"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 ceremony at the Grand Ducal Palace. The 43-year-old Guillaume will then be crowned and swear an oath to Luxembourg's constitution in front of guests such as the Dutch and Belgian royal couples."
"Although Guillaume is almost 30 years younger than his father, the new Grand Duke is not expected to change a great deal. The head of state of the world's last remaining grand duchy puts into effect laws and performs representative functions. However, many expect the 43-year-old to offer a slightly warmer touch to the job. Luxembourg is one of the European Union's smallest nations and its richest per capita, seen as a financial powerhouse that hosts important EU institutions like the European Court of Justice and the European Investment Bank."
Grand Duke Henri, 70, will abdicate after a 25-year reign and transfer the throne to his 43-year-old son Guillaume in a ceremony at the Grand Ducal Palace. Guillaume will be crowned, swear an oath to the constitution, and greet the public from a balcony before a weekend tour and concluding Sunday Mass. Dignitaries including Dutch and Belgian royal couples, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and French President Emmanuel Macron will attend events and a gala dinner. Henri began a transition in 2024. Guillaume has two sons, trained at Sandhurst, and holds a double degree from the University of Angers. The role remains largely ceremonial, with expectations of a slightly warmer style.
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