On Saturday, March 26, 2022, Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg sent a video message of support to those who are participating in the 2022 Relais Pour la Vie (Relay for Life).
The Relay for Life is a two-day race that raises money for the Fondation Cancer de Luxembourg. The Grand Duchess is the Honorary President of the foundation.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Her Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg along with her son, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Luxembourg, visited a crèche (day care/nursery) in Findel where she met with Ukrainian mothers and their children.
During her visit, Her Royal Highness took the time to warmly welcome the refugees to beautiful Luxembourg, while her son, Prince Charles, had a wonderful time playing with the other children in the garden.
On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg held an audience with the Prime Minister of the Principality of Andorra, His Excellency Mr. Xavier Espot Zamora, at the Palais Grand-Ducal in Luxembourg City.
During today’s meeting, His Royal Highness and Prime Minister Zamora discussed various topics including “…economic diversification, a challenge common to both countries, with exchanges focused on innovation and digital, finance, tourism and the war in Ukraine…” according to the Cour Grand-Ducale.
On the evening of Friday, March 18, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attended a benefit concert, organized by Croix-Rouge Luxembourgeoise, for the refugees affected by the war in Ukraine. The concert was performed by the Orchester Philharmonique du Luxembourg, conducted by Mr. Lionel Bringuier, accompanied by pianist Bruce Liu. On the program: Frédéric Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Symphony No. 2”.
According to the Cour Grand-Ducale, all of the proceeds raised will be “…allocated to humanitarian receptions in order to meet their basic needs.”
On Friday, March 18, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg arrived at the Tramsschapp Cultural Center in Luxembourg City to view the contemporary art exhibition entitled, Faux Pas.
The exhibition showcases 200 art pieces from seventy artists, painters, sculptors, street artists, muralists, and photographers including the famous Tom Faber. Yeah, I had to Google him as well…
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg arrived at the Cercle Cité in Luxembourg City to view the exhibition, Hitchcock: The Brand.
The exhibition centers around the brand that the late filmmaker, Alfred Hitchcock, created throughout since the beginning of his legendary career:
“As part of this exhibition, we attempt to analyze and illustrate the deliberate and extremely calculated fabrication of this “brand”, this universal public and highly lucrative image. He used a multitude of methods and systems that enabled him to establish a powerful, original, and effective brand image on par with his ambitions.
This exhibition unveils the private collection of Paul Lesch, a great enthusiast of the world of Alfred Hitchcock.”
Hitchcock: The Brand will be open to the public until April 10, 2022. For more information about the exhibition please click the link below:
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg accompanied by the Minister for Immigration and Asylum, Mr. Jean Asselborn, the Mayor of Luxembourg City, Mrs. Lydie Polfer, visited the SHUK Emergency Accommodation Structure and Reception Center in Kirchberg.
The SHUK reception center was established by the Government of Luxembourg to help those fleeing Ukraine due to the war. At this time the reception center holds 250 beds. Pets are also welcomed “…[there is a] special area for them. The Administration of Veterinary Services will regularly visit the emergency accommodation structure to support the regularization of the animals...” according to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg.
During today’s visit, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri met with SHUK officials and toured the center. The Grand Duke also spent time meeting with various Ukrainian refugees who “…shared with him their experiences of war and exile… [he] comforted them by confirming the empathy of all the people of Luxembourg…” notes the Cour Grand-Ducale.
The Royal Correspondent 