Luxembourg

The Lannoy Tiara - the sparkling diadem chosen by a countess for her wedding day

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2nd October 2023
On 19 October 2012, Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy married Hereditary Grand Duke Guillame and became Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg. For her wedding, she wore a beloved family tiara- the Lannoy Tiara. The Lannoy Tiara is not as large as some of the tiaras that we have seen in the Grand Ducal family, but it is still beautiful nevertheless.The smaller tiara is a…
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The sparkling citrine in Luxembourg's royal collection

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4th August 2023
The stones at the heart of this Luxembourg tiara have long been a mystery to royal watchers: are they topazes or are they citrines?The Grand Ducal Household has never officially declared which gemstones are used in the tiara, so nearly every article about it calls it the Citrine (or Topaz) and Pearl Bandeau.The tiara is made up of oval citrines—or topazes—set on a yellow gold band and…
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New baby joy for Luxembourg's royals

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13th July 2023
The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg have shared their joy at the news they are to become grandparents again.In a short statement, the Grand Ducal Court said Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa had ”the great joy of announcing that Prince Felix and…
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A royal family celebration in Luxembourg as Prince Francois is christened

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4th June 2023
The youngest member of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg has taken centre stage at a special celebration.Prince Francois, second child of the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess and third in line to the throne, was baptised on a sunny afternoon with his family around him.Prince Francois in the arms of his mother, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie, during his christening (© Maison du…
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Grand Duchess of Luxembourg pulls out of State Visit due to illness

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23rd May 2023
The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg is to miss the State Visit of the President of Cape Verde after being diagnosed with covid.Grand Duchess Maria Teresa tested positive for the virus soon after returning from the Cannes Film Festival. Presently, she is experiencing symptoms associated with the virus. As a precautionary measure, she will not be able to participate in the upcoming state visit of…
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