Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg abdicates: Inside the historic day as his son Prince Guillaume accedes to the throne

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg announced his intention to abdicate in December 2024, during his annual Christmas broadcast. During his speech, he said, ‘It has been a period during which Luxembourg has undergone great changes, and I am proud to have been able to, together with the Grand Duchess, walk this path with you.’

He went on to say that whilst ‘the…