Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, 34, has made her first public appearance since announcing her second pregnancy, debuting her baby bump at the Octave Celebrations religious ceremony.
Alexandra and her entrepreneur husband Nicolas Bagory revealed that the princess was expecting another child on 22 May.
A statement from the Grand Ducal Court announced: "Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess have the great pleasure of announcing that Princess Alexandra and Mister Nicolas Bagory are expecting their second child."
The 34-year-old royal took part in the closing ceremony for the religious event dedicated to Our Lady of Luxembourg, joining other family members in the procession despite rainy conditions.
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg stepped out with a baby bump at a recent royal outing.
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Alexandra was photographed wearing a grey dress that showed her growing bump, with her brunette hair worn down. Her husband Nicolas Bagory accompanied her, shielding his wife with a plain umbrella during the outdoor ceremony.
The Grand Ducal Court shared photographs showing Alexandra participating in the procession alongside numerous pilgrims, worshippers, and members of associations.
Following the procession, the Grand Ducal Family greeted the public from the palace balcony.
Alexandra appeared on the balcony with Nicolas and Crown Prince Guillaume, who was carrying his son Prince Charles.
Luxembourg's Grand Ducal Court announced Alexandra was expecting a second baby with her husband last week.
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Alexandra was seen while attending an event with the rest of the Grand Ducal family.
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Grand Duke Henri was seen holding his grandson Prince Francois, who was also attended to by his grandmother Grand Duchess Maria Teresa.
The family gathering provided a warm display of the multi-generational royal household during the religious celebrations.
After announcing Alexandra's pregnancy, the Court revealed a rough expected due date for the new baby, stating: "The birth is expected in the autumn."
The announcement concluded that both the royal family and the Bagory family are sharing in the happiness, with "The Grand Duke, Grand Duchess and members of both families join in the joy of their children."
The family made a balcony appearance despite the rainy conditions.
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According to the Luxembourg government, the Act of Abdication will be signed by Henri on 3 October, alongside the President of the Chamber of Deputies and the Prime Minister.
Guillaume will then be sworn in at the Chamber of Deputies and will subsequently make an appearance on the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace.
The Luxembourg government will host a reception for institutions and the diplomatic corps following the balcony appearance. This gathering will allow officials to formally recognise the new sovereign.
The happy scenes come as Grand Duke Henri prepares to abdicate for his son, Guillaume, later this year.
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The evening will conclude with a gala dinner at the palace, bringing together dignitaries and Royal Family members.
The celebrations will continue on October 4, with the new Grand Duke undertaking official engagements across several Luxembourg cities. In the evening, the royal couple will travel to the capital for special public festivities.
Citizens will be treated to a nocturnal drone show lighting up the sky above Luxembourg City. The royal pair will also attend a concert on the Glacis, allowing the public to join in the celebrations.
The following day, October 5, the Grand Ducal family is expected to attend a special service at Notre Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg.
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This religious ceremony will be held at the invitation of the Archbishop, providing a spiritual dimension to the transition.
Crown Prince Guillaume is married to Princess Stephanie de Lannoy, with whom he tied the knot in 2012. The couple are parents to two young sons – five-year-old Prince Charles and Prince François, who was born in March 2023.
Guillaume is one of five children born to Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa.
The royal couple also have sons Prince Felix, Prince Louis, and Prince Sebastien, as well as a daughter, Princess Alexandra - with the Grand Ducal family now including eight grandchildren, with their latest grandchild, Victoire, born in May last year.
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