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Accession of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

by 07/10/2025
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The Queen of The Netherlands and the King and Queen of Belgium joined the Grand Ducal Family to mark the Accession of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on this day in 2000, 25 years ago, upon the Abdication of Grand Duke Jean!

The Ceremonies began with the abdication of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg at the Grand Ducal Palace.

Afterwards, the Grand Ducal Family and Royal Guests joined Grand Duke Henri as he took the constitutional oath before the Chamber of Deputies.

Later, the new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess waved to crowds from the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace, joined by members of the Grand Ducal Family and Royal Guests.

Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands and King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium joined the Grand Ducal Family.

Grand Duke Henri wore Uniform with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau. Grand Duchess Maria Theresa wore a Diamond Rosette Necklace and Earrings, and the Sash and Star of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.

The Grand Ducal Family also attended a Service of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Luxembourg.

Several months later, Royal Heirs from around Europe joined the Grand Ducal Family for a Dinner and Gala Performance at the Grand Ducal Palace to celebrate the Enthronement of Grand Duke Henri in April 2001.

Luxembourg Empire Tiara

Belgian Scroll Tiara

Chaumet Emerald Tiara

Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara

Chaumet Choker Tiara

Vine Leaves Tiara

Aquamarine Bandeau Tiara

Congo Diamond Necklace Tiara

Citrine and Pearl Tiara

Emerald Peacock Tiara

Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara

Chaumet Emerald Tiara

Vine Leaves Tiara

Sapphire Necklace Tiara

Diamond Floral Tiara

Chaumet Choker Tiara

Diamond Butterfly Tiara

Aquamarine Tiara

Turquoise Tiara

Diamond Earrings

Turquoise Necklace

Diamond Floral Tiara

Citrine and Pearl Tiara

Amethyst Tiara

Turquoise Tiara

Oval Amethyst Tiara

Diamond Butterfly Tiara

Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Suite

Floral Diamond Necklace

Sapphire Necklace Tiara

Sapphire Bracelet Tiara

Art Deco Sapphire Necklace Tiara

Princess Ingeborg’s Pearl Brooch

Pearl Negligee Brooch

Antique Emerald Earrings

Luxembourg Royal Tiaras

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