Prince Albert II of Monaco and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg were among the leaders paying their tributes to the former President of France, Jacques Chirac, at his funeral in Paris today. The Earl of Wessex and Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark were also among the mourners at the service which took place at Saint-Sulpice Church.
Joachim and Marie were representing his mother, Queen…
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa launches Speak, Stand, Rise Up! association
29th September 2019
Earlier this week, it was announced that Grand Duchess Maria Teresa had launched the Speak, Stand, Rise Up! association following the successful Speak, Stand, Rise Up! international forum she organised in Luxembourg last March. The association aims to fight against rape as a…
Luxembourg and Danish royals express sadness over Jacques Chirac's death
27th September 2019
Several royals expressed their condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron and Bernadette Chirac, the wife of Jacques Chirac, following the death of the latter. The former President of France (1995-2007) died in his home at 86.
They said: “It is with great…
Prince Louis of Luxembourg and Tessy Antony-de Nassau prove divorced couples can still be friends
27th September 2019
Prince Louis of Luxembourg and his ex-wife, Tessy Antony-de Nassau (formerly Princess Tessy of Luxembourg) may be divorced, but they remain the best of friends.
Just a couple of days ago, Tessy shared two images on her Instagram account from weekend celebrations for her and Louis’s younger son, Prince Noah’s birthday. She said, “Family weekends are the best,” with two…
Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg in Morocco for economic mission
24th September 2019
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess
Stéphanie of Luxembourg are currently on an economic mission to Morocco with
representatives of the Luxembourgish government.
Arriving late Sunday night, the Hereditary Grand Ducal Couple are joined by the…
Tessy Antony de Nassau receives knighthood from Ordre Lafayette
23rd September 2019
Tessy Antony de Nassau, former Princess Tessy of Luxembourg, has been awarded a knighthood from Ordre Lafayette for her military service and international work.
Tessy was presented with the honour on Saturday at the International Day of Peace 2019 event in Geneva…
Former Princess Tessy of Luxembourg named Leader of the Year in Luxembourg
11th September 2019
Tessy Antony-de Nassau, the former Princess Tessy of Luxembourg, was named Leader of the Year 2019 from the Luxembourgish Leadership Academy on Monday evening in her beloved Luxembourg. She was chosen for her passionate work in education and for being an inspirational female leader to so many across the globe.
At the Hotel Le Royal in Luxembourg City, Tessy paid tribute to the late and former…
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa talks about women rights to French entrepreneurs
1st September 2019
On 29 August, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa was in France to take part in the MEDEF Summer University, named “La Rencontre des Entrepreneurs Français” (Meeting of French Entrepreneurs). MEDEF is the largest employer federation in France. The theme of this…
Luxembourg's Prime Minister forms special team to look into palace staff operations
23rd August 2019
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has appointed a special commission to look into the Grand Ducal Family’s staff operations and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa’s role, the Luxembourg media has reported.
At the end of June, Jeannot Waringo was…
Royal Relations: how Elizabeth II is linked to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
16th August 2019
Her Majesty The Queen is related to many of Europe’s sovereigns, not in the least because of Queen Victoria’s matchmaking but also because of another woman, Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau.
Princess Carolina was born on28 February 1743 as the daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange and Anne, Princess Royal, the daughter of King George II and Caroline of Ansbach, after whom she…
