A lovely reply arrived this week from Luxembourg. I had written to Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa to wish them a Merry Christmas. This is my 2nd reply for Christmas 2022.
The front of the envelope is the same as we've seen in recent years. The envelope is franked with the Palace's Port Payé (Postage Paid) account number with Post Luxembourg. This box is the usually used by Franking customers, with exception of the last row "Service du Grand-Duc" which has been added for the Palace's use.
The back of the envelope is the usual from the couple, the Royal Crown of Luxembourg which is embossed in blue.
Inside is a flat card, with a pre-typed message in French. This is the first Christmas reply I have gotten from the couple in French. Usually, they print off their Christmas card in at least two languages (English & French).
The card says:
Luxembourg December 2022
Very touched by your kind message, Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg thank you very much and send you their best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023.
Also in the envelope is a photo of Grand Duke Henri. This is the first time I've received a photo as part of my Christmas reply from the couple. This photo was released in April 2022, to coincide with Grand Duke Henri's birthday. I'm sure why this year I got a photo, or why they just included one of Grand Duke Henri and not of both of the royals.
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| Photo: Maison du Grand-Duc/Marion Dessard |
On the back of the photo is some terms of use of the photo.
Translated the message on the back of the photo says:
Terms of use of this photo:
- This photo is the exclusive property of the Maison du Grand-Duc.
- Mandatory mention of copyright: © Maison du Grand-Duc/Marion Dessard
- Any modification, transformation or adaptation is prohibited'
- Any provision to one or more third parties is prohibited.
- Any commercial transaction of this photo or resale is prohibited.
- The user undertakes to use this photo which does not contract with the principles of human dignity and respect for the person. and to notify us, for agreement, of each use that will be made of it.
