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Luxembourg's royals get ahead of history as they switch up their website before throne is handed over

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3rd October 2025
The royal family of Luxembourg got ahead of history as the country’s throne changed hands.Grand Duke Henri abdicated in favour of his eldest son, Guillaume, at 10am on October 3 2025. However, at least five minutes before he signed the document marking the end of his reign, the modern chronicle of his royal dynasty had moved on.The official webpage of the Grand Ducal Court placed…
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Royal News

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg abdicates in historic ceremony at Grand Ducal Palace

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3rd October 2025
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated his throne in an historic ceremony at the royal palace.The Grand Duke, whose reign began almost exactly 25 years earlier, signed an instrument of abdication which brought to an end his rule.He was immediately succeeded by his eldest son, Guilluame, who is now the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.At Henri’s side was his wife of 44 years…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales says Prince Louis wants to fly planes

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2nd October 2025
The Princess of Wales has revealed that Prince Louis currently has his heart set on being a pilot when he’s older.On a visit to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, Kate said that her youngest really wants to follow in his dad’s footsteps and get behind the controls of a plane. Prince William served as an RAF search-and-rescue pilot for four years and then as a pilot for the air…
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On the eve of his accession, Luxembourg's soon to be Grand Duke is immortalised on canvas

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2nd October 2025
The first official painted portraits of Luxembourg’s soon to be ruler have been released on the anniversary of his accession.With just hours to go until Prince Guillaume becomes Grand Duke, three paintings have been unveiled which will act as official portraits of the new Head of State and of his consort, Princess Stephanie.Louise Pragnell. Cour Grand DucaleThe first shows…
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