On Friday, 3 October 2025, Grand Duke Guillaume ascended the throne of Luxembourg after swearing an oath in a traditional ceremony at the Grand Ducal Palace. His wife, Stéphanie, became the new Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. The new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess then greeted the public during a walkabout on Place Guillaume II.
Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie, together with their guests, walked from the Grand Ducal Palace to the Town Hall, where a formal session was held. The session included an address by Mayor Lydie Polfer, and the signing of the Golden Book.
At the Cercle Cité, the Government hosted a reception for representatives of European and national institutions, as well as members of the diplomatic corps, both resident and non-resident. Guests filed past the new Grand Ducal Couple, accompanied by the Prime Minister, Luc Frieden, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Xavier Bettel, to greet the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess.
I am sure that this is a long and draining day for the new Grandducal couple. But I do not forgive GD Stéphanie for changing back into her blue chiffon gown for the banquet, simply plonking the Belgian Scroll Tiara on top. The afternoon reception gown shown here is again very predictable and something she has worn before. Nothing against re-wears, of course, but for that once-in-a-lifetime occasion ... well, perhaps a new day dress should have been on the agenda. The (main) Luxembourg family did not convince me today, fashion-wise (Ex GD Maria-Teresa the only exception this morning, so far).
ReplyDeleteI much prefer this dress on Stephanie than the blue chiffon one she wore earlier. Here she looks smart and chic, and every bit a modern Grand Duchess. Lovely!
ReplyDelete- Anon 9:13
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