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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Grand Duke won't be drawn on actual abdication date

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9th October 2024
Don’t ask, they’re not telling! Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg knows exactly when he officially plans to abdicate in favour of his son, but he’s not prepared to tell us just yet. And don’t bother asking Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, who, on Tuesday, became…
Luxembourg

What to expect in Luxembourg as Grand Duke begins transferring his powers

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8th October 2024
As Grand Duke Henri officially transfers power to his son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume this afternoon in Luxembourg, let’s refresh on what this means, what to expect today, and what this means for the future of the Grand Ducal Family. The Grand Duke Announces His Plans Back in June, on his official birthday, Grand Duke Henri announced his intention to make his eldest son and heir…
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Luxembourg

A small country facing big changes: Luxembourg begins countdown to an abdication

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26th June 2024
As Luxembourg was celebrating its National Day, Grand Duke Henri made an announcement that shook the royal world, as he ended his speech with the news that, starting October 1st 2024, his son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, would be named Lieutenant-Représentant.  This nomination is generally seen as a precursor to a process of abdication; it has already happened twice before, with both…
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The Grand Ducal Palace of Luxembourg

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25th June 2024
With Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s announcement that he will begin transferring power to his son and heir, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, in October, all eyes will be on Luxembourg City. Where do the Luxembourgish royals live in Luxembourg City? The…
Luxembourg

A brand new line of succession in Luxembourg as 2024 gets under way

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9th January 2024
A birth is always a happy occasion, but when it happens in a royal family, it is also a source of some changes, especially when it comes to the succession line.  This was the case in Luxembourg, where the birth of Prince Balthazar caused a shift down the succession line for Princess Alexandra, who is expecting a child in the spring, and Prince Sébastien.  Prince Louis and his two…
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