Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Maria Teresa (born María Teresa Mestre y Batista; 22 March 1956) is the spouse of Grand Duke Henri, who acceded to the throne in 2000. She was born in Cuba.
| María Teresa | |
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 Grand Duchess Maria Teresa in 2009 | |
| Grand Duchess consort of Luxembourg | |
| 7 October 2000 – present | |
| Born | María Teresa Mestre y Batista 22 March 1956 Marianao, Havana, Cuba |
| Spouse | Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg (m. 1981) |
| Issue | Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg,Prince Félix of Luxembourg, Prince Louis of Luxembourg,Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg,Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg |
| House | Luxembourg-Nassau (by marriage) Bourbon-Parma (agnatic) |
| Father | José Antonio Mestre y Álvarez |
| Mother | María Teresa Batista y Falla de Mestre |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Maria Teresa married Prince Henri of Luxembourg in a civil ceremony on 4 February 1981 and a religious ceremony on 14 February 1981. She received a bouquet of red roses as a wedding gift from the then Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
The couple has five children: Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Prince Félix of Luxembourg, Prince Louis of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, and Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg
Titles and Styles
14 February 1981-7 October 2000 Her Royal Highness The Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
7 October 2000 Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess Of Luxembourg Media
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LUX Ordre de Mérite civil et militaire d'Adolphe de Nassau - Grand-croix BAR
Other websites
- Official website of H.R.H Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
- Official website
- The Mentor Foundation charity website