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20.10.2012

Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie's wedding: the religious ceremony

The religious ceremony

 

 

H.R.H. Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, married Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy in a religious ceremony. The ceremony, presided over by H.E. Jean-Claude Hollerich S.J., Archbishop of Luxembourg, took place in the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg in the presence of the members of the respective families, and among others, of the constituted bodies of the State, monarchs and representatives of foreign monarchies and states. The public was also invited to take part in the ceremonies.

The newlyweds greet the balcony

Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie on the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace

© Cour grand-ducale / Christian Aschman

At the end of the religious ceremony, the couple appeared on the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace, exchanged the traditional kiss of the newlyweds, before joining the reception. In the afternoon, musical entertainment was offered by the City of Luxembourg throughout the city centre.

Fireworks in Luxembourg City

Fireworks to celebrate the wedding of the Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie

© Cour grand-ducale / Guy Wolff

In the evening, from the Dräi Eechelen, Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, together with the jubilant public, were watching fireworks lighting up the skies. Finally, on the Place Guillaume II, the City of Luxembourg had offered two soul music concerts performed by the Belgian singer-songwriter Selah Sue and the Luxembourg multi-cultural group Funky P.

Arrival at the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg

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Religious ceremony

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Arrival at the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg

© Cour grand-ducale / Guy Wolff

Arrival at the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg

© Cour grand-ducale / Guy Wolff

Arrival at the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg

© Cour grand-ducale / Guy Wolff

Religious ceremony

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Cérémonie religieuse

© Cour grand-ducale / Vic Fischbach

Cérémonie religieuse

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Arrivée à la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Luxembourg

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The Prince and the Princess greet the crowd

© Cour grand-ducale / Guy Wolff