Tessy Becomes a Princess of Luxembourg

Tessy, wife of Prince Louis, has been bestowed the title Princess of Luxembourg with the style of Her Royal Highness by her father-in-law Grand Duke Henri. The Grand Duke elevated her status on Luxembourg’s National Day. His two grandsons, two-year-old Gabriel and twenty-one month old Noah, have each been given the title Prince of Nassau with the style of Royal Highness. Prince Louis gave up his right to the throne when he married Tessy in September 2006. His wife and children were not granted any titles until now.

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Royal Children Return to School

It seems that the summer months just breezed by this year and already the royal children are returning to their schools and studies. Keeping it stylishly simple in a gray sweater and white slacks, Belgian's Princess Mathilde, accompanied by Prince Philippe ushered their children back to school on September 1st. Besides Elisabeth and Gabriel returning to the routine of classes, their younger brother, Prince Emmanuel joined them for his first day of school.

Last month, Prince Felix of Denmark joined his brother, Prince Nikolai, at Krebs School for the first time. He was taken to school by his mother, Countess Alexandra and his step-father, Martin Jørgensen where his father, Prince Joachim, was waiting to greet him on his first day of classes.

As the school year goes into full swing, some fashion advice was offered by Crown Princess Pavlos of Greece who urged mothers to keep their attire low maintenance and have a stylish coat on hand which can spruce up their appearance.

Princess Mathilde's Baby Due in the Spring 2008

The Belgian Monarchy has issued the news that Princess Mathilde is expecting her fourth child in the spring 2008. Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde have three children, Elisabeth, Gabriel and Emmanuel. Elisabeth is five years old and heir to the throne after her father. Gabriel is four years old and Emmanuel, the youngest, just turned two years old today.

In the announcement, King Albert, Queen Paola, the Royal Family and the family of Princess Mathilde expressed their happiness for the royal couple.

Second Grandchild for Luxembourg's Grand Duke and Grand Duchess

The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg announced the birth of their second grandchild, Noah. Tessy, wife of Prince Louis, gave birth at 2:30pm (local time) on September 21st at the Maternité Grande-Duchesse Charlotte in Luxembourg. Louis and Tessy have an eighteen month old son named Gabriel.