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There was no herald or staff-tapping court chamberlain to announce Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg as he entered the drawing room of his embassy Monday night to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his country's liberation by Allied forces during World War II.
The hush descending over the 200-strong crowd might partly be explained by the awe-inspiring effect of royalty on most ordinary mortals, although the grand duke's blond, ruddy good looks, exquisite tailoring and quiet but commanding presence no doubt played a part.See the full content of this document
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Luxembourg Thanks War Ally
Backs stiffened and postures visibly straightened as the tiny state's hereditary ruler spoke movingly of Luxembo...
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