On January 31, 2012, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attended the swearing-in of Mr Etienne Schneider, the new Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade, held at the Palais Grand-Ducal.
Meanwhile, on January 30, 2012, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg continues his adventures in Brussels, Belgium. The heir to the grand-ducal throne participated in various meetings with members of the Committee of Permanent Representatives and the Political and Security Committee of the European Union.
To learn more about Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume’s working visit in Brussels please visit the site, Luxarazzi Luxembourg, here.
This morning at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri held an audience with Belgian Prime Minister, Mr. Elio Di Rupo. The prime minister is currently in Luxembourg for a brief working visit.
And, finally in the Dutch online newspaper, RD.nl, there is an interesting article regarding His Serene Highness Prince Alois of Liechtenstein. The article discusses the prince’s stance on abortion, the separation of church and state as well as boring politics in his country. Click here to read the article (in Dutch.)
On January 11, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa along with Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg held a New Year audience at the Grand Ducal Palace. Those received include the Prime Minister, members of the Luxembourg government, and various representatives from European institutions.
On January 10, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg received audiences at the Grand Ducal Palace this morning. Meanwhile, the royal couple recently visited the Centre Pompidou-Metz at the invitation of Mr. Frederic Mitterand, Minister of Culture and Communication of the French Republic. Also in attendance was Mrs. Octavia Modert, Minister of Culture.
Here is an old video news segment from the program, Place Royale, regarding His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg entitled, 10 ans de règne du Grand-duc Henri de Luxembourg. Click the link below to watch.
On December 24, 2011, H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg delivered his annual Christmas speech from the Grand Ducal Palace. Click the link below to watch.
On December 15, 2011, T.R.H.s Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa along with Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg attended Mass at St. Michel de Luxembourg, in memory of their Aunt Elisabeth, Princess of Luxembourg who passed away on November 22, 2011.
The late Princess Elisabeth was the second child of the late Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix of Luxembourg. She was the wife of the Duke of Hohenberg and Franz’s mother Anita of Hohenberg and Sophie de Potesta.
On January 31, 2012, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attended the swearing-in of Mr Etienne Schneider, the new Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade, held at the Palais Grand-Ducal.
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