Showing posts with label Grand Duke Henri. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grand Duke Henri. 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.
[Beatification of John Paul II] Prince Hans-Adam and Princess Marie Aglaë of Liechtenstein
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Princess Marie Aglaë, Prince Hans-Adam, King Albert and Queen Paola
Having a private moment. As we do not get to see them very often, I will treasure this special photograph.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
[Pre-wedding Dinner] The Men of the Hour #royalwedding
Prince Albert II of Monaco. He is getting thinner, isn't he? Pre-Wedding fever for him!
I wish I knew how to make a joke about the Prince of Asturias, but I can't. Felipe is just THE handsome of the bunch.
Crown Prince Pavlos - wearing a power balance wristband! - in a hurry
The Duke of York catching an imaginary ball.
The Grand Duke felt a little something something in his belly. But recomposed.
Crown Prince Alexander II of Yugoslavia left the building singing.
Prince of Wales. No joke.
Duke of Västergötland has a pocket full of sunshine.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Royal Weddings from the Past - Grand Duke & Duchess Henri and Maria Teresa (1981)
The Hereditary Grand Duke Henri married Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista - whom he met while studying Political Science at University of Geneva - in February 14th, 1981.
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