No review, no outlook: Luxembourg’s monarchy without a media discussion for the anniversary

For the 25th anniversary of the throne of Grand Duke Henri, the « Luxemburger Word », « Télécran », « Virgule », « Luxembourg Times » and « Contacto » together with « Radio Latina » prepared some questions to give our readers an insight into the eventful life as head of state.

We wanted from Grand Duke Henri Know how he looks back on his life as head of state, through which heights and depths he went? What do he and his wife wish Grand Duchess Maria Teresafor successors inheritance great duke Guillaume? What does Henri look back on the state crisis triggered by the vote on the euthana law law and the subsequent constitutional reform and what future does he see in general for the Luxembourg monarchy?

Whether the two, after abdication of Henris, will continue to hold honorary offices in retirement and who will contribute socially in this country, was also on the question list. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa has been setting up as part of the charity she founded « Stand, Speak, Rise Up! » for the victims of sexual violence in conflict areas.

In order to discuss these and other topics, the Mediahuis brands had been promised a conversation next Friday, as well as other media in Luxembourg.

Review of the national holiday

Then on Tuesday afternoon the surprise came by phone. The Grand Ducal Couple canceled all interview dates, on the grounds: « The gentlemen don’t feel it. » According to Hofmarschallin Sasha Baillie, the format does not appeal to you as a retrospective for 25 years of throne.

According to the farm, an alternative appointment for media interviews with the couple before the enthronement of genetic dazzo Guillaume on October 3 is not planned. There was no direct answer to the offer of the « word », other formats.

At the request of the « Luxemburger Word » it was said by the court marshal, Grand Duke Henri would look back on his term in his traditional speech on June 23 on June 23 and « share with the country ».

On the national holiday, journalists will be present from the « Luxemburger Word » and the other Mediahuis brands for the historical moment of the speech by Grand Duke Henri in the Philharmonie.