Luxembourg is preparing for a rare royal transition. Grand Duke Henri announced his abdication last year, with his eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, set to succeed him on October 3.

Luxembourg will enthrone a new head of state on Friday, as Grand Duke Henri abdicates his throne to son Guillaume. Grand Duke Henri, 70, will end his 25-year reign of the small European nation, that ...

Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri has abdicated his throne in favor of his son, Guillaume. The Associated Press October 3, 2025, 4:15 AM ...

LUXEMBOURG, Oct 3 (Reuters) - 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 ...

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — A monarchy at the heart of Europe is preparing for a generational change. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg will abdicate the throne Friday after 25 years as head of state in favor of ...

Prince Charles of Luxembourg, 5, is now the new heir to the throne Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen ...