The Dutch and Belgian Royal Families have joined the Grand Ducal Family for the Accession of Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg on October 3rd, upon the Abdication of Grand Duke Henri.
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg received the Dutch and Belgian Royal Families as well as the President of the European Council, the President of the European Parliament and national Dignitaries outside the Palais Grand-Ducal.
Grand Duke Henri signed the document of abdication in the Salle des Fêtes at Palais Grand-Ducal, which was followed by a reading of the Grand Ducal decree and a speech by the Prime Minister.
Afterwards, the Grand Ducal Family and the Dutch and Belgian Royal Families joined Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie to walk from the Palais Grand-Ducal to the adjacent Hôtel de la Chambre des Députés.
Grand Duke Guillaume took his seat on the Throne with a reading of the Grand Ducal decree concerning the abdication by Prime Minister Luc Frieden, ahead of the swearing-in of Grand Duke Guillaume:
“I swear to observe the Constitution and the laws and to faithfully fulfill my constitutional duties.”
Grand Duke Guillaume wore the military uniform of a General, Commander of the Army with the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau. Grand Duchess Stéphanie wore her Diamond Earrings with the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (wearing the Dutch Diamond Stars) with the Princess of Orange
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium (wearing her Diamond Earrings) with the Duchess of Brabant
Prince Félix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg
Prince Louis and Prince Sébastien
Princess Alexandra and Nicolas Bagory
Archduke Carl-Christian and Archduchess Marie Astrid of Austria
Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein and Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg and Liechtenstein
Prince Jean and Princess Diane of Nassau
Prince Guillaume and Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg
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We are outside the Grand Ducal Palace and looking forward to today’s festivities!
- Abdication ceremony of HRH Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace (10.00 am)
- Swearing-in ceremony of HRH Grand Duke Guillaume at the Chamber of Deputies (11.00 am)
- Appearance of the Grand Ducal Family on the Balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace (12.15 pm)
- Welcome at the City Hall by the mayor of the City of Luxembourg (01.05 pm)
- Meeting of the new Grand Ducal Couple with the public on Place Guillaume II (01.25 pm)
- Reception at the Cercle Cité hosted by the Government (01.50 pm)
- Gala dinner at the Grand Ducal Palace (07.15 pm )
Foreign Dignitaries
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands with the Princess of Orange
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium with the Duchess of Brabant
The Presidents and First Ladies of France and Germany will only attend the Gala Dinner
President of the European Parliament
President of the European Council
Luxembourg Empire Tiara
Belgian Scroll Tiara
Chaumet Emerald Tiara
Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara
Chaumet Choker Tiara
Vine Leaves Tiara
Aquamarine Bandeau Tiara
Congo Diamond Necklace Tiara
Citrine and Pearl Tiara
Emerald Peacock Tiara
Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara
Chaumet Emerald Tiara
Vine Leaves Tiara
Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Diamond Floral Tiara
Chaumet Choker Tiara
Diamond Butterfly Tiara
Aquamarine Tiara
Turquoise Tiara
Diamond Earrings
Turquoise Necklace
Diamond Floral Tiara
Citrine and Pearl Tiara
Amethyst Tiara
Turquoise Tiara
Oval Amethyst Tiara
Diamond Butterfly Tiara
Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Suite
Floral Diamond Necklace
Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Sapphire Bracelet Tiara
Art Deco Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Princess Ingeborg’s Pearl Brooch
Pearl Negligee Brooch
Antique Emerald Earrings
Luxembourg Royal Tiaras
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