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H.R.H. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Attends a Conference

On November 24, 2011, H.R.H. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg was at the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg to participate in the Développement et Promotion de l’Economie Solidaire au Service du Développement Durable à Luxembourg conference (whew! Long title.)

Any way, during the event the lovely grand duchess gave a speech as part of the

…submission of a development plan in Luxembourg to support the Solidarity Economy in the context of a discussion conducted in consultation with various industry representatives, with experts and academics.

To view photos from the conference please click here. 

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

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T.R.H.s Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Visit the l’Atert-Lycée Redange. Plus, Other News.

On November 21, 2011, T.R.H.s Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg visited the l’Atert-Lycée Redange in Luxembourg.

After touring the campus grounds, classrooms and workshops the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess participated in a “Q & A” session with the faculty as well as students of the school.  At the end of the day, they had lunch in the cafeteria.

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Meanwhile, H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and the Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mr. Jeannot Krecké, are currently on a trade mission in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

On Sunday, the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, along with his delegation, inaugurated the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in Abu Dhabi.  Also in attendance was H.R.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan and Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qassimi.

According to the official website for the government of Luxembourg:

The Embassy, the first Luxembourg Embassy in an Arab country, will be headed by a non-resident ambassador, George Faber.  The opening of the Embassy is placed in the context of a reorganization in the short and medium term the Luxembourg diplomatic network to better represent the interests of the country in a changing international context. It also reflects the commitment of Luxembourg in its efforts to deepen relations with the UAE, as well as to strengthen its presence especially in the Gulf region. source

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Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

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H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg: Part Two of the Television Interview with RTL (VIDEO)

In honor of H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg’s 30 birthday the heir to the grand-ducal throne was recently interviewed by RTL.  Click the link below to watch part two.

Part Two of A Portrait of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg 

Photo courtesy of: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

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H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Visits Ho Chi Minh City

On his last day in Vietnam, H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg was in Ho Chi Minh City where he, along with his delegation, participated in several meetings. According to the Vietnamese newspaper, Vietnam Plus, at a meeting with the Chairwoman of the People’s Municipal Council, Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam:

…the Grand Duke said Luxembourg firms operating in the city are pleased with their Vietnamese partners. He said he believed the two countries’ businesses will cooperate in a positive and more effective manner.

Tam spoke highly of Luxembourg ’s assistance to Vietnam , including HCM City , hoping that Luxembourg will continue helping the city overcome difficulties such as infrastructure, traffic congestion, environmental pollution and shortage of high-quality human resources.

On the same day at the workshop, Grand Duke Henri affirmed one of his purposes in visiting is to promote business and trade ties.

Apart from Vietnamese and Luxembourg business people operating in Vietnam , the economic and financial workshop drew representatives of more than 20 Luxembourg firms accompanying the Grand Duke. They included companies operating in automatic machines, satellites, aviation, financing, investment funds, architecture, construction and eco-technology. source

To view photos of the grand duke’s official visit to Vietnam please click here and here.

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H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg: The Television Interview (VIDEO)

On November 11, 2011, H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg will turn the big 3-0.  And, in honor of his upcoming birthday the television network, RTL, is airing an interview with the heir to the grand ducal throne.

Click here to watch part one of the interview.

Want to learn more about one of the last eligible — of age — heirs in Europe as well as about the Grand Ducal family?  Well, then please visit the blog, Luxarazzi Luxembourg.  

To view photos of H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume throughout the years please click here.