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Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri abdicates with son taking over
Luxembourg has enthroned a new head of state on Friday, after Grand Duke Henri abdicated the throne to his son Guillaume. Grand Duke Henri, 70, ended his 25-year reign of the small European nation, with a population of about 680,000 people, in a...
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Luxembourg enthrones Grand Duke Guillaume as new monarch
Hundreds of people – including European royalty – flocked to Luxembourg on Friday to witness the enthronement of Grand Duke Guillaume as monarch, after his father Henri officially abdicated, ending a 25-year reign in the tiny EU nation. Wearing a...
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Luxembourg crowns new grand duke after abdication
Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state. Flanked by his wife, the new Grand Duchess Stephanie, Grand Duke Guillaume, 43, swore the...
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Ukraine Prepares to Sell State-Owned Sense Bank, Ukrgasbank
Ukraine’s government has decided to begin preparations for selling state-owned Sense Bank and Ukrgasbank, marking a shift from its earlier stance of avoiding bank sales during wartime. Instead, the government now aims to reduce its share in the...
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Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, 70, abdicates in favour of his son at ceremony attended by glamorous royals from across the world
Luxembourg installed a new head of state on Friday, with Grand Duke Henri, 70, abdicating the throne and his son Guillaume, 43, taking his place. Henri revealed in a shock announcement last December that he would be bringing his then-24-year reign...
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Who is Guillaume, Luxembourg’s new Grand Duke
Hundreds of people, including European royalty, thronged Luxembourg on Friday (October 3, 2025) to witness the enthronement of Grand Duke Guillaume as monarch after his father, Henri, officially abdicated, ending a 25-year reign in the tiny EU...
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Luxembourg's grand duke abdicates after 25 years
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Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri looks at his son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, during Henri's abdication ceremony at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg, on October 3, 2025. KAI PFAFFENBACH / REUTERS Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri abdicated his...
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Your Weekly Recap: Doctors threaten CNS pullout, Luxembourg activist detained in Gaza flotilla, and US government shuts down
Your Weekly Recap for 29 September–3 October 2025. Here are five things you should know at the end of this week: Doctors and dentists threaten withdrawal from CNS agreement over 'unequal treatment' Court hears closing arguments in Nepalese...
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European Christmas market deals you can start booking now including Prague and Cologne
Travel firms including Love Holidays, Wowcher, TUI and Shearings are offering package trips to Christmas market destinations including Prague, Cologne and Krakow This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we...
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Luxembourg: Grand Duke will abdicate with son to take over
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 has a population of about 680,000 people, in a...
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A Guide to the Luxembourg Royal Family Tree
Today, Grand Duke Henri abdicates the Luxembourg throne in favor of his eldest son, the new Grand Duke Guillaume. The abdication follows Luxembourg royal tradition, as the past three generations of monarchs have all abdicated and Grand Duke...
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Luxembourg welcomes new Grand Duke as Henri steps down
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Luxembourg is preparing for a historic transition on Friday as Prince Guillaume ascends the throne, succeeding his father, Grand Duke Henri. Henri’s official abdication will bring an end to his 25-year reign, marking the beginning of a new era for...
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Luxembourg gets new Grand Duke with royal abdication
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The Derby Informer - Kansas
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Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign Friday with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. The small European nation of about 680,000 people is to light up...
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Luxembourg’s grand duke to abdicate after 25 years, passing throne to son
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Botched rollout: New flu vaccine recommended but unavailable in Luxembourg
Luxembourg's health authorities are facing sharp criticism from pharmacists for recommending a new flu vaccine that is not yet available, creating confusion just days before the annual vaccination campaign begins. The National Health Directorate...
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Sunday work, commercial hours: Government plans law amendments in the near future
A sweeping reform of Luxembourg's Sunday work and shop opening hours was proposed by the government Wednesday, a move that would grant small businesses more flexibility but has drawn criticism from trade unions. On Wednesday, the Luxembourg...
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The end of an era: Grand Duke Henri abdicates after 25 years on Luxembourg's throne
Grand Duke Henri has officially abdicated after 25 years as Luxembourg's head of state, marking the end of an era and paving the way for his son Guillaume to take over reigns. After 25 years as Luxembourg's head of state, Grand Duke Henri...
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Embodies 'stability and independence': Luxembourg gets new Grand Duke with royal abdication
Luxembourg ushers in a generational shift on Friday as 43-year-old Prince Guillaume prepares to take the throne, succeeding his father in a carefully choreographed royal transition. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign Friday with Prince...
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October 3, 2025: Russia’s Drone Attacks, US-Qatar Pact, EU Financial Disputes
In the morning of October 3, 2025, the world’s attention is focused on several key events: from Russia’s deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles against Ukraine to the United States’ new positions on safeguarding Qatar and financial discussions in...
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Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg chooses discreet diamonds for her first portrait as a consort
The future Grand Duchess of Luxembourg has chosen a symbolic tiara for her first official portrait as consort of the tiny European nation. Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg has worn the Belgian Scroll tiara in the new painting which marks the start...
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