Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Grand Ducal Family for the ‘Joyeuse Entrée’ Festivities to celebrate the Enthronement of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on this day in 2001, several months after his Accession to the Grand Ducal Throne the previous October!
Following a Gala Performance, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg held a Gala Dinner for the Heirs of The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmarks, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Liechtenstein and Monao at the Palais Grand Ducal.
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
The Prince of Orange
The Duke of Brabant and Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden
Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby
The Prince of Asturias and Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg and Liechtenstein
Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein
The following morning, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa led all the Royal Guests on a Tour of Luxembourg City.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg abdicated last October in the Salle des Fêtes at Palais Grand-Ducal in Luxembourg, after a Reign of 25 years, and has been succeed by his eldest son, Grand Duke Guillaume V.
Luxembourg Empire Tiara
Belgian Scroll Tiara
Chaumet Emerald Tiara
Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara
Chaumet Choker Tiara
Vine Leaves Tiara
Aquamarine Bandeau Tiara
Congo Diamond Necklace Tiara
Citrine and Pearl Tiara
Emerald Peacock Tiara
Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara
Chaumet Emerald Tiara
Vine Leaves Tiara
Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Diamond Floral Tiara
Chaumet Choker Tiara
Diamond Butterfly Tiara
Aquamarine Tiara
Turquoise Tiara
Diamond Earrings
Turquoise Necklace
Diamond Floral Tiara
Citrine and Pearl Tiara
Amethyst Tiara
Turquoise Tiara
Oval Amethyst Tiara
Diamond Butterfly Tiara
Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Suite
Floral Diamond Necklace
Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Sapphire Bracelet Tiara
Art Deco Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Princess Ingeborg’s Pearl Brooch
Pearl Negligee Brooch
Antique Emerald Earrings
Luxembourg Royal Tiaras
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After their Accession in October 2000, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa hosted a series of celebrations to mark their Enthronement on this day in 2001. After a Tour of Luxembourg City in the morning, the main event was a grand Dinner and Gala Performance at the Grand Ducal Palace, with Heirs from around Europe, including Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Crown Prince Felipe of Spain, Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, and Hereditary Prince Albert of Monaco.
Oh, my! How things have changed! I can’t believe it’s already been 18 years! Everybody looks impossibly young and beautiful. 🙂 Congratulations to the Grand Duke and Duchess. I wish them joy!
It is very different, and quite boring without Maxima, Mary and Letizia!