On Thursday evening, January 18, the traditional New Year’s reception took place in the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg.
The Grand Ducal Couple, together with Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie, Prince Louis, Princess Alexandra and Nicolas Bagory, received the members of the Government and the Council of State as well as other high representatives at a New Year’s reception.
Princess Alexandra, the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, made her first public appearance since her pregnancy in Luxembourg. Alexandra is wearing a dark blue one shoulder dress. Princess Alexandra wears the grape leaves tiara.
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The grape leaf tiara in the picture of Princess Claire on her wedding day.
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Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie wears a new gala gown with embroidered flowers from Marchesa Notte. Stephanie wears the Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide tiara.
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Grand Duchess Maria Teresa wears a tulle off-shoulder gown with embroidery. The dress is a design by Elie Saab. Maria Teresa wears the Belgian scroll tiara.
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The Belgian scroll tiara is better depicted here:
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