Luxembourg

Prince Charles, newest heir in Europe, jumps into his role as the five year old watches his father take Luxembourg's throne

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3rd October 2025
The newest heir to a throne in Europe took to his role with gusto and literally jumped into the part as he became first in line. Prince Charles, aged five, was on hand to see his father become Grand Duke of Luxembourg. And as he took his seat in the Chamber of Deputies, for the solemn moment his dad was sworn in as Head of State, he did what any five year old would do when presented with a…
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Stately new portraits of Luxembourg's future grand duke released

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26th August 2025
With just over a month to go before Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume ascends to the Luxembourgish throne, the Grand Ducal Court is sharing new photos of him and his wife, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie. In one portrait, the future Grand Duke poses alone in a suit. A message accompanying the portraits—which will hang in government buildings and businesses—notes that a future portrait of…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg enjoy jubilee celebrations

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25th June 2025
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg kicked off the Grand Duke’s Silver Jubilee celebrations with a major fireworks show. The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess were joined by Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie to mark the Grand Duke’s twenty-five years on the throne as well as his official public birthday and to celebrate…
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Luxembourg

This royal isn't letting the small matter of an abdication stop his plans for a big jubilee

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1st May 2025
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has announced celebrations for his Silver Jubilee – even though he will actually abdicate before completing twenty five years on the throne. Grand Duke Henri will enjoy three days of celebrations for a quarter of a century of rule in June this year. However, he actually doesn’t complete the 25 years until October 8 this year. And by then, he will have…
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