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 Lieutenant-Representative and is the
‘unofficial’ power behind the throne now. He’s not telling either.
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What to expect in Luxembourg as Grand Duke begins transferring his powers
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…
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has been a
dedicated supporter of the Luxembourgish athletes at the 2024
Summer Olympics and he has shared a congratulatory post on
Instagram celebrating their achievements. Luxembourg sent
thirteen athletes to Paris for the Games across…
The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of
Luxembourg are packing in the visits at the Olympic Games in Paris
and they’ve brought pretty much their whole family along, too. On
day one, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were
joined by the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of
Luxembourg, as well as their second son, Prince Felix, and two of
his children, at the House of…
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…
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…
A glimpse of Luxembourg's newest prince - and a change to his name
10th January 2024
Luxembourg is still celebrating the birth
of its newest prince, the seventh grandchild for Grand Duke Henri
and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. The new he baby arrived safely
Sunday, 7th January. Two days later, the Grand Duchess posted
a series of images across her social media accounts portraying the
first family moments of Prince Balthazar, including the first
picture of Prince Félix and…
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…
The Luxembourgish Grand Ducal Court has
launched a new website, aimed at explaining the monarchy to
children. After a week of teasers on social media, 27 September saw
the launch of the new platform, which coincided with kids getting
settled into their new school…
Members of the Grand Ducal Family of
Luxembourg have participated in the celebrations that marked the
closure of the Octave. On Sunday, 14 May, the royals attended the
church service at the Our Lady of Luxembourg Cathedral, which was
later followed by a procession and an appearance on the balcony of
the Grand Ducal Palace. The Archbishop of Luxembourg led the
service in the presence…
