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Someone can say when Maria Teresa received the Order of the Golden Lion of the House of Nassau?
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa cancelled already planned interviews about the 25 years of reign and their future plans:
"offer readers an insight into the wishes of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa for their successors, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, how the Grand Duke now reflects on the crisis triggered by his decision not to sign a euthanasia law that had been passed by parliament and the subsequent constitutional reform that it triggered, and what future does he see for the Luxembourg monarchy in general.
The list of questions also included whether, after Henri's abdication, the royal couple will continue to hold honorary posts in their retirement and whether they will continue to have an active role in public life, such as being involved in charitable organisations."
That is, imho, a slap in the face to the Luxembourgish people. As Grand Duke, GD Henri has an obligation to acknowledge his public service to his people - saying "can't be bothered" and looking back at his reign "does not appeal" is incredibly disrespectful. I'm glad he is abdicating if he cannot be bothered with the bare minimum"The cancellation came via a phone call placed to Luxembourg Times publisher Mediahuis Luxembourg on Tuesday afternoon, with the reason given that the royal couple “aren’t feeling it.”According to the head of the royal household, Sasha Baillie, the format of the interview - looking back at 25 years on the throne, did not appeal to the royal couple."
"Aren't feeling it"? That seems like an unusual reason for a head of state to cancel a press conference where numerous national media outlets were to present interview questions (unless it's meant as an oblique reference to a sudden illness).
Was the format not told to the couple in advance?
The royal court says there are no plans for "alternative dates". If the reason is as (seemingly) minor as "not feeling it" and "did not appeal to them", then why not reschedule or adapt the press conference?
True, but actions speak louder than words. Not only did they cancel, they haven't rescheduled either and the Royal Court has come out to say there are no plans to either. There must be some real bad blood between the Grand Ducal Couple and the government for this epic hissy fit!I'm hoping that the phrase "aren't feeling it" is a mistranslation/mischaracterization of what the couple meant. In English, that is not a neutral phrase, but perhaps had the speaker been using Luxembourgish or French it would not sound so dismissive.
I'm hoping that the phrase "aren't feeling it" is a mistranslation/mischaracterization of what the couple meant. In English, that is not a neutral phrase, but perhaps had the speaker been using Luxembourgish or French it would not sound so dismissive.
But unfortunately no Gala anymore as this was replaced by the New Years Gala.They will be some glittering events for his last National Day on June 23th.
I could not disagree with you. But why did they agree to an interview in the first place?It is, of course, not surprising that the relationship between the government and the royal family is no longer the best. After all, it was then-Prime Minister Xavier Bettel who initiated the so-called “Waringo Report” in 2020. This exposed many abuses/grievances at court, most of which were attributable to the Grand Duchess. The Grand Duke had no choice but to stand behind his wife. He hardly could have criticized her publicly. I believe that good and trusting cooperation has not been possible since then, which could be a reason for Henri 's premature abdication and perhaps also caused the decision not to give detailed interviews.
That's a good question. Perhaps the Grand Duke had agreed and his wife subsequently advised him against it, or some other person close to him thought it better to not consent to the interview. We will probably never know.I could not disagree with you. But why did they agree to an interview in the first place?
But in the meantime there is a new Government and a new Prime Minister.It is, of course, not surprising that the relationship between the government and the royal family is no longer the best. After all, it was then-Prime Minister Xavier Bettel who initiated the so-called “Waringo Report” in 2020. This exposed many abuses/grievances at court, most of which were attributable to the Grand Duchess. The Grand Duke had no choice but to stand behind his wife. He hardly could have criticized her publicly. I believe that good and trusting cooperation has not been possible since then, which could be a reason for Henri 's premature abdication and perhaps also caused the decision not to give detailed interviews.
The Luxembourg government plays an active role in supporting the print media, but doesn't own a paper. Newspapers and magazines receive subsidies to ensure diversity of opinion and the sector's continued existence. This support reflects a strong commitment to maintaining a free press that is accessible to all.Weren't the media outlets that were scheduled to interview the Grand-Ducal Couple at the press conference privately owned, not government-owned? The Luxembourg Times article lists numerous outlets owned by Mediahuis Luxembourg that were scheduled to attend.
How very, very odd. They really do seem completely checked out already to the extent I am surprised they seem to be having a very active last year of Henri's reign.