Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Family Marks Closing of Octave

Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and their family took part in the closing of the octave at Our Lady of Luxembourg Sunday.

The annual event is draws hundreds of devout Catholics from not only Luxembourg, but France and Germany.

A procession went through the streets of the capital. In the parade were clergy, Luxembourg’s government officials, and of course it’s royal family. The children of the Grand Ducal couple who were involved yesterday were Prince Felix, Princess Alexandra, and Prince Louis and his young family – his two sons included! Prince Guillaume, the heir to the Grand Duchy, was not in attendance.

Following the procession, the Grand Ducal family appeared on the balcony of the royal palace.

The Virgin Mary is the patron saint of Luxembourg, and has been since the 1600′s.