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German speaking heads of state meet in Linz

The German-speaking heads of state have held their annual meeting, this time in Linz, Austria. His Excellency Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President of The Republic of Austria, was the host.  These heads of state include Belgium’s King Philippe, Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois, and Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri. The royals met with the presidents of Austria…
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Grand Ducal Family celebrates Luxembourg's National Day

For the first time since 2015, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were surrounded by all five of their children and their daughters-in-law to celebrate Luxembourg’s National Day. The National Day is 23 June and marks the Grand Duke’s official birthday – as his actual birthday is on 16 April. © Cour grand-ducale / Claude Piscitelli / Tous droits réservés © Cour…
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Grand Ducal family attends closing of Octave

The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg marked the closing of the Octave on Sunday with a series of traditional events in Luxembourg City including a morning Pontifical Mass at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Luxembourg. Following the mass, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess spoke…
Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri addresses Luxembourg on Christmas Eve

In his annual Christmas address to the nation, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg touched on numerous subjects including populism, climate change, Luxembourg’s infrastructure and reasons to celebrate. He discussed the rise of populism saying, “In the eyes of observers, the rise of populism seemed inexorable to some of our neighbours. The events of the last few months…
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Public invited to participate in Grand Duke Henri's birthday celebrations

If you have ever wanted to participate in a National Day Parade which coincides with the birthday of a royal, now is your chance! Well, 23 June might be a national holiday and the date the birthday of Grand Duke Henri is celebrated, but no ruler of Luxembourg has their actual birthdate on this day. The city of Luxembourg, according to the Luxemburger Wort, is in need of 300 people to carry torches…
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