US EditionLuxembourg’s grand duke will abdicate, passing the throne to his son
Grand Duke Henri abdicated to regain personal freedom after 25 years; his son Guillaume, 43, was sworn in as Luxembourg’s seventh grand duke amid traditional ceremonies and European dignitaries.
- Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg abdicated the throne after 25 years, passing it to his son, Grand Duke Guillaume, who is 43 years old and will be the seventh Grand Duke since 1890.
- Guillaume took an oath to Luxembourg's constitution during the coronation ceremony, which was attended by 60 members of the Chamber of Deputies and representatives from various European royal families.
- Pope Leo XIV expressed his congratulations to Grand Duke Guillaume, hoping he will continue promoting a life inspired by Christian values.
- The abdication ceremony marked a significant generational shift in Luxembourg's monarchy, being the first change of monarch in 25 years.
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After 25 years Grand Duke Henri handed over his office to his eldest son: from today Guillaume is the new head of state of Luxembourg.
Luxembourg celebrates Grand Duke Guillaume after his father abdicates (World)
Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state. Church bells rang out just before hundreds crowded outside the Grand Palace began chanting 'Guillaume, Guillaume!' as the new grand duke walked...
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The Straits TimesLuxembourg says 'Vive!' to new Grand Duke Guillaume after his father Henri abdicates
LUXEMBOURG: A cheering crowd chanted “Vive!” to welcome Luxembourg’s new Grand Duke Guillaume on Friday, after his father Henri abdicated, ending nearly 25 years on the throne of the landlocked country.
British royals stay away as European monarchies unite in Luxembourg
Members of Europe’s royal families gathered in Luxembourg on Friday for the historic abdication of Grand Duke Henri, but the British Royal Family were notably absent from the celebrations.The abdication, held at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City, marked the end of Henri’s 25-year reign and the accession of his son, Prince Guillaume, as Grand Duke.It was the first change of monarch in Luxembourg for a quarter of a century, with representa…
Luxembourg experienced a royal mega-day on Friday! Guillaume (43) swore his oath in parliament and is now officially new Grand Duke – after 25 years father Henri (70) touched the scepter to his eldest son. Luxembourg's new Grand Duke is Guillaume V!- Guillaume has officially announced that he will reign as Guillaume V – the first Grand Duke with numbers since Guillaume IV, who died in 1912. In his speech, the new Grand Duke stressed the country'…
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