Guillaume and Stéphanie: Wedding Suggestions and Musings

[Moonmaiden23]

Speaking of Queen Beatrix, I have this month's Royals Magazine(France/Belgium) and it says that when Her Majesty made her State visit to Luxembourg on March20th, Guillaume and Stephanie were already secretly engaged.

I have always suspected that they became engaged either during his stint with the EU in Brusselsin Jan of this year or in February for Stephanie's birthday.

In fact, Stephanie was in Luxembourg with her future in-laws for the State visit, and Guillaume took advantage of the occasion to introduce her to the Queen. Gui and Stephanie told Queen Beatrix that they wanted Princess Ariane to be in their wedding, but Queen B said the matter would need to be taken up with W-A and Maxima because apparently the child has some health issues(problems de sante anterieurs according to the publication)

Does anyone here know what that means? Thanks

[LadyFinn]

Finnish MTV3 quotes swedish Expressen's paper version article:

Ulrika Näsholm from the court press department told to Expressen, that in addition to Victoria and Daniel, more members of the swedish royal family may attend the wedding. Also Carl Philip and Madeleine are invited.
- If more members of the royal family will be present at the wedding, we will update the events to our calendar, said Näsholm.

And Expressen tells also that Estelle travels with her parents, they will fly via Copenhagen. Estelle will not be at the church but according to Expressen she will be near her mother.
Estelle edustaa ensimmäistä kertaa ulkomailla - MTV3.fi - Viihde - Uutiset

[Mariel]

Yes I do know what sante anterieurs means, and it's nothing serious but it could interfere with being in a wedding party, depending of course on how long the ceremony is, how much waiting around, how much excitement might set it off.

[Dman]

No word yet on the Wessex's attendence.

[polyesco]

Originally Posted by ricarda

From Denmark the Regent Couple and the Crown Prince Couple will attend.

yes. it was reported by Billed Bladet that the danish court confirmed that the Queen and Henrik, and frederik and Mary will attend.
nothing on the royal calendar yet

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[lazuli]

And what about the monegasque princely family? Will the princely couple attend? And P. Caroline? I remember back in 1987 the crown couple of Luxemburg attending Monaco Grand Prix and i got the impression that there was some degree of friendship between the two families...

[kathia_sophia]

it will be a huge european royal gathering, just like Princess Victoria's wedding *remenbering the fairytale the wedding was*

they should announce more info about events before wedding, some engagements, pre-wedding gala's/dinners/concerts, civil ceremony...

[Dman]

Yes, it looks like there will be a very big royal turn out for this wedding.

[suztav]

I'm so excited .... Can't wait to see everyone --- the bride, too! :)

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by lazuli

And what about the monegasque princely family? Will the princely couple attend? And P. Caroline? I remember back in 1987 the crown couple of Luxemburg attending Monaco Grand Prix and i got the impression that there was some degree of friendship between the two families...

Maria-Teresa and Henri attended Rainier's funeral, and Guillaume was present for all of Albert's enthronement celebrations. Guillaume was seated in the very front row for Albert and Charlene's wedding, in fact he can clearly be seen in video only feet away from Albert during the Mass.

Henri and MT were seated at the table of honor-the bride and groom's table-for the Gala dinner and ball the night of the wedding. Caroline was right next to Henri and I have seen photos of them chattering away.

In other words the two families are very close. I am 99.9% certain that Albert and Charlene will be at the wedding...as for Princess Caroline, I doubt it.

[Mariel]

I suppose we will see pictures here on the Royal Forum. I would not know how to tune in to foreign television shows other than the major ones such as the BBC, which is on my Direct TV lineup. It is a contrast to the British royal wedding, where the attendants are known in advance. Some things kept close to the vest. I suppose Stephanie's sisters will be her attendants, and perhaps Princes Alexandra of Luxembourg.

[Moonmaiden23]

I think the only adult female attendant might be Princess Alexandra, to help manage the bridal train.

But since Guillaume has several Royal godchildren including one of his two adorable nephews, and Stephanie has so many small nieces and nephews I would not be a bit surprised if the bridal party consisted mostly of small children.

I think Felix will be at the altar with Guillaume as his best man.

[MissByrd]

Originally Posted by Mariel1

I suppose we will see pictures here on the Royal Forum. I would not know how to tune in to foreign television shows other than the major ones such as the BBC, which is on my Direct TV lineup. It is a contrast to the British royal wedding, where the attendants are known in advance. Some things kept close to the vest. I suppose Stephanie's sisters will be her attendants, and perhaps Princes Alexandra of Luxembourg.

Mariel1: We watched all of Victoria and Daniel's wedding on SVT online. I'm hoping that perhaps that there will be a TV channel broadcasting that will be accessible online for this wedding, too. Naturally, I will be checking into the Royal Forums to see if anyone has info for us on that. I also have "bookmarked" in my Favorites many youtube clips from Victoria and Daniel's wonderful day, which I enjoy viewing again. So, if we don't get to see the wedding, surely there will be youtube clips. Hopefully...
In this world, where there is so much gloom, a beautiful royal wedding is so uplifting.

[kathia_sophia]

i dont have swedish tv, but i could see Princess Victoria's wedding on tv because i have cable tv and i found a channel which aired her wedding, it was luck!
but it seems for this wedding, ill have to watch it online!

[Timea83]

I am sure that you can follow online the wedding on the 20th October. Unfortunately you are get to know the most information about the evening just couple of days before the wedding.
I don't worry because I won't miss this wedding. Last year I wanted to watch online Princess Charlene and Prince Albert wedding. Unfortunately you can't see the civil ceremony on 1st July 2011 because only Monégasque chanel broadcasted the event. On 2nd July I was anxios I was going to miss religios ceremony as well. An hour before the wedding I found an online link , God's for heaven I could watch it.

[Timea83]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

Maria-Teresa and Henri attended Rainier's funeral, and Guillaume was present at all of Albert's enthronement celebrations. Guillaume was seated in the very front row for Albert and Charlene's wedding, in fact he can clearly be seen in video only feet away from Albert during the Mass.

Henri and MT were seated at the table of honor-the bride and groom's table-for the Gala dinner and ball the night of the wedding. Caroline was right next to Henri and I have seen photos of them chattering away.

In other words the two families are very close. I am 99.9% certain that Albert and Charlene will be at the wedding...as for Princess Caroline, I doubt it.

I am certain they will attend it in return. Do you know other royal couple who will be present at the wedding?

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by Mariel1

Yes I do know what sante anterieurs means,

What does it mean?

Originally Posted by Timea83

I am certain they will attend it in return. Do you know other royal couple who will be present at the wedding?

Danish Royals: Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik, Frederik and Mary.
Dutch Royals: Beatrix, Maxima and WA (I think).
Norwegian Royals: Harald, Sonja, Haakon, MM, ML and Ari.
Crown Prince Naruhito
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza, and his wife, Isabel

No confirmation from the BRF as of yet.

[Duke-of-Earl]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

No confirmation from the BRF as of yet.

I wonder is the BRF being coy hahaha. Is there any chance at all William and Catherine will be 'surprise' guests?

[Timea83]

Originally Posted by Duke-of-Earl

I wonder is the BRF being coy hahaha. Is there any chance at all William and Catherine will be 'surprise' guests?

I don't think, generally Countess Sophie and Prince Edward represent British royal family at royal weddings.

[Duke-of-Earl]

Originally Posted by Timea83

I don't think, generally Countess Sophie and Prince Edward represent British royal family at the wedding.

You're right but it seems odd the BRF hasn't announced it yet