On December 29, 2012,His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Christoph of Austria married his girlfriend, Miss Adélaïde Drapé-Frisch, at the beautiful “… neo-gothic nineteenth century…” Basilique Saint-Epvre in Nancy, France. The ceremony was “… celebrated by Archbishop Jean-Louis Papin…” according to the French network, TF1.
For detailed information about the imperial and royal wedding please visit the site, Luxarazzi Luxembourg, here. 🙂
To view photos please click the links below:
On December 28, 2012, in Nancy, France, His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Christoph of Austria and Miss Adélaïde Drapé-Frisch were married (civil) at the city hall. The ceremony was officiated by the Mayor of Nancy, Mr. André Rossinot.
According to the newspaper, L‘Est Republicain, prior to the civil ceremony the couple visited the Chapelle Ducale des Cordeliers where Miss Drapé-Frisch presented a:
“…bouquet of roses in the crypt of the deceased members of the Lorraine family. It is a tradition. When a descendant of the Dukes of Lorraine in Nancy are married, the bride presents a bouquet in the crypt of the Chapelle Ducale des Cordeliers. Then a prayer is said…”
Tomorrow, the couple will have their religious ceremony at the Basilique Saint-Epvre. For more information about today’s event and more please visit the site Luxarazzi Luxembourg here (information should be posted soon.) 🙂
(begins at the 2:44 mark; Thanks to Luxarazzi for the link!)
Please click here, here, here and here to view photos.
Here is the documentary entitled, Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich (Empress Elisabeth). In German.
A documentary, in German, about Friedrich II and Empress Maria Theresa.
“Many Regents ruled in Germany during the 18th century. But, two monarchs stand out: Friedrich II von Preußens and Maria Theresa von Österreich. They are rivals who could hardly be more different: the exuberant Habsburg Maria Theresa from Catholic Vienna and the closed Hohenzollern King Friedrich II from the Protestant Potsdam.”
In German
Here is the documentary entitled, Die Wiener Hofburg: Die Größte Residenz Europas. The program tells the story of the history of Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
In French
Here is the documentary entitled, Otto Habsburg, from the Austrian network, ORF. With many thanks to Michael from the GRMB for finding and posting the link first. 🙂
Click here to watch the documentary. (in German)
The Royal Correspondent 