IN PICTURE. Luxembourgish princess Alexandra gets married during an intimate ceremony | royalty

royaltyPrincess Alexandra (32) of Luxembourg gave the yes on Saturday to Frenchman Nicolas Bagory (34) during a ceremony in the town hall of Luxembourg City. Alexandra is the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri (68) and Grand Duchess María Teresa (67). The latter wore an outfit from the Belgian fashion house Natan for the festivities.

The civil ceremony in the town hall of Luxembourg City took place in an intimate circle. There were only fifteen guests, including the couple’s parents and Princess Alexandra’s four brothers. No members of other royal houses were invited. After the ceremony, the brand new bridal couple took the time to greet the eager spectators who had gathered. Princess Alexandra shone in a white cape from the Italian luxury brand Valentino. The outfit of her mother, Grand Duchess María Teresa, was from the Belgian fashion house Natan, where other royals such as Queen Mathilde and the Dutch Queen Máxima also like to shop.

After the ceremony, the group moved to the palace where a reception will be held at 6 p.m. for a larger part of the family, friends and representatives of the Luxembourg authorities. On Saturday, April 29, the church wedding will take place on the French Côte d’Azur. Perhaps a grand celebration will follow.

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Princess Alexandra and Nicolas arrive at the town hall of Luxembourg City. © BELGA

Princess Alexandra's parents: Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess María Teresa (67).
Princess Alexandra’s parents: Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess María Teresa (67). © BELGA

Princess Alexandra and Nicolas took the time to greet the spectators at the town hall.
Princess Alexandra and Nicolas took the time to greet the spectators at the town hall. ©Getty Images

Alexandra and Nicolas leaving City Hall.
Alexandra and Nicolas leaving City Hall. ©Getty Images

Three brothers of Princess Alexandra: Prince Louis, Prince Felix and Prince Sebastien.  Princess Claire is also in the photo, the wife of Prince Felix.
Three brothers of Princess Alexandra: Prince Louis, Prince Felix and Prince Sebastien. Princess Claire is also in the photo, the wife of Prince Felix. ©Getty Images

Alexandra and Nicolas arrive at the town hall of Luxembourg City.
Alexandra and Nicolas arrive at the town hall of Luxembourg City. © ANP/EPA

Guillaume of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra's eldest brother, with his wife Stephanie.
Guillaume of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra’s eldest brother, with his wife Stephanie. ©Getty Images

According to the magazine ‘Lëtzebuerger Land’, the run-up to the wedding was bumpy. For example, Grand Duchess María Teresa (67) would have behaved inappropriately towards her employees. “She rants all the time,” said an anonymous source.

Princess Alexandra is the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess María Teresa. She studied philosophy in the United States and Paris, and then specialized in religions and conflict resolution. What she is doing right now is unclear. The Luxembourg Court does report that Alexandra is committed to refugees as a volunteer. She is also the patron of both the Luxembourg Animal Protection and the Blind Association.

Little is known about her fiancé. In a concise biography, the court reports that Nicolas is 35, grew up in Brittany and studied political science and classical literature. A French weekly discovered that he works for a Catholic publishing house that publishes books about the faith.

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