The official inauguration was scheduled for Friday, February 10th 2017 at 6 pm. The new exhibitions of the Mudam, the Grand-Duke Jean's modern art museum in Luxembourg, which open their doors to the public the following day, Saturday, February 11th. However, Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg was able to discover them as a preview on Thursday, February 9th. The Hereditary grand duchess was guided by the British artists Tony Gragg and Darren Almond who present their works there .

The daughter-in-law of the Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg wore a black and white dress printed with a flower-seed, with transparent sleeves. Her hair pulled in ponytail, the 32 year old woman had adorned small earrings.

Passionate about art, Stéphanie de Luxembourg appeared to the angels during this private visit. A privilege that she owes to the position of chairman of the board of Mudam, which she ensures since the beginning of 2016.

Opened in 2006, the Museum of Modern Art Grand Duke Jean, nicknamed Mudam, was built by the famous Sino-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei - the author of the pyramid of the Louvre in Paris - on the site of an ancient fortress , The Fort Thüngen. It houses permanent collections of world-renowned contemporary art and offers temporary exhibitions.

Happy Birthday to two Former souvereigns His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain and H.R.H Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg who are each celebrating their 79th and 96th birthday respectively.

1) His Majesty King Juan Carlos was born as Juan Carlos Alfonso Víctor María de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias to Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Princess María Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies in Rome, Italy. He is the first born of 4 kids including Infante Pilar of Duchess of Badajoz, Infanta Margarita, Duchess of Soria and younger brother, Alfonso.
For a majority of his life the Former King lived in exile together with members of the spanish royal family while his grand father King Alfonso XIII. In 1962, He got married to the then Princess Sofia of Greece and Denmark now Former queen Sofia together had 3 children the then Prince Felipe V Prince of Asturias, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina. In 2012 he abdicated in favour of his heir and successor Felipe now King Felipe V making his grand daughter Princess Leonor the first female apparent heir and successor, Princess of Asturias to the throne.
Happy Birthday Your Majesty Sir


2) HRH Grand Duke Jean was born as Jean Benoît Guillaume Robert Antoine Louis Marie Adolphe Marc d'Aviano to the late Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix de Bourbon-Parma at Berg Castle. He is the first born to 6 children which includes Princess Elisabeth, Duchess von Hohenberg
Marie Adelaide, Countess Henckel von Donnesmarck,  Princess Marie Gabrielle, Dowager Countess af Holstein-Ledredborg, Prince Charles, Alix, Dowager Princess de Ligne. On April 9th 1953 he got married to Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium, daughter of Léopold III, King of the Belgians(sister to late King Baudoin, Former King Albert II and Prince Alexandre and aunt of King Philippe; First cousin to King Harald V of Norway and his sisters). Together they have three sons and two daughters: Princess Marie-Astrid, Grand Duke Henri, who ascended to the grand ducal throne in 2000, Prince Jean, Princess Margaretha, and Prince Guillaume. Together they have twenty-two grandchildren(which includes they Hereditary Grand Duke Prince Guillaume) and eight great-grandchildren.
Happy Birthday Sir

On the occasion of her 60th birthday which will celebrated on March 22nd, The Ducal Palace release new portraits of the Grand Duchess.

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On Tuesday Grand Duchess Maria Teresa was a special guest Editor in Chief for the Luxembourg news paper Tageblatt, with a focus on microfinance and an active international role for women
 The Grand Duchess's editorial piece highlighted the role of women and girls in building a "culture of peace" that is "fondé sur l’éducation et le partage" ("based on education and sharing").

She is now working closely with the journalists and artists together and decides what is on Wednesday on the first page in the Diary.

At the first briefing she has been a participant. The suggested topics for the various headings are already on the table. The theme of the Grand Duchess is: microfinance.

Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess gave a speech at the Lycée Technique du Centre on Wednesday morning. A speech after which the Grand Duchess met in small groups with students around themes such as immigration, refugees, the monarchy and specific language impairment.
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The lovely Former Grand Duke of Luxembourg who recently celebrated his 95th birthday Grand Duke Jean accompanied by his son the current Grand Duke Henri, his wife Grand Duchess Marie Teresa, grand son Hereditary Grand Duke Prince Guillaume and his wife Hereditary Grand Duchess, Princess Stephanie attended a special musical concert at Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg. They listened to the performance of musicians Xiaoming Wang, Sebastian Bohren, Lech Antonio Uszynski and Maya Weber.

HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg was a guest at this year 37th Aide à l'Enfance de l'Inde bazaar which took place in Sandweiler today.

Bazaar showcased Craftsmanship and spices from India and Nepal. The proceeds of the bazaar in 2016 is intended for the construction and rehabilitation in Nepal.
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At the initiative of the Friends of Luxembourg Museums Association, HRH Hereditary Grand Duchess Princess Stephanie visited "Picasso.Mania" exhibition  and hundred Picasso masterpieces facing the greatest masters of contemporary art, David Hockney, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and others.
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The Luxembourgian Grand Ducal Family was out on January 30th to support and attend the Grand Duchy's first International forum on learning disorders, launched by H.R.H Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa which, among other which focuses on ways to integrate students/children with learning disorders into the mainstream educational system. The topic is close to the family’s heart as Prince Louis was diagnosed with dyslexia at the young age of ten. and spoke about his experiences during the forum.

He was supported at the event by his parents Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie, his wife Princess Tessy as well as Prince Sébastien. Also present for the event was Princess Margaretha(sister to the Grand Duke) and also patron of Dyslexia International for many years. The forum was also attended, among others, by Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan, (daughter of the former crown prince), and Formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart.

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The Grand Ducal and Hereditary Grand Ducal Couples hosted on January 12, at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg, a New Year's reception for members of the government. On the occasion of new year, the Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria-Theresa were accompanied by Hereditary Grand Duke Prince Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Princess Stephanie as they received guests on an official audience at the Grand Ducal Palace. During the first audience, the President of the Chambre des Députés(Deputy Chambers or Senate) and the Bureau of the Chambre des Députés were received. During the second audience, one hour later, Prime Minister (and Minister of State) Xavier Bettel and other members of the Government were received.
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