Weekly Roundup: New Year's Receptions, Concerts, and Interviews

For this week's Roundup, we're featuring the different New Year's events that occurred in recent days.

Hereditary Prince Alois participated in an interview around December 31st, but we're still trying to locate more about it. (We'll update if and when it shows up.)

Additionally, Prince Hans-Adam gave a New Year's interview, in which he talks about Christmas with a large family, as well as how fortunate he feels that his sons have been able to take on professional roles that suit them individually. He also mentions that the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein will be observed this year, so there are some exciting events to look forward to. Part 1 of the interview here and Part 2 here.

Photo: © Cour grand-ducale / Claude Piscitelli

Of course, we also want to post again about Grand Duke Jean's 98th birthday celebration on January 5th, with the wonderful family picture that was released.

Photo: © Cour grand-ducale / Sophie Margue

Meanwhile in Luxembourg work activities, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa held the first of two receptions on January 8th. This event welcomed members of the Chambre des députés, as well as the Prime Minister and other members of government.

Photo: © Cour grand-ducale / Sophie Margue

The following day, on the 9th, the Grand Ducal couple held the second reception for members of the Bureau du Conseil d'Etat, members of the Diplomatic Corps currently living in Luxembourg, and members of the Grand Ducal household.

Photo: © Cour grand-ducale / Sophie Margue

Also on January 9th, Grand Duke Henri attended the New Year's Concert performance from the Orchestre Philharmonique de Luxembourg, under the direction of Sir Lawrence Foster. The Grand Duke has been a patron of this event since 2013.

Photo: llv.li

And back in Liechtenstein, Prince Hans-Adam, Princess Marie, Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie also held a New Year's reception at Schloss Vaduz on Thursday. Many more photos available here.

Earlier today, the sad news that the father of Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie has passed away reached us. For more information, we direct you to this post.