 22 on March 1 from the rare genetic condition POLG Mitochondrial disease.
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 ...
The Luxembourg Royal Family announces tragic passing of 22-year-old Prince Frederik
The Luxembourg Royal Family has announced the tragic passing of Prince Frederik, who was only 22 years old. Frederik's father ...