Duke Henri of Luxembourg abdicated in favor of his son Guillaume.

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg abdicated on October 3 in favor of his son Guillaume, ending 25 years of rule. The ceremony was broadcast on the YouTube channel of the Reuters news agency.

According to the Associated Press, the Monarch announced his decision in a Christmas speech on December 25, 2024, stressing that it was time for him to retire.

Henri became Grand Duke of Luxembourg on October 7, 2000. He ascended the throne at the age of 45 after the abdication of his father Jean, who ruled the country for 36 years. Henri is the ninth ruler of Luxembourg and one of the 12 monarchs in Europe.

The process of transferring power to the hereditary Grand Duke began in 2024, when 43-year-old Guillaume was already fulfilling many of his father's duties, acting as a lieutenant representative of the duchy. Together with him, his wife, the Belgian Countess Stephanie de Lannois, ascends to the throne.

Luxembourg, although the smallest country in Europe, has highly developed industrial sectors. It is an important international financial and tourist center, she added. "Газета.Ru ".

On September 30, it was reported that Crown Princess Amalie of the Netherlands began training in a program designed to prepare for military service in the reserve. Also, according to the royal decree, she was enlisted in the reserve of the armed forces of the state.

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