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Luxembourg gets a new ruler: see how Grand Duke Guillaume took the throne on a day of royal history

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3rd October 2025
Luxembourg has a brand new Grand Duke following the abdication of the royal who had reigned there for a quarter of a century. Grand Duke Henri stood aside in favour of his eldest son, now Grand Duke Guillaume. The first official events included the abdication, the accession and swearing in of the new Grand Duke and a balcony appearance. A gala dinner is still to come. Here are some of…
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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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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were never going to be 'working royals' and I don't think Fergie is the reason

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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…
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These are the royals that will gather this week to watch an abdication

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29th September 2025
Kings and queens are headed to Luxembourg where, in just a few days’ time, an abdication takes place that will change the country’s monarchy and outlook forever. The royal guest list for the abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg was revealed with just under three weeks to go until he hands over his throne to his eldest son. And it will be a family affair in more ways than…
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