The Hereditary Grand Duchess at an art exhibition

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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.

Prince Louis and Princess Tessy of Luxemborg are getting a divorce

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"Prince Louis and Princess Tessy have decided to divorce," an announcement the Grand Duke of Luxembourg issued in a statement on Wednesday evening.

Sad news coming out of Luxembourg. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, January 18th, the Grand Ducal Court announced the divorce between Prince Louis and his wife Tessy. "Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess regret to announce that Prince Louis and Princess Tessy have decided to divorce," says the message from the palace. "Under these painful circumstances, they count on the understanding of all to respect the private sphere of the couple and their children."

Prince Louis born on August 3rd 1986 is the third son of the Grand Duke Henry and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, behind Prince William and Prince Felix. BLouis is Prince of Luxembourg, Prince of Bourbon-Parme and Prince of Nassau.

On 29 September 2006, Louis married Tessy Antony who was born on 28 October 1985. Engaged in the Luxembourg Army, she participated as a transport vehicle driver in the United Nations operation in Kosovo. It was during a visit of the troops to the Luxembourg that the prince met his future wife.

At the time of their marriage, the couple had already given birth to their first child Gabriel who was born on  March 28th 2006 in Geneva, Switzerland. He is the first grandchild of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. The couple had a second son, Noah, born on September 21st 2007.

For his marriage with Tessy, Louis had abandoned his place in the order of succession to the throne. On the occasion of the national holiday of 2009, Tessy and the two boys received the titles of princess and princes by the Grand-Duke Henri. Louis and Tessy, married and parents at 20 years, have continued brilliant studies - in communication, she in international relations. The family lived in London.

The Luxembourger Ducal Courts: The Grand Ducal Couple in Finland *May 10th post missing post

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Invited by the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg arrived on Tuesday May 10th  in Helsinki, for a three-day state visit. They were accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Etienne Schneider, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselborn and Minister of the Environment, Carole Dieschbourg and a business delegation.

The program of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg has been essentially marked by political events and economic punctuated the traditional state dinner and evening offered in return by the grand-ducal couple guests.

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, who also laid wreaths at the Hietaniemi cemetery were despite their busy schedule to offer a small walking tour in the center of the Finnish capital. The opportunity to enter the amazing monolithic church Temppeliaukio. Emblematic of the current architectural expressionism of the 1960s, it has the distinction of having been carved into the rock and be covered with a copper filament dome ringed with a glass roof.

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The Luxembourg Ducal COurts: New Official Portraits of The Grand-Duchess

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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 Luxemborgeois Ducal Courts: The Grand Duke receives the Traditional Pretzel

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 His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri was offered four Pretzel by the Federation of Bakers-Confectioners Patrons of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg at the annual Bretzelsonndeg 2016.

The pretzel is a Luxembourg pastry specialty, made of flaky dough covered with a layer of sugar fondant and almond and represents the arms of two lovers intertwined. The tradition is that man offers this famous pastry to his sweetheart on Sunday pretzels. This year, however, since it is a leap year, the tradition is reversed: it is women who offer the pretzel.
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The Luxembourg Ducal Courts: Hereditary Grand Duke at the Aide à l'Enfance de l'Inde bazaar

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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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The Luxembourg Ducal Courts: The Hereditary Grand Duchess in Paris

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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 Luxembourg Grand Ducal Court: The Hereditary Grand Couple visit Diekirch Museum

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On January 21st, the Hereditary Grand Ducal couple, Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke, Prince Guillame and Hereditary Grand Duchess Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg visited National Museum of Military History (Musee national D'Historie Militaire) in the city of Diekirch, Luxembourg.
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On January 14, they visited Namur-Hamm patisserie and chocolate factory.


The Luxembourg Grand Ducal Courts: A New Year Reception with government officials

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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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