Guillaume and Stéphanie: the Church Wedding

[Andolini]

Originally Posted by Mariel1

Yes, radiant, and also Maria Teresa and GD Henri radiant. Thank you for these pictures.

Absolutely!! One of the sweetest, heartfelt royal weddings ever! She was a vision in her gown and tiara, so beautiful, yet demure. He radiated happiness. The Grand Duke and Duchess were so happy, you could see it on their faces, especially proud mom Teresa!! Loved every minute of it, and LOVED her dress - sleeves!!!! Hooray!!

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by Daria_S

I loved the fact that the children had a relatively big role in the ceremony. I was hoping that during the Cambridge wedding the children would be more involved, but alas, that wasn't the case. I think that it's the exception and not the rule for a child to behave unruly during something like this. Of course it depends on the child, but most of the time, the children that are chosen are more than likely very mature for their age and have been in the spotlight or taken part in big family occasions, and therefore, would be able to handle something of this magnitude. I remember the younger attendants at the British Royal Wedding a year and a half ago were taken somewhere during the ceremony, and came out again when it was time to leave the Abbey. It was not the case at the wedding this past weekend (or so it seemed to me). I love watching children at events such as these. They always add extra charm and winsomeness to the occasion.

I too felt the children performed flawlessly throughout the very long ceremony...it was just a little over two hours!

CP Victoria also had baby attendants. There are some very precious and adorable photos of her having private convos with each of them at the wedding rehearsal. They included little Prince Christian of Denmark, Princess Ingrid-Alexandra of Norway, and Princess Catharina Amalia of the Netherlands. They were all clinging to her and playing with her hair.

At the wedding Victoria was so pleased and proud of how well behaved they were that when the wedding cake was cut, she insisted that the children be served first before all the other guests. What a charming and appropriate way to thank them!

[Queen Penelope]

Originally Posted by Daria_S

Lovely photos! I'll be searching for this issue, because I have a feeling the only other publication that may cover this is 'MAJESTY', and that won't come to the US until December.

Can you post the link to that please? I'd love to have this as part of my collection. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful.

Here you go!

http://www.wort.lu/en/view/re-watch-...b09fe633911dc5

[Ceallach]

Originally Posted by Mariel1

I would like more information on the second witness of Guillaume, Nicholas Frankopan.

The witness is Lawrence Doimi de Lupis Frankopan (1977), brother of Lady Paola Windsor (1969), and Nicholas Frankopan (1975) who was a witness at Maria Carolina of Parma’s wedding. I do not think Paola and Nicholas Windsor were at either wedding.

They are from the Croatian-Italian noble family of Doimi de Lupis (Counts) which is a branch of the Princely house of Frankopan that broke off in the 14th century. They are also descended from the princely house of Subic (Zrinski is later branch). So in a way adding Frankopan onto their names is like the Windsors adding Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Some say they only starting using Frankopan in 2000. They claim to have used it before 2000 and a 2006 judgement in the Italian courts recognized this and their genealogical link.

They say using Frankopan is not a claim to anything just a reflection of the age of their family, but when the dad calls himself Prince Louis it kinda is for Louis. However, neither Louis, nor anyone else, is actually pretending to be heir to the Frankopans, Subich-Zrinskis, or Croatia. Louis does have older brother's with families, who do not use Frankopan, and who would also outrank them if they were the senior branch left of Frankopans. There are reportedly branches left with much closer links to these former princely houses of Croatia. Calling himself Prince Louis Frankopan Subic Zrinski, Count Doimi de Lupis got Louis kicked out of the Croatian nobility association for pretending to be royal, and the association did not understanding why being a Count wasn't good enough.

I don’t know if any of the children have ever referred to themselves as Prince/Princess, possibly it is only Dad that refers to the family that way (and may behind the wiki and other references). Louis’s actions might not affect the reputation of his children. They are a very Catholic, articulate and well educated family that are close to many royals. These royal families do refer to them as Frankopans (it’s legally their name) but do not refer to them as a Princely house.

Lawrence Frankopan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lady Nicholas Windsor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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[iceflower]

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The Duke and the Duchess of Vendôme have added some pics of themselves attending the wedding to their official website (click to enlarge):


** Le Duc et la Duchesse de Vendôme au mariage du Prince Guillaume de Luxembourg **

[Daria_S]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

I too felt the children performed flawlessly throughout the very long ceremony...it was just a little over two hours!

