Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg are hosting Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter, Laura Mattarella, on a two-day Official Visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on June 10 and 11.
President Sergio Mattarella of Italy and his daughter, Laura Mattarella, were welcomed by Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa in an Official Welcome Ceremony outside the Grand Ducal Palace, followed by an exchange of Official Gifts.
In the evening, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were joined by Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie (wearing the Antique Emerald Earrings) as they hosted a Gala Dinner for President Sergio Mattarella and Laura Mattarella at the Grand Ducal Palace.
This banquet is an opportunity to celebrate the historic friendship between Italy and Luxembourg. In his speech, the Grand Duke recalled the leading role played by Italians in the 18th and 19th centuries in the economic development of the Grand Duchy thanks to the steel industry. Today, Italian involvement has successfully diversified into many areas, notably finance, construction, and space.
