Royal Musings: In Luxembourg, Informal meeting of German-speaking heads of State

The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg hosted the 20th meeting between the heads of state and their spouses of German-speaking countries.

all photos © Maison du Grand-Duc / Kary Barthelmey The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess with Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender

The first working meeting of the summit was held in the Château library, during which the situation in each country was discussed on a national and international scale.

The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess with Viola Amherd, President of Switzerland.

with the Hereditary Prince and Princess of Liechtenstein

with the King and Queen of the Belgians

The Grand Ducal Couple then invited the guests to a tour of the library and gardens of the Château de Berg. On the sidelines of the dinner, the cellist André Mergenthaler amazed the audience with his offbeat art.