A day of engagements in Luxembourg
11 May 2017
11 May 2017 - Attending the official commemoration of the 1867 Treaty of London at Luxembourg City Museum; the Treaty confirmed Luxembourg’s independence and neutrality in the aftermath of the Austro-Prussian War and the Luxembourg Crisis. On arrival, visit of the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM) to tour current exhibitions by British artists Sir Tony Cragg and Darren Almond and attend a reception with leading young Luxembourgers in the fields of culture, education, business and the charitable sector. Then, a stop at central Place Clairefontaine and a tour of a cycling-themed festival, which celebrates the shared UK and Luxembourg passion for the sport. Next, Catherine called on Their Royal Highnesses The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg at the Grand Ducal Palace.
Then the Duchess continued to Dräi Eechelen Museum for the main commemoration event, attended by the Prime Minister and other personalities.
New coat: bespoke coatdress by Emilia Wickstead in baby blue double wool crepe; new earrings: blue topaz and diamond drop earrings in white gold by Kiki McDonough; "Empress" white gold pendant by Mappin & Webb; textured woven leather clutch bag by Etui Bags; "Fern" courts in trench nappa leather by L.K. Bennett (Daily Mail article here).
