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| Our Lady of Luxembourg Tapestry Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons |
The Octave is a 2 week pilgrimage to honor the patron saint of Luxembourg, Our Lady of Luxembourg. The Octave takes place annually between the 3rd & 5th Sunday after Easter. The pilgrimage ends at Notre-Dame de Luxembourg Cathedral with a special closing ceremony. The Royal Family will end the day with a balcony appearance.
Typical Schedule
- Service at Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg (10:30 AM)
- Closing procession of the Octave (3 PM)
- Appearance on the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace (5:45 PM)
Royal Attendance at Octave Events
X- Attended Closing Service
O - Attended Other Events
| Royal | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Duke Henri | X | XO | XO | XO |
| Grand Duchess Maria Teresa | X | XO | XO | XO |
| Prince Guillaume | X | XO | O | O |
| Princess Stephanie | X | XO | O | O |
| Prince Charles | O | O | O | |
| Prince François | O | O | ||
| Prince Felix | XO | |||
| Princess Claire | XO | |||
| Princess Amalia | O | |||
| Prince Liam | O | |||
| Prince Louis | XO | |||
| - |
Notes:
2020 - The service & procession was cancelled due to the Pandemic.
2021- The procession was canceled due to the Pandemic.
2024 - The 400th Anniversary of the Octave religious festival
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