[Luxembourg] National Day Celebrations for 2011

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.

Princess Alexandra

Hands-on Grand Duke and Duchess

The Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume

As Guillaume is still unmarried, we often see his sister with him.

Tessy and Louis in a first outing.

Princess Tessy and Prince Louis in a second outing.

The youngest of the bunch, Prince Sébastien

I love the Grand-Duke and the Grand-Duchess together. They still got "the loves"!

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[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.

[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.

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[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.

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[Pre-wedding Dinner] Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg, Henri and Maria Teresa

 

 

This woman is just so beautiful it hurts!

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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.

[Luxembourg] Duke Henri had a health scare on February 4th

HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg was sent to the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg today after feeling “unwell”. He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and had an emergency angioplasty. The latest official news from the Palais is that the Grand Duke's condition is "not worrying.” He remains in the hospital, most likely for observation as the procedure was deemed a success. Both of the Grand Duke’s uncles King Baudouin of Belgium and Prince Charles of Luxembourg died young of heart problems, so Henri’s family has reason to be cautious. After having a similar balloon angioplasty procedure, HRH will most likely need to stay in the hospital for 2-3 days. After that he could need a significant period of rest, up to or even exceeding a month. It is possible, depending on what caused the issue that the Grand Duke had, he could need to be on medication for the foreseeable future. HRH the Grand Duke had been in reportedly good health, he is 55 years old.

from the Examiner.com