Prince Louis Engaged to Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue: Apr '21, Break Off Engagement Feb '22

[MsJulie]

I am so sorry to hear they broke up. I am sure it is very hard to be in the public spotlight, learn all there is to be a royal, and maintain a private life. Whatever the reason, I hope the two find happiness.

 

[Blog Real]

Surprising news. I hope the two find happiness.

The website of the magazine "Hola" also published the news of the end of the engagement of Prince Louis and Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue:

https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_l...rgo-scarlett-lauren-sirgue-rompen-compromiso/

 

[Denville]

I am so sorry to hear they broke up. I am sure it is very hard to be in the public spotlight, learn all there is to be a royal, and maintain a private life. Whatever the reason, I hope the two find happiness.

Louis is not a working royal... has really only been in the spotlight because of his marraige

 

[Kit]

Wow I am surprised. Certainly didn‘t see that coming.

 

[muriel]

Sad as a broken engagement may be, IMO, it is better to end it now and move on than after getting married.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Would it be interesting to know what Tessy thinks about the break off of the engagement of Prince Louis and Scarlett?

 

[Heavs]

I can't say whether it's actually surprising or not since we knew almost nothing about the couple except that they worked together but it's not often a royal engagement is announced then broken off. I suppose I'm a little surprised given that Henri and MT posed with the couple to signal their approval.

It's good that they realised now rather than getting married with doubts.

She wouldn't have been a working royal and may not necessarily have been given a title - Tessy wasn't at first, although those were unusual circumstances. But there are plenty of reasons it to have been called off that have nothing to do with royalty. Children are a/the big area of "fundamental disagreement" that can't be compromised with, although hopefully that's discussed before they become engaged.

Tessy of course, is sending "big hugs" (and a picture of Louis holding Theodor?)

 

[Tatiana Maria]

Point De Vue reveals Prince Louis and Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue break off their engagement

Statement by the couple: "We have decided not to continue our romantic relationship while remaining deeply attached by friendship and tenderness. It is a decision that we have taken by mutual agreement, after careful consideration
We remain strongly bound by great respect and genuine admiration for each other."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1496146726180335628

https://www.pointdevue.fr/royal/lux...rlett-lauren-sirgue-rompent-leurs-fiancailles

The part of the Point de Vue interview which is not behind the paywall states:

"Nous n’allons pas nous marier. Pour autant, il n’y a eu aucune ombre, aucun problème sur notre couple mais des divergences d’opinions fondamentales qui nous ont amenés à cette décision", confie le prince Louis de Luxembourg, tandis que Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue, assise auprès de lui, approuve sans réserve. "Au moment de nos fiançailles, nous avons évidemment abordé les questions relatives à l’entrée de Scarlett dans une famille royale, avec tout ce que cela suppose sur le plan du protocole. Cela ne nous a posé aucune difficulté. Nous nous étions mis d’accord à ce sujet et nous étions...


("We are not going to marry. But there was no shadow, no problem over us as a couple, but fundamental differences of opinion that led us to this decision," confides Prince Louis of Luxembourg, as Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue, sitting next to him, agrees without reservation. "When we became engaged, we naturally tackled questions relating to Scarlett's entry into a royal family, with all it implies in the area of protocol. That caused us no difficulties. We were in agreement on the subject and we were ...)

Louis is not a working royal... has really only been in the spotlight because of his marraige

I agree. There have been many instances when the younger children of the grand duke and other members of the grand-ducal family not in direct line to the throne relocated to another country, transferred jobs, or had romantic relationships which were disclosed only years later. In my view Tessy and Scarlett have received the level of publicity that they elected to have.

I wonder if Prince Louis will continue to work for his ex-fiancée's family firm.

 

[LadyFinn]

I wonder if Prince Louis will continue to work for his ex-fiancée's family firm.

Sibe Mediation is not Scarlett-Lauren's family firm.
Louis founded Sibe Mediation in 2020 together with Scarlett-Lauren's brother Archibald Sirgue.
"SIBE MEDIATION founded by Archibald SIRGUE and Louis de NASSAU specializes and is recognized in friendly conflicts resolution through the method of mediation. We intervene in all types of conflicts and offer a fast support."
Sibe Mediation
Team - Sibe Mediation

 

[An Ard Ri]

I was thinking that it had gotten quiet on the wedding front but what a shame!

 

[Somebody]

I am sorry to hear that they found out that there were fundamental differences that they couldn't overcome. However, indeed better to end it now than to find out about it at a later point in time.

I recall that S-L wasn't at the Luxembourg Christmas party which I thought was rather weird, so that might indeed have been an indication that they were wrestling with 'fundamental differences of opinion' and therefore needed some time to think things through separately.

I can't say whether it's actually surprising or not since we knew almost nothing about the couple except that they worked together but it's not often a royal engagement is announced then broken off. I suppose I'm a little surprised given that Henri and MT posed with the couple to signal their approval.

It's good that they realised now rather than getting married with doubts.

She wouldn't have been a working royal and may not necessarily have been given a title - Tessy wasn't at first, although those were unusual circumstances. But there are plenty of reasons it to have been called off that have nothing to do with royalty. Children are a/the big area of "fundamental disagreement" that can't be compromised with, although hopefully that's discussed before they become engaged.

