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Coverage dated October 2, 2025

Luxembourg’s grand duke abdicates after 25 years, passing throne to son

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri abdicated his throne on Friday in favor of his son, Guillaume.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri abdicates with son taking over – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Grand Duke Henri abdicated his throne after 25 years, with his son Guillaume sworn in in his place. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to attend the gala dinner on Friday evening.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Luxembourg: Grand Duke will abdicate with son to take over – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Grand Duke Henri is abdicating his throne after 25 years, with his son Guillaume to take his place. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to attend the gala dinner on Friday evening.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Luxembourg’s grand duke abdicates after 25 years, passing throne to son (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri abdicated his throne on Friday in favor of his son, Guillaume.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Luxembourg: Grand Duke abdicates with son taking over – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Grand Duke Henri is abdicating his throne after 25 years, with his son Guillaume to take his place. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to attend the gala dinner on Friday evening.

  5. New York Post

    Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri abdicates, passes throne to his son Guillaume in historic, star-studded ceremony (opens New York Post)

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    Grand Duke Henri, of Luxembourg has abdicated the throne in favor of his son, Guillaume, in a historic ceremony attended by world leaders and royals on Friday.

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