In a historic move, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has announced his abdication, paving the way for his son, Prince Guillaume ...

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg renounced the throne in a surprise abdication on Christmas Eve, according to multiple reports.

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg is leaving the throne. On Tuesday, Dec. 24, the 69-year-old royal announced his abdication ...

In his emotional address, Grand Duke Henri expressed pride in his nearly quarter-century of service to Luxembourg, saying: ...

Prince Guillaume is the next Grand Duke of Luxembourg. The royal will succeed his father on Oct. 3, 2025. Grand Duke Henri, ...

A selection of images charting Grand Duke Henri’s quarter-century as Luxembourg’s head of state, compiled by the Luxemburger ...

In his final Christmas speech as head of state, he reflected on his long reign and announced the date on which he will step ...

According to Henri, it is time for him to retire. He ruled Luxembourg for 24 years, ascending the throne on October 7, 2000, ...

Henri will step-down in favor his son, Prince Guillaume, 43, on Oct. 3, 2025. "All were moments that made us reflect and brought us closer together as a nation," said the outgoing grand duke.

Advertisement Henri follows in the footsteps of his late father, Grand Duke Jean, who likewise abdicated his seat on the throne after 36 years during a Christmas Eve speech in 1999. "When I look ...