Tessy of course, is sending "big hugs" (and a picture of Louis holding Theodor?)

Given the explanation given by Louis and agreed to by Scarlett (see below), I wouldn't be surprised if it indeed was about children... Louis probably not interested in having more than the ones he already has and Scarlett wishing to have biological children of her own.

The part of the Point de Vue interview which is not behind the paywall states:

("We are not going to marry. But there was no shadow, no problem over us as a couple, but fundamental differences of opinion that led us to this decision," confides Prince Louis of Luxembourg, as Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue, sitting next to him, agrees without reservation. "When we became engaged, we naturally tackled questions relating to Scarlett's entry into a royal family, with all it implies in the area of protocol. That caused us no difficulties. We were in agreement on the subject and we were ...)

I agree. There have been many instances when the younger children of the grand duke and other members of the grand-ducal family not in direct line to the throne relocated to another country, transferred jobs, or had romantic relationships which were disclosed only years later. In my view Tessy and Scarlett have received the level of publicity that they elected to have.

I wonder if Prince Louis will continue to work for his ex-fiancée's family firm.

Continuing to have a firm with Scarlett's brother might indeed turn out to be complicated (either now or at some point in the future).

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Sad as a broken engagement may be, IMO, it is better to end it now and move on than after getting married.

I agree. But I hope Louis will find lasting love again.

ETA: It definitely WASN'T because Louis didn't want more children! He stated explicitly that he looked forward to more children when the engagement was announced.

Perhaps the problem is that Louis is so religious and his fiancee isn't. Maybe she was content to settle for an immediate Civil wedding and to leave it at that....but Louis wants to hold out for another Church ceremony?

The engagement was announced a while back. I was frankly surprised they didn't marry sooner.

 

[SLV]

What a surprising news. I wish them both well.

 

[crm2317]

I am surprised, I thought they made a lovely couple!

I can’t help but wonder if Louis’ ex wife had anything to do with the breakdown of the relationship. Tessy seems to be quite an intense and full on person. I thought that Scarlet-Lauren looked uncomfortable at Theordor’s baptism.

 

[Blog Real]

I think that to this day the only engagement that was canceled was Princess Madeleine's with Jonas. Although it was for different reasons.

 

[Somebody]

I am surprised, I thought they made a lovely couple!

I can’t help but wonder if Louis’ ex wife had anything to do with the breakdown of the relationship. Tessy seems to be quite an intense and full on person. I thought that Scarlet-Lauren looked uncomfortable at Theordor’s baptism.

How to deal with your ex might indeed be a topic that could lead to 'fundamental differences of opinion'; especially if that ex-wife is attention-seeker Tessy.

 

[JR76]

I think that to this day the only engagement that was canceled was Princess Madeleine's with Jonas. Although it was for different reasons.

Gustav of Berleburg and the current Count of Paris also broke of engagements.
Historically there have been many broken off engagements. A few that springs to mind are those between the future Frederik IX of Denmark and Olga of Greece and that between Christopher of Greece and Louise of Battenberg. The last one was broken off because of parental disapproval and was never officially announced.
King Gustav IV of Sweden first broke off an engagement to Louise Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Schwerin after preparations had been made to receive her in Sweden and later one to Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia only moments before the official engagement ceremony in St Petersburg. Alexandra, who had been dressed as a bride, waited for him for four hours in front of the whole Russian court and her furious grandmother, Empress Catherine II.

 

[rominet09]

Engagement time is meant to let the couple test their relationship before the big jump of the wedding. So it is normal that some break....

 

[Somebody]

Engagement time is meant to let the couple test their relationship before the big jump of the wedding. So it is normal that some break....

Isn't the time before the engagement meant to find out whether you want to spend your life together? The engagement means that you've figured out that you want to. Hopefully, that was a conscious decision. Of course, in exceptional cases a couple might find out that their previous decision wasn't the right one and they break it off (which is indeed better than after they promised to spend their lives together in marriage) but I don't think it's supposed to be the 'couple test' - that would be rather late in the process.

 

[Frelinghighness]

How to deal with your ex might indeed be a topic that could lead to 'fundamental differences of opinion'; especially if that ex-wife is attention-seeker Tessy.

Wow I think you hit the nail on the head.

 

[Zonk]

This was shocking news but as mentioned before, better to realize you have differences before you get married than after.

Did Tessy really send a Hug message or was that a joke? Sadly, if it was a joke it does sound like something she would do. Attention seeker indeed!

 

[eya]

Tessy indeed posted in her Instagram Stories this Hug message to Louis


https://cdn.storiesdown.com/images/...zY05BSlEmb2U9NjIxODZCM0MmX25jX3NpZD0yMTkyOWQ=

 

[Heavs]

This was shocking news but as mentioned before, better to realize you have differences before you get married than after.

Did Tessy really send a Hug message or was that a joke? Sadly, if it was a joke it does sound like something she would do. Attention seeker indeed!

A photo of your ex holding your new baby as a reaction to his broken engagement is why it's understandable to wonder if she was part of their "fundamental difference" of opinion from the things we publicly know about them.

