On May 25, 2025, the Grand Ducal Family took part in the procession marking the conclusion of the Octave celebrations, which included numerous pilgrims, faithful, and members of various associations. The Octave in Luxembourg honors Our Lady of Luxembourg, the patron saint of both Luxembourg City and the nation.
Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Prince Guillaume, Princess Stéphanie, Prince Charles, Prince François, Prince Félix, Princess Claire, Princess Amalia, Prince Liam, Prince Balthazar, Prince Louis, Prince Gabriel, Prince Noah, Princess Alexandra, Nicolas Bagory, and Prince Sébastien attended the closing of the Octave.
Celebrated in honor of the Virgin Mary, the Octave is one of the most significant religious events of the year. On the third Sunday after Easter, thousands of devout Catholics make a pilgrimage to Luxembourg City. For two weeks, Notre-Dame Cathedral becomes the spiritual heart of the country as the faithful venerate the Virgin Mary.
Following the traditional solemn closing procession—during which the statue of the Virgin Mary, beautifully adorned, is carried through the streets of the capital, accompanied by pilgrims, faithful, associations, and representatives of public institutions—the Luxembourg-Limpertsberg Municipal Band performed a musical tribute in front of the Grand Ducal Palace. On this occasion, the Grand Ducal Family appeared on the balcony to greet the public.
I will miss looking at Henri. Good looking and a nice suit too.
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DeleteYes, we will miss him.
DeleteLooks like Alexandra is prehnane again🙂. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYes, that's right. She will have her baby in autumn. This was announced on Instagram on 22 May.
DeleteChangement de manteau pour Stéphanie qui est vêtue d'une longue veste comme une tunique sur un pantalon rose pale ; les enfants sont tous trop craquants mais ils donnent l’impression de ne pas être ravis d’être trimbalés dans la rue !
ReplyDeleteUna bella famiglia con tanti bambini. Claire nella foto di gruppo non c'è?
ReplyDeleteClare is there on the left with her family.
DeletePrincess Stéphanie should keep her hands alongside her body. Maybe she felt cold. It was bad weather yesterday. The rain we all expected for months felt down on sunday when the family went to the cathedral.
ReplyDeleteGD Maria Teresa should have worn dark shoes with her dark wine red jump suit. None of the other female family members looked well dressed. The men and the children did look well dressed.
I really appreciate that this royal family allows women to not be super thin. They are gorgeous but normal.
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DeleteWhat do you say now ? Are the royal families responsable for the fact that certain Queens, Crown princesses and Princesses are super thin ?
It is the first time I hear this. And what about the royal men ? There are a few who need an health councellor, a dietist, a personal trainer....
Everybody there, nice outfits. The little boys are just so cute. Balthazar is a cutie. Alexandra showing her growing belly, wonder if boy or girl.
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Fully agree !
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