Grand Duchy of Luxembourg- 2013

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November 26, 2013, 12:38:15 PM Last Edit: November 26, 2013, 12:58:09 PM by marine2109
QuoteLuxembourg's commitment to end violence against women

Luxembourg Grand Duchess Marie-Teresa marked international day for the elimination of violence against women by welcoming a special guest to Luxembourg.

On Monday, she received an audience with Special Representative of the Secretary General of the UN Zainab Hawa Bangura before a roundtable discussion on sexual violence in armed conflict.

Maria-Teresa serves as Goodwill Ambassador to UNESCO and "Eminent Advocate for Children" with UNICEF.

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QuoteInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25-11-2013

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Izabella

#253
November 27, 2013, 06:47:07 AM
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marine2109

#255
November 28, 2013, 09:53:04 AM Last Edit: October 16, 2014, 12:50:30 AM by Blue Clover
QuotePrince Félix – Luxemborg's royal winemaker

Luxembourg's Prince Félix and Princess Claire on Wednesday presented wines from their family-run estate "Château les Crostes", where the couple has lived since their September wedding.

The vineyard is located in Lorgues in the southern French region of Provence. Félix and Claire moved into the estate's château when they returned from their honeymoon.

The winery is co-owned by Claire's father, Harmut Lademacher, and it was announced ahead of the wedding that the newlyweds would manage the estate, while Claire will finish her PhD studies in organ donation ethics at the same time.

On Wednesday, the pair presented the winery's products for the first time. These included three red wines – Syrah (or Shiraz), Grenache and Cabernet. Two rosé wines, Cinsault and Grenache, are also on the menu as well as two white wines, Sémillon and Rolle (also known as Vermentino), a rarity in a region that specialises in red wines.

Prince Félix is taking his role managing the estate seriously and has been taking oenology classes to deepen his understanding of wine.

He is not the first royal, however, to try his hand in the world of vino, with Prince Robert of Luxembourg, first cousin of Grand Duke Henri, owner of the "Château Haut-Brion" winery.

Wort.lu - Prince Félix – Luxemborg's royal winemaker
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marine2109

#257
November 29, 2013, 09:15:46 AM
QuoteTheir Royal Highnesses The Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess attended the Heiress academic meeting organized on the occasion of 25 years of "Bio-Lëtzebuerg - Bio-fir Vereenegung Landwirtschaft Lëtzbuerg association" which was held at the Cultural Center An der Dällt in Munsbach.

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marine2109

#258
November 29, 2013, 09:20:46 AM
QuoteGuillaume and Stephanie visited the Foire des Entreprises d'Entrainement at the Forum Geesseknappchen

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marine2109

#260
December 02, 2013, 08:55:21 AM
QuoteSaturday saw the visit of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa to the International Bazaar at the Luxexpo in Kirchberg together with her daughter-in-laws Claire and Tessy. Xavier Bettel and several other guest also moved from stand to stand within the royal group as they chatted to organisers and examined what was on offer.

It was interesting to note that the Grand Duchess paid particular attention to the Philippines stand and she passed on her condolences following the hurricane disaster that struck the country. She was heard telling stall holders that the people of the Philippines were in her thoughts. 

The 53rd edition of the Bazar was captured on camera above showing the jovial international atmosphere the charity event is now famous for and continues on through Sunday.

Wort.lu - Royal visit to the International Bazaar

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cinrit

#262
December 05, 2013, 01:43:10 PM
QuoteOn Wednesday, the Grand Duke held an audience with the outgoing government and in a ceremony absolved them of their official duties.

After a speech given by the Grand Duke, ministers were decorated with the Order of Civil and Military Merit of Adolph of Nassau.

Those decorated were Françoise Hetto-Gaash, Marc Spautz, Marco Schank and Martine Hansen.

More: Wort.lu - Grand Duke officially absolves outgoing government

Cindy
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cinrit

#263
December 07, 2013, 01:49:49 PM
QuoteLuxembourg's Grand Duke Henri has paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela, referring to him as an "eminent statesman" in a letter to South African President Jacob Zuma.

"We honour the memory of this eminent statesman who, with exemplary determination, has ceased to fight apartheid," Grand Duke Henri wrote, expressing his sympathy for the South African people.

"With the death of President Mandela, the world has lost an iconic figure whose efforts of reconciliation laid the foundations of modern South Africa," the letter also said.

More: Wort.lu - Grand Duke Henri pays final respects to Mandela

QuoteGrand Duke Henri to Attend Mandela Funeral

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri is to attend the funeral of former South African leader Nelson Mandela on Tuesday.

The head of state will be among scores of other heads and leaders to gather for the national ceremony in Johannesburg, in South Africa.

More: Wort.lu - Grand Duke Henri to attend Mandela funeral

Cindy
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marine2109

#265
December 10, 2013, 11:42:01 AM
QuoteGuillaume and Stéphanie to Visit China
Later this month, the Hereditary Grand Duke and the Hereditary Grand Duchess will lead a trade mission to China. Between December 16 and 20, the couple and their accompanying delegation will visit the cities of Qingdao, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Wuxi. It will be Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie's second trade mission to China since her wedding last year while Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume has visited the country on official duty numerous times.

Luxarazzi : Guillaume and Stéphanie to Visit China

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marine2109

#266
December 10, 2013, 11:48:00 AM
QuoteHearing the new members of the Order of Architects and Consulting Engineers

His Royal Highness the Grand Duke received in audience at the Grand Ducal Palace, the new core and elective members 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 of the College of Architects and Consulting Engineers (OAI) working in the Grand Duchy Luxembourg.

