His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Christoph of Austria and Miss Adélaïde Drapé-Frisch: The Civil Marriage. (VIDEOS)

486px-Imperial_Coat_of_Arms_of_the_Empire_of_Austria_(1815).svgOn December 28, 2012, in Nancy, France, His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Christoph of Austria and Miss Adélaïde Drapé-Frisch were married (civil) at the city hall.  The ceremony was officiated by the Mayor of Nancy, Mr. André Rossinot.

According to the newspaper, LEst Republicain, prior to the civil ceremony the couple visited the Chapelle Ducale des Cordeliers where Miss Drapé-Frisch presented a:

“…bouquet of roses in the crypt of the deceased members of the Lorraine family.  It is a tradition. When a descendant of the Dukes of Lorraine in Nancy are married, the bride presents a bouquet in the crypt of the Chapelle Ducale des Cordeliers.  Then a prayer is said…”

Tomorrow, the couple will have their religious ceremony at the Basilique Saint-Epvre.  For more information about today’s event and more please visit the site Luxarazzi Luxembourg here (information should be posted soon.)   🙂

 

 

VIDEO 1 

(begins at the 2:44 mark; Thanks to Luxarazzi for the link!)

 

VIDEO 2  

Please click hereherehere and here to view photos.

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Spend Boxing Day at Sandringham. Plus, Other News.

656px-combined_coat_of_arms_of_william_and_catherine_the_duke_and_duchess_of_cambridge-svgAfter celebrating Christmas in Berkshire with members of the Middleton family Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent Boxing Day with members of the British royal family at Sandringham in Norfolk.  Please click here to read an article from the Telegraph newspaper.

And, finally, the BBC is reporting that the two DJs who made the infamous prank call to the “… London hospital treating the Duchess for morning sickness are unlikely to be prosecuted in the UK…”  Please click here to read the full story.