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…
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg arrives at royal palace to abdicate his throne after 25 years
3rd October 2025
The last moments of the reign of Grand
Duke Henri of Luxembourg are under way after he arrived at the
royal palace to abdicate his throne. At 10am local time on October
3 2025, the Grand Duke will sign the instrument of abdication
inside the Grand Ducal Palace, bringing…
Luxembourg gets a new ruler today: here's what will happen as an abdication and accession unfold
3rd October 2025
Luxembourg gets a brand new ruler and
consort today and it will all happen in historic ceremonies in the
heart of the tiny country. Grand Duke Henri, who has reigned for 25
years, will step aside in favour of his eldest son, Prince
Guillaume. He’ll become the new…
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Queen Mary of Denmark just took royal power dressing to new heights and I'm in awe of how well she does it
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Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed some of
the most powerful people in Europe to her royal palace and gave a
lesson in power dressing while she was at it. As European leaders
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husband to host a glittering gala…
Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg chooses discreet diamonds for her first portrait as a consort
2nd October 2025
The future Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
has chosen a symbolic tiara for her first official portrait as
consort of the tiny European nation. Princess Stephanie of
Luxembourg has worn the Belgian Scroll tiara in the new painting
which marks the start of her husband’s…
On the eve of his accession, Luxembourg's soon to be Grand Duke is immortalised on canvas
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 Ducale The
first shows…
This is the throne of Europe's newest ruler: Luxembourg's soon to be Grand Duke has chosen an historic piece
2nd October 2025
The throne that will be used by the
newest ruler in Europe has been unveiled just hours before he takes
power. Prince Guillaume is set to become Grand Duke of Luxembourg
on the morning of October 3 2025 when his father, Henri, steps
aside in his favour, With the final…
Historic portrait of William and Kate to be shown in cathedral with link to another royal Catherine
2nd October 2025
An historic portrait of William and Kate
that was unveiled just before the Prince became heir to the throne
is getting a new home and one with important royal links. This was
the first official joint painting of the couple and was
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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were never going to be 'working royals' and I don't think Fergie is the reason
30th September 2025
They’re young, they’re royal and their
granny was Queen Elizabeth II and, for many, that’s led to an
almost eternal debate about when, rather than if, Princess Beatrice
and Princess Eugenie will join the ranks of ‘working royals’. Now,
as their mother faces yet more controversy, this time over an email
she sent to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, it’s…
