Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Luxembourg Welcomes Grand Duke Guillaume
Luxembourg has a new leader!
Grand Duke Guillaume took over after his father, Henri, stepped down.
This happened on Friday.
People cheered and welcomed the new Grand Duke.
Guests included royals and leaders from nearby countries.
The new Grand Duke is expected to uphold the country's values and represent Luxembourg well.
The country is a constitutional monarchy where the Grand Duke has executive power.
Grand Duke Guillaume became the new leader of Luxembourg on Friday.
His father, Henri, abdicated after nearly 25 years.
The swearing-in ceremony took place in Luxembourg City.
Royals and heads of state from across Europe attended the event.
Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy with a population under 700,000.
- Who
- Grand Duke Guillaume
- What
- Became Grand Duke of Luxembourg
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Luxembourg
- Why
- After his father, Henri, abdicated
- New Grand Duke
- Guillaume
- Former Grand Duke
- Henri
- Event
- Abdication & Swearing-in
- Location
- Luxembourg
- Attendees
- European Royals and Heads of State
