On 24 December 2024, Grand Duke Henri announced in his Christmas message his intention to abdicate in favor of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume on 3 October 2025. The Grand Duke said in his speech, "The Grand Duchess and I are delighted to share with you that Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie will take our place on October 3, 2025."
Earlier this year, Grand Duke Henri named his heir as Representative Lieutenant of Luxembourg, meaning Guillaume now exercises most of the constitutional powers. When Prince Guillaume ascends to the throne, he will assume all powers as the new Grand Duke, and his heir will be his five-year-old eldest son, Prince Charles.
On 4 March 1998, Prince Henri was appointed as Lieutenant Representative by his father, Grand Duke Jean. On 7 October 2000, immediately following the abdication of his father, Henri acceded to the throne as Grand Duke of Luxembourg. On 23 June 2024, his official birthday, Henri announced his plans to appoint his son Guillaume as Lieutenant Representative (Regent) in October.
Stéphanie of Monaco is a real beauty!
ReplyDeleteLuxembourg not Monaco.
Delete00:03 … we don’t need to correct others’ inadvertent errors; a relaxing place here, with no teacher’s here correcting others’ work!
DeleteThis is not a surprise to anyone as he made it obvious just recently without explicitly saying so. I think it is a great idea, to have a few excellent years of retirement enjoying doing all the things he and the GD love most. This will be an exciting year for the whole family.
ReplyDeleteOn the fashion side, Grand Duke Henri looks as smart and elegant as always. Lovely dark blue suit.
- Anon 9:13
This is delightful news. They will be wonderful in their new positions.
ReplyDeleteWow I didn't expect this news but very exciting. Mary
ReplyDeleteWow I didn't expect this news but very exciting. Mary
ReplyDeleteWell this is going to be exciting, when it happens.
ReplyDeleteAlready 25 years. time sure flies. Old Institution new Generation. I wish them the best. MT and Stephanie look very nice, from the men GD Henri looks best.
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We are so happy here in Luxembourg , time for celebrations.
ReplyDeleteWe all love them both, lovely couple!
Princess Stephanie looks beautiful with her hairdo and style of dress.
Ava
This will be a nice change in Luxemburg. The young couple with their two adorable boys. As for fashion. Love Stephanie's dress, esp. the collar. The dress could be just a bit longer. MT finally in a simple dress in one colour that looks good on her
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