Saturday 22 April 2023

Q&A - Wedding of Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg to Nicolas Bagory (2023)

You can find details of their wedding here. This is just to answer some Frequent Questions. 

Q1: Why are are they having two Wedding Ceremonies?

In Luxembourg (and a number of other countries), the government doesn’t recognize religious wedding ceremonies.  

So, people are required to get married in a Civil ceremony, where their marriage licences will be signed. For those opting for both a Civil & Religious ceremony, the civil one is usually smaller with just immediate family. 


Q2: Will Nicolas get a title? 

No. Wifes usually automatically take on their husband's title. Husband's don't take on their wives. For Nicolas to have a title, the Grand Duke would have to grant him one, and Grand Duke Henri has not.


Q3: Will Princess Alexandra's title change?

Princess Alexandra will continue to be an HRH Princess. She will add her married name to the end of her title and will become "HRH Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, Princess of Nassau and Princess of Bourbon-Parma, Mrs. Nicolas Bagory."

But the Palace and everyone will likely still call her "Princess Alexandra."


Q4a: Will Alexandra & Nicolas's Children be in the Line of Succession?

Yes. In 2011 the Luxembourg Succession Rules were revised to allow women in the line of succession. This added Alexandra to the line of succession, and allowed her future children to be included. 


Q4a: Will Alexandra & Nicolas's Children have titles?

As their children are down the female line they will not have any title. Children usually get their title from their father. 

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