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A very positive article and some nice photos
Interesting to note the interview was with a fellow Cuban and someone whom MT clearly has mutual friends with.Grand Duchess Maria Teresa's interview with Laurence Debray - now in Hellomagazine:
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Grand Duchess Maria Teresa gives rare interview ahead of Grand Duke Henri's abdication - exclusive
An exclusive interview with Grand Duchess Maria Teresa at Berg Castlewww.hellomagazine.com
With this new rose, launched for the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the Association wishes to pay tribute to the resilience and courage of those who fought for freedom and peace
An interesting interview with "Elle". Of course, she chose this magazine instead of facing the entire Luxembourg press. Carefully planned and selected, you can't even blame her for it. What public figure, whether royal or politician, has ever admitted mistakes in public?Despite the Grand-Ducal Couple’s recent cancellation of a meeting with national media where they were scheduled to respond to questions reflecting on the Grand Duke’s reign, the Grand Duchess was interviewed by Marie-Adelaide Leclercq-Olhagaray and Jessika Maria Rauch for Elle Luxembourg.
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Maria Teresa de Luxembourg : ma vérité sur 25 ans de règne - ELLE.lu Luxembourg
Son Altesse Royale la Grande-Duchesse Maria Teresa de Luxembourg n’en demeure pas moins une énigme pour beaucoup.www.elle.lu
A few of the quotes from the Grand Duchess:
On courtiers and observers causing the couple trouble during the early years of their marriage: “The conservatism came from those around us, those who believed themselves the guardians of the institution and always thought they knew better than the family.”
On marrying in as a commoner and foreigner: “When I entered the royal family, I knew how to behave through the impeccable education I received. That's part of the reason why I was accepted into the family, I was perceived as one of their own.”
On returning to Cuba (which she left at age three) in 2002 with her sister and two of their children, a trip which her husband encouraged: “This trip profoundly transformed me. I understood an essential part of who I am.”
On clothes shopping: “I would like to make it clear that I have never used taxpayer money for my outfits.”
On loneliness after she, as a young married woman, lost her best friend Christine Tesche to cancer: “I’ve met a lot of people and built some connections, but I’ve never found a real friend. One of my greatest sufferings was my loneliness.” “My primary value in friendship is benevolence, it is the most precious quality.”
On her husband wanting but being unable to defend her during the period of the Waringo report: “Beyond this particular situation, my husband deserves special tribute for his admirable attitude.” “As a feminist, he accepts and fully supports my place, even if it can sometimes surprise or displease those around us.”
On her humanitarian work: “Even when many tried to stop me from developing this role that was off the beaten track, my husband was still there to encourage me. It is necessary to have a very strong spine to stay the course. But this humanitarian DNA is my legacy passed down from generation to generation.”
The article also includes an interesting quote from Prime Minister Luc Frieden, who praises the Grand Duchess extensively for “fighting for noble causes” and says “Even though her status will soon change, she’ll continue to speak out for her convictions.”