Belgium

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has to rummage in her handbag for a cough sweet as her husband almost interrupts historic abdication

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3rd October 2025
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians appeared to come to the rescue of her husband, King Philippe, as he almost interrupted an abdication with a seasonal cold. As Philippe and Mathilde entered the room in Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal palace to witness the abdication of his cousin, Henri, as ruler of the tiny country, the King of the Belgians began to cough. He took his seat but the cough persisted…
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Royal News

Luxembourg gets a new ruler today: here's what will happen as an abdication and accession unfold

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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 Grand Duke and his wife, Stephanie, will become the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. The heir to the throne will be their elder…
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Features

Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg chooses discreet diamonds for her first portrait as a consort

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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 reign. The tiara was brought to Luxembourg in 1953 by Princess Josephine-Charlotte who was grandmother to the incoming…
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British Royals

Historic portrait of William and Kate to be shown in cathedral with link to another royal Catherine

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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 commissioned in 2021 as they marked their tenth wedding anniversary. The Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund, held by the Cambridge Community Foundation, asked for…
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