The question can be answered with a straightforward "no." The status of the Grand Duchess in not the same as her husband's. It is, however, not ordinary that the partner of the Grand Duke becomes involved in politics.
The title of Grand Duchess is linked to her husband's title, which has certain implications.
The status of Grand Duchess is neither governed by the Constitution nor by a specific law. In other words, the ministries are not responsible for her activities and she does not need to consult the government before proceeding with her projects.
ADR's Fernand Kartheiser had already criticised in the past that "Orange Week," which is an awareness campaign against violence against women, is under the Grand Duchess's patronage.
Karteiser questioned the universal reach of this event because it focuses exclusively on violence against women. Prime Minister Xavier Bettel stressed that the protection of men was also taken seriously even if violence against women was highlighted more frequently.
