Category Archives: Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

(VIDEO) TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Visit Liechtenstein.

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium along with His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, and Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein participated in the annual meeting of the heads of state of German-speaking countries held at the beautiful Schloss Vaduz in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

Other attendees included the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Joachim Gauck, the President of Austria, Mr. Heinz Fischer, and the President of the Swiss Federation, Ms. Simonetta Sommaruga.

During today’s meeting discussions focused on “…current political issues including the current migrant crisis in Europe…” according to the newspaper, Vaterland.

Please click the links below to watch a video as well as to view photos from today’s meeting in Vaduz.

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A Royal Gathering in Norway.

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Over the weekend Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway hosted a “royal heirs gathering” of sorts at their modest summer home, Mågerø.

Attending the royal get–together were TRHs Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and their four children, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her daughter, HRH Princess Estelle, TRHs Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, and HH Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway.

Unfortunately, HRH Prince Daniel of Sweden did not attend the gathering.  According to the Norwegian royal court, the prince had a cold.

Photo courtesy of the Norwegian royal court

(VIDEOS) Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourg Royals Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.

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On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in Waterloo, Belgium.

Click herehere, and here to watch video news reports.

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An Interview with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Félix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg. (VIDEO)

luxembourgRecently, Belgian journalist, Mr. Thomas de Bergeyck, from the fantastic program, Place Royale, had a chance to interview Their Royal Highnesses Prince Félix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg at Château les Crostes in Lorgues, France.

Please click here to watch the interview.

In other news, the newspaper, Luxemburger Wort, reports that Her Royal Highness Princess Claire will give birth to her first child in Luxembourg. Click here to read the article as well as to view new photos of the lovely couple.

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His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, and His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg in Sochi, Russia.

albertdemonacoOn the evening of Tuesday, February 4, 2014, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at the Zimny Theater in Sochi, Russia to attend the 126th opening session of the International Olympic Committee.   Also, in attendance was His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.

Earlier in the day, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal met with the President of Russia, Mr. Vladimir Putin, as will as with the President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Thomas Bach, during a welcoming ceremony at the Rus Hotel ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics.

 

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

LuxembourgOn Wednesday, January 15, 2014, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg held audiences on the occasion of the New Year at the Palais Grand-Ducal.

In the evening, the grand-ducal family attended the première performance of West Side Story at the Grand Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg.

Please click here to view photos.  And, please click here for more information about today’s events from Luxarazzi.

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Their Royal Highnesses Prince Félix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg Are Expecting Their First Child.

luxembourgPer the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg:

“Their Royal Highnesses The Grand Duke and The Grand Duchess are very pleased to announce that Prince Félix and Princess Claire are expecting their first baby.  

Birth is expected to take place in June. 

The Grand Duke, The Grand Duchess, Grand Duke Jean and members of the Royal family as well as the Lademacher family are delighted with the news.”

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