Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa send congratulations to Nobel Peace Prize winners

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6th October 2018
Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2018 this week for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon in wars and armed conflicts. Following the news, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa send their congratulations to the two laureates. It reads: “It is with great joy that we learn the news of Dr. Denis Mukwege and Mrs. Nadia Murad…
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Princess Tessy and Professors Without Borders host conference in London on education and jobs

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17th September 2018
Tessy Antony, Princess of Luxembourg hosted, alongside her charitable organisation Professors Without Borders, a conference in London over the weekend on education and skills in the workforce. The two-day conference titled “Higher Education In the Age of Transformation” brought together panellists who discussed and examined “how the global education system can adapt in order to…
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Royal German-speaking heads of state meet for annual meeting

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6th September 2018
The German-speaking heads of state have begun their annual meeting located in Switzerland this year as the 2018 host is Swiss President Alain Berset. King Philippe of Belgium, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, and Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein attended as the heads of state of their respective countries. Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and Hereditary…
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Before they were royal: The life of Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg

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5th August 2018
Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy was born in Renaix, Belgium, on 18 February 1984. She is the eighth and youngest child of the Count de Lannoy and the late Countess de Lannoy, born Alix della Faille de Leverghem. She grew up on the family estate in Anvaing in Hainaut, Belgium, with her seven brothers and sisters. Stéphanie began her education at Sancta Maria Primary School in Renaix. She went on to…
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