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Members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg Attend a Tennis Match. Plus, Other News (VIDEO)

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On Tuesday, July 30, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg along with children attended a Tennis match, Men’s Singles 2nd Round, at Wimbledon. The grand-ducal family watched as Gilles Muller lost to Denis Istomin of Team Uzbekistan.

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And, finally, in keeping with the Olympic theme I just had to share this funny video that has been making the rounds on Twitter, Facebook as well as other social media sites, newspapers and television for the past several days.  Enjoy the clip known as the Happiest Olympic Worker 2012 by Ollygourley.   🙂

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Random Royal News Regarding Members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg. Plus, News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover. (VIDEOS)

Recently, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg along with His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, His Royal Highness Prince Felix, and Their Royal Highnesses Prince Louis and Princess Tessy celebrated Luxembourg’s National Day 2012.

For more detailed information about the celebrations, in English, as well as to view photos please click the links below.

Meanwhile in Monaco, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover watched the 2012 Fête de la Saint Jean procession held in front of the Palais Princier de Monaco on June 23, 2012.

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Sources: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg and Monaco Matin

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Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and his Fiancée, Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy. Plus, Other News.

On June 20, 2012, the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg released the schedule regarding the upcoming grand-ducal wedding between His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and his lovely fiancée, Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy.  Click here for more information (in English).

And, finally, it was announced several days ago that His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, “… in his military capacity, is to be appointed the position of ‘Lieutenant-Colonel’… effective on June 23, 2012.”  Congrats!   🙂

Source: Wort.lu

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Random Royal News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg.

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On May 24, 2012, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg participated in the 30th anniversary of Natur & Emwelt /Fondation Hëllef fir d’Natur according to the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg.

Meanwhile, the French magazine, Paris Match, named Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg “Queen of Elegance” for the fantastic clothes she wore to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations last week.  Click here to read an article from Wort (in English).

Sources: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg and Wort.lu

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Random Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium.

On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg held an audience with Mr.Wu Bangguo, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Assembly (AFN) of the People’s Republic of China (long title) held at the Grand Ducal Palace.

Mr. Bangguo also met with “…the Prime Minister and Minister of State, Jean-Claude Juncker, and members of the Government…” according to the Luxembourg newspaper, Wort.

Meanwhile in Brussels, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended the 2012 Concours Reine Elisabeth Violin Finals (a competition) held at the Palais des Beaux-Arts this evening.

This morning, the royal couple along with Queen Fabiola, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz attended a brunch held at the Palais de Bruxelles for “… jury members from the 2012 Concours Reine Elisabeth.”

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Sources: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg and La Monarchie Belge

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Random Royal News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg.

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On Monday, May 21, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium participated in a workshop, organized by the Princess Mathilde Fund,on the role of fathers in education entitled, The Strength of the Fathers: Partners in Education. The workshop and roundtable discussion, led by the princess was held at the Musée Belvue in Brussels.

Meanwhile, the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg announced that Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa along with His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and his fiancée, Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy, will attend the baptism of Princess Estelle in Stockholm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Sources: La Monarchie Belge and Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

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Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Participate in the ALFI Responsible Investing Conference: Making a Difference

Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg participated in the 2012 ALFI Responsible Investing Conference: Making a Difference on May 10, 2012.

The event, held at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Kirchberg, focuses on microfinance and responsible investing.  During today’s conference Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa gave a speech, “…on the theme of ‘Luxembourg’s role in responsible investing’.”

Sources: ALFI.lu and Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg