Overview
Friday, 3 October 2025
Witness a historic moment with the abdication ceremony of HRH Grand Duke Henri and the swearing-in ceremony of HRH Grand Duke Guillaume. Meet the new Grand Ducal couple and follow the events on a giant screen.
9:30
Live broadcast in Place Guillaume II
The public can follow HRH Grand Duke Guillaume's accession to the throne on a giant screen set up in Place Guillaume II. Every key moment of the ceremonies at the palace and the Chamber of Deputies will be broadcast live.
10:00
Grand Duke Henri: Abdication ceremony
Abdication ceremony of HRH Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace.
10:15
Grand Duke Henri: Lowering of the flag
Lowering of the flag with the monogram of Grand Duke Henri, Boulevard Franklin D. Roosevelt.
11:00
Grand Duke Guillaume: Swearing-in ceremony
Swearing-in ceremony of HRH Grand Duke Guillaume at the Chamber of Deputies.
11:30
Grand Duke Guillaume: Raising of the flag
Raising of the flag with the monogram of Grand Duke Guillaume, Boulevard Franklin D. Roosevelt.
12:15
Appearance by the Grand Ducal family
The Grand Ducal family will appear on the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace.
12:45
Walkabout in Place Guillaume II
The Grand Ducal family and foreign dignitaries will walk from the Grand Ducal Palace to Luxembourg City Hall.
13:05
Welcome at Luxembourg City Hall
- Luxembourg City Mayor Lydie Polfer will give an address
- The City of Luxembourg official guest book (Livre d'Or) will be signed by the dignitaries.
- The new Grand Ducal couple Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie
- The outgoing Grand Ducal couple Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
- The royal couple of Belgium, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
- The royal couple of the Netherlands, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
- Her Excellency Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament
- His Excellency António Costa, President of the European Council
13:25
Walkabout in Place Guillaume II
The new Grand Ducal couple will mingle with the public in a walkabout in Place Guillaume II.
On their way to the Cercle Municipal, the Grand Ducal couple will meet with the crowds during a walkabout, also visiting the area for people with reduced mobility or special needs.
13:50
Reception at Cercle Cité
Reception at Cercle Cité, hosted by the Luxembourg Government.
19:00
Gala dinner
Gala dinner at the Grand Ducal Palace.
Programme for 4 and 5 October
Check out the programme for the other days of the Trounwiessel weekend to make the most of the festivities.
