Showing posts with label Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. Show all posts
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Saturday, June 25, 2011
[Luxembourg] National Day Celebrations for 2011
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| Sébastien, Alexandra, Guillaume, Maria-Teresa, Henri, Louis and Tessy. But where is Félix? |
June 23rd is Luxembourg’s National Day and the official birthday of the Grand Duke. The day also commemorates the birth of the greatest ruler of Luxembourg, the Grand Duchess Charlotte. She was actually born on January 23, 1896, but the celebrations were shifted to June for more favorable weather.
On the eve of the National Day, a torchlight procession lights the streets starting at 10 in the evening. A spectacular fireworks display is held in the Petrusse Valley. A mass is often held at the cathedral as well. After the fireworks, the city of Luxembourg City turns into a massive party with waffles, sausages, beer, music, and dancing in the streets. On the actual National Day itself, official ceremonies, military parades, and a 101 canon salute are held.
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| Princess Alexandra |
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| Hands-on Grand Duke and Duchess |
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| The Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume |
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| As Guillaume is still unmarried, we often see his sister with him. |
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| Tessy and Louis in a first outing. |
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| Princess Tessy and Prince Louis in a second outing. |
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| The youngest of the bunch, Prince Sébastien |
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| I love the Grand-Duke and the Grand-Duchess together. They still got "the loves"! |
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
[The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Wedding] The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg
Basically, what I think happened is that GD Maria Teresa woke up really early, got ready, fell asleep and then had to rush to the wedding. It's the only explanation.
Monday, May 2, 2011
[Beatification of Pope John Paul II] The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg with their family
The Grand Duchess Maria Teresa greeting Prince Felipe and the Grand Duke Henri greeting Princess Letizia.
The Grand Duke speaking to Princess Marie Aglaë of Liechtenstein. On the second row, you can see his sons Prince Louis and the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume.
We can see Louis and Guillaume better in this picture.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
[Beatification of Pope John Paul II] The Prince and Princess of Asturias
Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul II before more than a million faithful in St. Peter’s Square and surrounding streets Sunday, moving the beloved former pontiff one step closer to possible sainthood.
The crowd in Rome and in capitals around the world erupted in cheers, tears and applause as an enormous photo of a young, smiling John Paul was unveiled over the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica and a choir launched into hymn long associated with the Polish-born pope. Princess Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended with royal members from Europe.
Talking with the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
They seemed to be having a very nice time together.
The crowd in Rome and in capitals around the world erupted in cheers, tears and applause as an enormous photo of a young, smiling John Paul was unveiled over the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica and a choir launched into hymn long associated with the Polish-born pope. Princess Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended with royal members from Europe.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
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