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H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Holds an Audience. Plus, News Regarding H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume.

On December 6, 2011, H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg received fan audience with General Stéphane Abrial, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (ACT) of the Treaty Organization (NATO) at the Grand Ducal Palace.

Yesterday, H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke the company, Ceratizit.  During his visit the heir to the grand ducal throne toured the production site which produces industrial electronics, automotive stuff and petroleum.  To view photos please click here.

Courtesy of Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

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T.R.H.s Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Attend the Closing Ceremony of the 2011 European Year of Volunteering

T.R.H.s Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attended the closing ceremony of the 2011 European Year of Volunteering organized by the Ministry of Family and Integration, together with the European Commission Representation in Luxembourg on December 5, 2011.

Following the presentation of projects selected by the associations, the Grand Duke and Duchess awarded the Volunteer Award of Merit 2011 to a lucky recipient. This award recognizes organizations that have strategies and innovative ways to guide and support volunteering and volunteers.

Meanwhile, it was announced that the Grand Ducal couple will attend the 2011 Nobel Prize ceremony on December 10, 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg
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H.R.H.Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg Attends a Gala Dinner

H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg attended the International Chamber of Commerce gala dinner on November 29, 2011.  During the event, held at the Kirchberg Conference Center,  the heir to the grand-ducal throne gave a speech.  To view a photo please click here.

Tomorrow, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume will attend an academic session organized on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Ducroire.

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

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H.R.H. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Presents the 2011 Prix Grand-Duc Adolphe

Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa awarded the 2011 Prix Grand-Duc Adolphe to three talented artists at a ceremony held at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg.   This award aims to “…improve and promote artistic creation in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg…”  

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Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

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H.R.H. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Attends the 2011 Edward Steichen Award

On November 24, 2011, H.R.H. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attended the 2011 Edward Steichen Award held a the Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean. This award, established in 2004, the  is a tribute to the life an work of photographer and painter, Edward Steichen:

The prize honors Steichen’s artistic achievements as a photographer and curator as well as his commitment to advocating the arts and nurturing new talent. source

To learn more about this award and Edward Steichen please click here.

To view a photo please click here. 

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

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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