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QuoteFarewell audience the President of the Chamber of Deputies

His Royal Highness the Grand Duke received in audience off the Grand Ducal Palace Laurent Mosar, outgoing President of the Chamber of Deputies.

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Quoteit was time for one of the Grand Ducal Family's annual pre-Christmas traditions, a reception for members of Luxembourg's army and police force who took part in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions abroad. Luxembourgish forces are currently involved in NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for Afghanistan.

The reception traditionally takes place every year the Château de Berg, the Grand Duke official private residence, just before Christmas. Policemen and soldiers who have taken part in two two above mentioned missions as well as their wives, girlfriends, children,  parents and basically everyone they want to bring along are invited to attend. During the reception they all got the chance to mingle with Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa as well as Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie (in a repeated Issa dress). New Deputy Prime Minister Etienne Schneider was also in attendance. 

Luxarazzi : Reception at Berg

Wort.lu - Grand Ducal couple hosts reception for peacekeepers

marine2109

#267
December 10, 2013, 11:55:22 AM
QuoteSomeone is getting busy... After the reception for the soldiers and policemen this afternoon, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie were at the Casino in Mondorf-les-Bains to gamble away the Grünewald - That was an inside joke, if you do not know what it means check question 20 of the Luxembourgish section of our FAQ. And yes, I know it's bad when you need to explain your own jokes. - to attend the annual sports gala hosted by the Luxembourgish sports press earlier this evening.

During the event Luxembourg's Sportspeople of the Year were honoured. Triathlete Dirk Bockel came first in the category Sportsman of the Year ahead of swimmer Laurent Carnol and cyclist Bob Jungels. The female category was won by cyclist Christine Majerus with tennis player Mandy Minella and judoka Marie Muller coming in second and third. Handball team HB Esch won the award for Team of the Year ahead of football (or soccer if you come from another part of the world) teams FC Déifferdeng 03 and the national team.

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QuoteThe Sportsman Gala in pictures

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marine2109

#268
December 11, 2013, 01:47:03 PM
QuoteThe turbulent history of the Grand Duke's Palace

We know it as the Grand Duke's Palace, but around 1418 it was actually constructed as Luxembourg's City Hall.

1418 was the year the building was mentioned in official documents for the first time.

More than a century later, the building and much of Luxembourg city was destroyed when lightning struck the Church of the Franciscan monks and ignited a stash of gunpowder stored in the basement.

The explosion set the Town Hall and many other buildings on fire.  And it wasn't until 1573 that the Town Hall was reconstructed, when city architect Adam Roberti was asked to complete the task.

Unfortunately, once again in 1683 the building was bombarded by the troops of French King Louis XIV because the cellars were being used to house the city inhabitants during attacks.

Once again the building had to be restored, and for the next two and half centuries it was used to house first the Government Commission and later the royals.

As if the turbulent past wasn't enough, the Palace was converted into a concert hall and tavern by the Nazis during the Second World War. Damage was done to much of the furniture and rich art collections, sets of oriental and Dutch china and precious vases were removed, but fortunately recovered later.

The Palace was completely restored again between 1991 and 1996, and since 1964 the interior has been regularly renovated to match modern tastes and standards of comfort.

It now serves as the official residence of the Grand Duke, where he welcomes foreign heads of states and other guests of the family.

Wort.lu - The turbulent history of the Grand Duke's Palace

marine2109

#270
December 11, 2013, 02:48:07 PM
QuoteCasino 2000 Mondorf-Les-Bains, Their Royal Highnesses The Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess attended the Heiress Evening "Gala Sports Press" organized by sportspress.lu, the Luxembourg Association Press Sports as a tribute to the best sports Luxembourg this year.

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marine2109

#272
December 11, 2013, 03:10:20 PM
QuotePrince Félix and Princess Claire attended the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Euro Tennis 2013 which is taking place in Luxembourg at the moment. Over the course of this weekend, 82 athletes from all of Europe will compete in singles, doubles and mixed doubles at the National Tennis Centre (CNT) in Esch-sur-Alzette. Euro Tennis 2013 is Europe's largest tennis tournament for players with intellectual disabilities. Jointly hosted by Special Olympics Luxembourg, Luxembourg's National Tennis Federation and tennis club TC Esch, the event is taking place under the patronage of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa who was represented by her second son and his wife during the opening ceremony.

Luxarazzi : Félix and Claire at the Tennis

Blue Clover

#273
December 11, 2013, 04:29:29 PM
Handsome couple.

marine2109

#274
December 12, 2013, 12:57:16 PM Last Edit: December 12, 2013, 02:48:38 PM by marine2109
QuoteConference of European Rabbis' Internet Entrepreneur Prize

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie attended the award ceremony of the first ever Internet Entrepreneur Prize handed out by the Conference of European Rabbis. The couple was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Etienne Schneider as well as another one of Stéphanie's beloved scarves. The event was held at the Château de Septfontaines and rewarded young digital entrepreneurs who developped different kinds of apps bringing together the digital world and Jewish traditional values.

Luxarazzi : Conference of European Rabbis' Internet Entrepreneur Prize

CER Internet Entrepreneur Prize Luxembourg, December 2013 - Conference of European Rabbis


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QuoteCeremony European prize for young entrepreneurs

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