Grand Duke Henri Announces Abdication in Christmas Speech

Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Prince Guillaume, Princess Stephanie and Prince Charles

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."

Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Prince Guillaume, Princess Stephanie and Prince Charles

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.

Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Prince Guillaume, Princess Stephanie and 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.

Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Prince Guillaume, Princess Stephanie and Prince Charles
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  1. غير معرف26/12/24 19:00

    Stéphanie of Monaco is a real beauty!

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    1. غير معرف27/12/24 00:03

      Luxembourg not Monaco.

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    2. غير معرف27/12/24 10:56

      00:03 … we don’t need to correct others’ inadvertent errors; a relaxing place here, with no teacher’s here correcting others’ work!

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    3. غير معرف27/12/24 13:15

      Dear anon 10:56
      I had to laugh about your comment being myself a teacher. And believe me, I don't always correct others. Sometimes I am happy when I don't see so many mistakes.😉 I.P.

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    4. Anon at 10:56, you don't seem to be relaxed at all. I don't think it's wrong to correct to the right country and it was only a harmless statement. There is Stephanie also in Monaco, so it's easy to make an error...
      Happy New Year to all of you! Why not try to be more kind hearted next year 🎆✨️🤗

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    5. غير معرف27/12/24 16:19

      @Anon 10:56 The correction was not rude. She had the wrong Stephanie. A simple mistake, simply corrected. Correcting other's work is correcting their punctuation or spelling, not pointing out an incorrect name.

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    6. غير معرف28/12/24 07:01

      I agree with Anon. 16:19

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  2. غير معرف26/12/24 20:04

    This 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.

    On the fashion side, Grand Duke Henri looks as smart and elegant as always. Lovely dark blue suit.
    - Anon 9:13

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  3. غير معرف26/12/24 20:38

    This is delightful news. They will be wonderful in their new positions.

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  4. غير معرف26/12/24 20:56

    Wow I didn't expect this news but very exciting. Mary

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  5. غير معرف26/12/24 20:56

    Wow I didn't expect this news but very exciting. Mary

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  6. Well this is going to be exciting, when it happens.

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  7. غير معرف26/12/24 23:08

    Already 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.
    css

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  8. غير معرف26/12/24 23:42

    We are so happy here in Luxembourg , time for celebrations.
    We all love them both, lovely couple!
    Princess Stephanie looks beautiful with her hairdo and style of dress.
    Ava

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  9. غير معرف27/12/24 12:04

    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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  10. Je ne peux pas dire que j'ai hâte d'arriver au mois d'octobre 2025 où nous verrons le Grand-Duc Henri abdiquer en faveur du Grand-Duc héritier Guillaume même si avec Stéphanie, il forme vraiment un charmant couple parent de deux adorables princes !

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