There's also this comment about family a few hours later.
https://www.instagram.com/stories/tessy_from_luxembourg/2779466810645374687/

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Gustav of Berleburg and the current Count of Paris also broke of engagements.
Historically there have been many broken off engagements. A few that springs to mind are those between the future Frederik IX of Denmark and Olga of Greece and that between Christopher of Greece and Louise of Battenberg. The last one was broken off because of parental disapproval and was never officially announced.
King Gustav IV of Sweden first broke off an engagement to Louise Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Schwerin after preparations had been made to receive her in Sweden and later one to Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia only moments before the official engagement ceremony in St Petersburg. Alexandra, who had been dressed as a bride, waited for him for four hours in front of the whole Russian court and her furious grandmother, Empress Catherine II.

In 1814 Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales and the Prince of Orange were engaged. Back then the King of the Netherlands -who was also Grand-Duke of Luxembourg- reigned today's Benelux.

There were extensive arrangements: the diplomats had no desire to see a repeat of William III and Mary II, with the two thrones united. So the agreement stated that Britain would go to the couple's oldest son, while the second son would inherit the Netherlands; if there was only one son, or no son, the Netherlands would pass to the closest male Nassau agnate (like what happened to Luxembourg in 1888).

The Princess of Wales (Caroline of Brunswick), always searching for ways to obstruct and sabotage her estranged husband George IV, opposed this union. Everything favoured by George IV was opposed by Caroline. Via familial machinations the Princess Charlotte was brought in contact with a certain Prince Leopold von Sachsen-Coburg. Any way: the engagement with the Prince of Orange was broken up, Princess Charlotte would marry the man who would become the first King of the Belgians. It caused a deep rift between the so close-tied royal families of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

(The Prince of Orange would continue to marry Anna Pavlovna Romanova, daughter of Tsar Paul I and brother of Tsar Alexander I).

 

[iceflower]

A photo of your ex holding your new baby as a reaction to his broken engagement is why it's understandable to wonder if she was part of their "fundamental difference" of opinion from the things we publicly know about them.

There's also this comment about family a few hours later.
https://www.instagram.com/stories/tessy_from_luxembourg/2779466810645374687/

I think it would have been wiser, more reasonable and more grown-up to not create any public comments and messages at all, she can send tons of private message, phone calls and offer meetings instead..


Grand Duchess Maria Teresa released a message as well today:


** instagram post **

With all my heart with our dear son Louis and our dear Scarlett whom we love. The whole family is by your side.
We are thinking about you.

 

[Marchesina]

I am surprised, I thought they made a lovely couple!

I can’t help but wonder if Louis’ ex wife had anything to do with the breakdown of the relationship. Tessy seems to be quite an intense and full on person. I thought that Scarlet-Lauren looked uncomfortable at Theordor’s baptism.

I agree! And the fact that as soon as the news broke she posted a story on IG with a picture of Louis holding her new baby supporting him kind of strengthens my idea that their closeness might have been an issue for her.

 

[hereditarytitles]

I can't say whether it's actually surprising or not since we knew almost nothing about the couple except that they worked together but it's not often a royal engagement is announced then broken off. I suppose I'm a little surprised given that Henri and MT posed with the couple to signal their approval.

It's good that they realised now rather than getting married with doubts.

She wouldn't have been a working royal and may not necessarily have been given a title - Tessy wasn't at first, although those were unusual circumstances. But there are plenty of reasons it to have been called off that have nothing to do with royalty. Children are a/the big area of "fundamental disagreement" that can't be compromised with, although hopefully that's discussed before they become engaged.

Tessy of course, is sending "big hugs" (and a picture of Louis holding Theodor?)

That is indeed a weird reaction of Tessy (however not surprising...) Sure it is her newborn he is holding looking a bit stupid. Maybe the grip she is still holding on Louis was part of the problem between Scarlet and him. I still remember Scarlet's unhappy look at Theodors baptism. Maybe there was too much influence on Louis by his ex and Scarlet couldn't bear it. I don't think that the fact they could not have a religious wedding was an issue. They knew that before getting engaged.
Anyhow as sad as it is its better to put an end to the relationship now than after a marriage.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

I find that public post by María Teresa quite out of place.


Imagine Mathilde posting on Instagram about a broken engagement of Gabriel. Unthinkable.

 

[muriel]

I find that public post by María Teresa quite out of place.


Imagine Mathilde posting on Instagram about a broken engagement of Gabriel. Unthinkable.

I agree, I thought the post (amongst a lot of other thigs!) from M-T was a bit strange.

 

[Heavs]

I find that public post by María Teresa quite out of place.


Imagine Mathilde posting on Instagram about a broken engagement of Gabriel. Unthinkable.

It's certainly not what most royal families would do and the wording is strange along with using one of the pictures of the four of them arm in arm from the engagement!

Why not just release an official statement from the Cour "we're sad to confirm that Louis and Scarlett have decided to end their engagement. However we applaud their wise handling of this delicate situation and their desire to remain friends and wish Scarlett the very best." If they wanted to get a little personal.