Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, News & Events, part 10: October 2025 -

[CyrilVladisla]

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa received children for today's Liichtmëssdag, the eve of St. Blaise's day.

I have learned about the Feast of St. Blaise in the Roman Catholic Church.
There had been no mention of any celebration on the eve of the feast day.

 

[iceflower]

I have learned about the Feast of St. Blaise in the Roman Catholic Church.
There had been no mention of any celebration on the eve of the feast day.

Here you can read about the Luxembourgian tradition of Liichtmëssdag:

Liichtmëssdag – the unique Customs of Luxembourg's Candlemas celebration

On 2nd February, the eve of St. Blaise’s day, children celebrate Liichtmëssdag (Candlemas). They go from door to door, bearing Liichtebengelcher or lanterns, singing in exchange for sweets and coins.

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Maria Teresa shared some additional photos today:

Maria Teresa de Luxembourg on Instagram: "🇫🇷 Ce lundi, les enfants de l’école fondamentale de Colmar-Berg, munis de leurs Liichtebengelcher, les lampions de la Chandeleur luxembourgeoise, ont rejoint le Château de Berg à l’occasion du Liichtmëssdag.

44 likes, 3 comments - grandeduchesse_mariateresa on February 3, 2026: "🇫🇷 Ce lundi, les enfants de l’école fondamentale de Colmar-Berg, munis de leurs Liichtebengelcher, les lampions de la Chandeleur luxembourgeoise, ont rejoint le Château de Berg à l’occasion du Liichtmëssdag. Accueillis...

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[iceflower]

What happened to the past Grand Duchesse ?

Today it has been answered, contacted by the press, the court released that Maria Teresa "recently underwent a planned surgical procedure, which was successful".

On crutches: Grand Duchess Maria Teresa recovering after surgery

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa will need to use crutches for a period following an operation that went well.

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https://www.wort.lu/panorama/starsandroyals/grossherzogin-maria-teresa-geht-nach-erneuter-operation-an-kruecken/128771327.html

 

[Lindy]

What happened to the past Grand Duchesse?

When contacted by L'essential, the Grand Duke's House confirmed that "Grand Duchess Maria Teresa recently underwent scheduled surgery which took place in the best conditions". As part of her recovery, "she will use crutches for a limited period of time." Maria Teresa underwent knee surgery at the end of last year at the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL).

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa (69) was photographed using crutches at Berg Castle on the occasion of Candlemass. She had already been photographed with crutches on November 26, during the opening of an exhibition. She previously had knee surgery in 2019 after an injury and was limited in her mobility at the state visit for the King and Queen of the Belgians.

 

[Countess of Holland]

I have learned about the Feast of St. Blaise in the Roman Catholic Church.
There had been no mention of any celebration on the eve of the feast day.

In parts of the Netherlands we have the same feast, just on November 11 and it is called St. Maarten. Children make their own lanterns and go door to door, singing one of the many special sings and get a treat or some fruit (often mandarins) in return.

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, March 1, Grand Duke Henri was present during the handover of new wheelchairs to the LuxRollers wheelchair basketball team:

Remise de chaises roulantes à l’équipe de basketball « LuxRollers » | Cour grand-ducale

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Cour grand-ducale Luxembourg on Instagram: "🏀 E Sonndeg war de Grand-Duc Henri bei der Iwwerreechung vun neie Rollstill fir d'LuxRollers dobäi, dem Veräin zu Lëtzebuerg dee Basket am Rollstull ubitt. Present waren och de Chamberpresident Claude Wisel

26 likes, 1 comments - courgrandducale on March 2, 2026: "🏀 E Sonndeg war de Grand-Duc Henri bei der Iwwerreechung vun neie Rollstill fir d'LuxRollers dobäi, dem Veräin zu Lëtzebuerg dee Basket am Rollstull ubitt. Present waren och de Chamberpresident Claude Wiseler an d’Ministesch Martine...

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