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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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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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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Luxembourg

Sentimental tiara pick for Grand Duchess at her last New Year reception before abdication

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17th January 2025
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa celebrated one last New Year’s as her country’s consort, and atop her head was a tiara chosen for sentimental reasons.For the last time, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa presided over the New Year’s Reception for the President and Prime Minister of Luxembourg as well as other members of the government, the Council of State, the judiciary, and the…
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