CP Victoria also had baby attendants. There are some very precious and adorable photos of her having private convos with each of them at the wedding rehearsal. They included little Prince Christian of Denmark, Princess Ingrid-Alexandra of Norway, and Princess Catharina Amalia of the Netherlands. They were all clinging to her and playing with her hair.

At the wedding Victoria was so pleased and proud of how well behaved they were that when the wedding cake was cut, she insisted that the children be served first before all the other guests. What a charming and appropriate way to thank them!

How lovely! Victoria is so good with children, and they respond extremely well to her. No surprising at all.

Originally Posted by Queen Penelope

Here you go!

http://www.wort.lu/en/view/re-watch-...b09fe633911dc5

Thank you so much!

[Mirabel]

Originally Posted by Meraude

Neither Beatrice or Madeleine are future monarchs, nor Carl Philip. Prince Joseph Wenzel of Lichtenstein is the oldest, born in 1995, the rest of the future monarchs are born between 2001 and 2011, so it will most likely take at least ten years, probably even 15 or 20 years until there is a wedding of a future monarch.

I know that, of course.
I guess I was thinking of next royal wedding, rather than next monarch's wedding.

[MissByrd]

I really don't want to give up on this Royal Wedding. It was so beautiful. I keep thinking about it and wondering various things. Like I wonder what Stephanie's family were thinking as they were watching her in the church. Were they thinking: this is our adorable little sister and we are so glad that she has found such a wonderful person to love her and cherish her.
And, I loved seeing all the royals in those first few rows. They are such a varied and interesting group. And, what were the things going through their minds? Remembering their own weddings? Remembering how it felt to be so young? Loving the music? For some of them, it was an unfamiliar service...just as for some of us. Still most interesting.
There's just something about a beautiful royal wedding that sticks with you. I will always be glad that we were allowed to be a part of the whole day with Victoria and Daniel. We have a special place in our hearts for them and now for Stephanie and Guilluame. I give them my best wishes and prayers for many blessings.

[Andolini]

Originally Posted by MissByrd

I really don't want to give up on this Royal Wedding. It was so beautiful. I keep thinking about it and wondering various things. Like I wonder what Stephanie's family were thinking as they were watching her in the church. Were they thinking: this is our adorable little sister and we are so glad that she has found such a wonderful person to love her and cherish her.
And, I loved seeing all the royals in those first few rows. They are such a varied and interesting group. And, what were the things going through their minds? Remembering their own weddings? Remembering how it felt to be so young? Loving the music? For some of them, it was an unfamiliar service...just as for some of us. Still most interesting.
There's just something about a beautiful royal wedding that sticks with you. I will always be glad that we were allowed to be a part of the whole day with Victoria and Daniel. We have a special place in our hearts for them and now for Stephanie and Guilluame. I give them my best wishes and prayers for many blessings.

It really was a memorable wedding, I know what you mean. It had the best of both worlds: grandness of a royal affair, yet seemed intimate, smaller than others and a real family affair,

[dbarn67]

Originally Posted by MissByrd

I really don't want to give up on this Royal Wedding. It was so beautiful. I keep thinking about it and wondering various things. Like I wonder what Stephanie's family were thinking as they were watching her in the church. Were they thinking: this is our adorable little sister and we are so glad that she has found such a wonderful person to love her and cherish her.
And, I loved seeing all the royals in those first few rows. They are such a varied and interesting group. And, what were the things going through their minds? Remembering their own weddings? Remembering how it felt to be so young? Loving the music? For some of them, it was an unfamiliar service...just as for some of us. Still most interesting.
There's just something about a beautiful royal wedding that sticks with you. I will always be glad that we were allowed to be a part of the whole day with Victoria and Daniel. We have a special place in our hearts for them and now for Stephanie and Guilluame. I give them my best wishes and prayers for many blessings.

I'm still on the wedding high too; I can't get enough. I've even watched again from start to finished. It had everything I wanted in a royal wedding. The pre-wedding gala was such a jewel fest with glittering surprises, classics and a new younger set stepping into the serious jewel and tiara wearing (Tessy and Alexandra). The gown, for once was not disappointing in any are for me. It announced that this woman would someday ascend to Grand Duchess. The dress lived up to that standard like no other in a long time.

