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Archduke Imre and Archduchess Kathleen | Washington DC Wedding Photography

Here are a handful of images from the 8 September royal wedding in Washington DC.


Kathleen and her father, Robert

Archduke Imre awaiting his bride


The Latin Solemn High Nuptial Mass, which followed the wedding ceremony, was celebrated by Monsignor Charles E. Pope with Father Gregory S. Thompson as deacon and Father Edwin E. Perez as subdeacon.

His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Imre 
and 
Her Imperial and Royal Highness Archduchess Kathleen Elizabeth of Austria

 Monsignor Charles E. Pope delivers a beautiful and moving homily.


The Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, Third Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington in Virginia, presents an Apostolic Blessing from His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, to the couple prior to their departure.



St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church "Old St. Mary's" in Washington D.C.

 The extended families of the couple

 The wedding was followed by a reception at the luxurious St. Regis Hotel in Washington D.C.

Archduke Carl Christian of Austria and Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg, parents of the groom

13 comments:

Boracay Wedding said...

Kathleen is so pretty and with her amazing wedding dress. Congratulations both of you Kathleen & Archduke Imre.

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful and traditional wedding! Congratulations to them both!

Marijke van Schipstal said...

Thank you Craig,for sharing this beautiful pictures!

Anonymous said...

The kind of couple that made my grandmother sigh and say "what beautiful children there are to come!"

Lori said...

Love them! Beautiful work and congratulations to the happy couple :)

Anonymous said...

wow! what a beautiful day. Congratulations.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely beautiful wedding! Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

Wedding ceremony followed by Solemn High Mass how does that work it sounds wonderful but I always thought the wedding HAD to take place during the mass?? Something special in the Latin Rite??

Anonymous said...

Yes, in the Extraordinary Form, the wedding ceremony takes place first, and is then followed by the Mass.

Unknown said...

Great photos! It was a great pleasure meeting you in Washington, DC, and I look forward to eventually seeing more of your wedding photos. Sincerely, Katja

Anonymous said...

Your photographs are very good.

Anonymous said...

She is such a beautiful bride! I heard they met in the same church they were married in?

Anonymous said...

Wonderful couple! I could look at the photos all day! Does anybody know the birthdate of Kathleen? (To register in the "Gotha")


Greetings from Germany, Stefanie

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