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Luxembourg’s grand duke will abdicate, passing the throne to his son

Guillaume will face major challenges including an aging population and housing costs while leading Luxembourg's strong economy and role in EU institutions, experts say.

  • Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg will abdicate the throne on Friday after 25 years as head of state in favor of his eldest son, Guillaume.
  • Guillaume will be Luxembourg's seventh grand duke since 1890 and will have to help the government grapple with issues like an aging population and soaring housing costs.
  • Luxembourg is a financial powerhouse that hosts important EU institutions and has a strong economy with virtually no unemployment.
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On Christmas Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg had announced that he wanted to abdicate within a year. On this Friday his son Guillaume will inherit him. The press is already in the royal rush in advance.

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Luxembourg's grand duke will abdicate, passing the throne to his son

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg is set to abdicate the throne on Friday after 25 years, passing the role to his eldest son, Guillaume.

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After 25 years there is a change at the head of the Luxembourg Grand Duchy. It is not only a historic day for the Royals.

After 25 years of reign, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg will abdicate in favor of his son Guillaume, opening a new chapter in the country's monarchy. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Associated Press. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has announced his abdication after 25 years of reign. The throne will pass to his eldest son, Crown Prince Guillaume, symbolizing the beginning of a new era in the history of one of Europe's oldest monarch…

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lequotidien.lu broke the news in on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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