[Moonmaiden23]

It was certainly more than I expected it to be. The guests, the ceremony with it's magnificent liturgy and Mozart pieces and especially the bride was straight out of fantasy, imo.

I think it's now my favorite Royal wedding overall, with Daniel/Victoria at #2 and Andrew/Sarah in 1986 at #3.

There is a DVD and book that will be released Saturday according to Wort.lu.

I am wondering about the music Stephanie proceeded up the aisle to..it was very stirring but I found it rather unusual for a wedding Processional. I wonder why they chose it?

[Andolini]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

It was certainly more than I expected it to be. The guests, the ceremony with it's magnificent liturgy and Mozart pieces and especially the bride was straight out of fantasy, imo.

I think it's now my favorite Royal wedding overall, with Daniel/Victoria at #2 and Andrew/Sarah in 1986 at #3.

There is a DVD and book that will be released Saturday according to Wort.lu.

I am wondering about the music Stephanie proceeded up the aisle to..it was very stirring but I found it rather unusual for a wedding Processional. I wonder why they chose it?

I must say, one of my favorite parts was when she reached her groom, and then went to her father. That really moved me, as my father is no longer here. I lost it, it was so touching that she thought of that extra part, a way to show everyone that even though her dad physically could not walk her up the aisle, he was important and he was there, physically and emotionally. :)

[Moonmaiden23]

That was incredibly moving Andolini. I saw video of Count Philippe sobbing at the civil ceremony and MT kneeling at his side trying to console him. It was just heartbreaking.

Someone said CP Maxima was crying in Church, but I didn't see it. Was it Stephanie walking over to her father that made her cry?

[windsorgirl]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

That was incredibly moving Andolini. I saw video of Count Philippe sobbing at the civil ceremony and MT kneeling at his side trying to console him. It was just heartbreaking.

Someone said CP Maxima was crying in Church, but I didn't see it. Was it Stephanie walking over to her father that made her cry?

Yes, I saw CP Maxima wiping her eyes shortly thereafter. Also, I thought Prince Philippe of Belgium looked a little teary in one close-up.

[Molly2101]

I didn't understand the commentary on the video I watched; why did the congregation all kiss each other on the cheek at some point? I assume the congregation did this too, as it showed the Luxembourg family kissing one another on the cheek and then they panned to the congregation and they were all smiling. Shame there is no photo of it, if they did do it. Would have been lovely to see it.

[wanderingnana]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

It was certainly more than I expected it to be. The guests, the ceremony with it's magnificent liturgy and Mozart pieces and especially the bride was straight out of fantasy, imo.

I think it's now my favorite Royal wedding overall, with Daniel/Victoria at #2 and Andrew/Sarah in 1986 at #3.

There is a DVD and book that will be released Saturday according to Wort.lu.

I am wondering about the music Stephanie proceeded up the aisle to..it was very stirring but I found it rather unusual for a wedding Processional. I wonder why they chose it?

That was the Rigadon and it was inded written as a processional or recessional- one of the most beautiful in my opinion

[wanderingnana]

Originally Posted by Molly2101

I didn't understand the commentary on the video I watched; why did the congregation all kiss each other on the cheek at some point? I assume the congregation did this too, as it showed the Luxembourg family kissing one another on the cheek and then they panned to the congregation and they were all smiling. Shame there is no photo of it, if they did do it. Would have been lovely to see it.

2That is the kiss of peace which is given during the Mass. Some congregations just shake hands, others do the kissing thing

[MissByrd]

Originally Posted by Molly2101

I didn't understand the commentary on the video I watched; why did the congregation all kiss each other on the cheek at some point? I assume the congregation did this too, as it showed the Luxembourg family kissing one another on the cheek and then they panned to the congregation and they were all smiling. Shame there is no photo of it, if they did do it. Would have been lovely to see it.

Hello, Molly2101: Yes, that was the kiss of peace, which some of us Protestants also do after communion.

And, if you want to know more about some of the details of the music, you can go to this website.
Luxembourg

[LadyFinn]

Se alla de kungliga bröllopsbilderna - Victoria och Daniel på bröllop i Luxemburg - MSN Nöje

[grevinnan]

The wedding gown was absolutely spectacular. Has it been anything written about the weight of the gown? Looking at the video Stephanie was visibly straining to pull the gown along. She must have been exhausted by the time she reached the altar.