The Grand Ducal Court docket of Luxembourg has launched two new images of the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess forward of Prince Guillaume’s accession in October. The photographs taken on the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg Town display Guillaume solo, dressed neatly in a military swimsuit, a white blouse and a inexperienced patterned tie, with the royal place of abode’s opulent gold furniture within the background.
A 2d portrait displays Prince Guillaume, 43, together with his spouse, Princess Stephanie, 41, with the long run Grand Duke wearing a equivalent apparel. Belgian-born Stephanie appears sublime in a cream mid-length get dressed, with a caped neckline and three-quarter size sleeves.
She wears her hair up in her signature low chignon, accessorising with a couple of gold and emerald earrings. Stephanie’s hanging square-cut diamond engagement with double halo detailing could also be visual on her ring finger.
© Maison du Grand-Duc / Christian AschmanThe portraits might be historically displayed in public structures and companies as soon as the exchange of reign takes position on Friday 3 October. Guillaume’s father, Grand Duke Henri, 70, introduced all through his Christmas message closing December that he would abdicate after 25 years at the throne.
© GettyIt comes after Prince Guillaume used to be appointed as lieutenant consultant (regent) in October 2024, that means he has already assumed numerous his father’s constitutional powers.
Grand Duke Henri’s abdication will happen at the morning of three October, adopted through Prince Guillaume’s swearing-in rite. There might be an look from the brand new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess at the balcony of the palace earlier than a welcome rite at Town Corridor, a meet and greet with the general public, a reception after which a gala dinner.
© Getty PhotographsGuillaume will mark the legit day of his reign on Saturday 4 October, and he’s going to embark on a mini excursion throughout Luxembourg, visiting 5 places. Then on Sunday 5 October, the brand new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess will take part in a Te Deum mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg.
Circle of relatives lifestyles
Guillaume, who’s the eldest kid of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, married Countess Stephanie de Lannoy on 19 October 2012 in a civil rite, with the non secular wedding ceremony happening an afternoon later. The bride wore an ivory lace robe designed through Elie Saab, in conjunction with the Lannoy’s diamond circle of relatives tiara.
© GettyIn Might 2020, the couple welcomed their first son, Charles, adopted through 2d son, François, in March 2023.
