Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has revealed that he already has an abdication date in mind, putting him in contention with older European monarchs rumored to be considering stepping down from their position to let their young heirs take the reins.
speaking to Freeas reported by point of viewThe royal, 69, joked that he knows the exact date he plans to pass the baton to his son Guillaume, 42, but “won’t tell” the press just yet.
‘All this is planned in family consultation. I think it’s very important to give young people a perspective,” she added.
‘Transmission and trust are the two essential elements in my relationship with my son Guillaume.’
The outlet, reporting on a conversation the Grand Duke had with the Place Royale show, also revealed that he said it is “obvious” that he “intends to retire at some point.”
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (pictured with wife Maria Theresa in 2023) has revealed he already has an abdication date in mind, putting him in the fray of older European monarchs rumored to be considering stepping down in his charge to let his young heirs take over the reigns.
“There are plans,” explained Henri, who has reigned in power since October 2000. “There will come a day when it will have to be done.”
His comments follow a series of abdication rumors among European royalty, after Queen Margaret of Denmark made the shocking decision to renounce the throne after 52 years, making way for her son Frederick to take over as king on the 14th. from January.
At the time, royal biographer Phil Dampier told MailOnline he believes King Charles will be influenced by events in Denmark since New Year’s Eve, especially if it would protect the future of the British royal family.
He added that the Prince and Princess of Wales are very friendly with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, and will have been in contact with them.
‘Our late queen would never abdicate because of what happened in 1936, when her uncle abdicated and her father took the throne. But times change,’ she explained.
‘William and Kate get on very well with Frederik and Mary and will be among the first to congratulate them. “They will be fascinated to see how they get along as King and Queen and it will also make them think about their future.”
However, King Harald of Norway has confirmed he has no plans to abdicate following speculation he could follow in the footsteps of his former Danish counterpart.
The 86-year-old monarch (King Charles III’s second cousin) insisted that the promise he made to the Norwegian Parliament when he acceded to the throne in 1991 “lasts a lifetime.”
King Harald told Faktisk.no: ‘I stand by what I have said all along. I have taken an oath before the Storting and it is for life.
Speaking to La Libre, as reported by Point de Vue, the royal, 69, joked that he knows the exact date he plans to pass the baton to his son Guillaume, 42 (pictured with his wife in 2023). ), but “it won’t.” tell the press yet.
The Grand Duke and his wife Maria Theresa, 68, have five children, including Guillaume: Prince Félix, 39, Prince Louis, 37, Princess Alexandra, 33, and Prince Sébastien, 31.
Guillaume and his wife Stéphanie, 40, have two children: Charles, three years old, and François Henri Louis Marie Guillaume, who turned one last month.
It comes as Prince Felix and Princess Clara of Luxembourg welcomed their third child, Prince Balthasar Felix Karl, earlier this year.
The baby was born on January 7 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte maternity hospital in central Luxembourg and weighed eight pounds.
Claire, 38, and the baby, who is seventh in line to the throne, are said to be in “perfect health.”
The outlet, which reports on a conversation the Grand Duke had with the Place Royale show, also revealed that he said it is “obvious” that he “intends to retire at some point.”
His comments follow a series of abdication rumors among European royalty, after Queen Margaret of Denmark made the shocking decision to renounce the throne after 52 years, making way for her son Frederick to take over as king on the 14th. from January. Pictured: The late Queen Elizabeth II with The Reigning Sovereigns of Europe in 2002
The proud grandmother, Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg, 67, led instagram to share a selection of family photos with Baltasar.
He wrote: “What immense joy is the arrival of Baltasar, our seventh grandson, born on January 7 in Luxembourg.”
The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg shared the first full family photograph with Prince Felix, Princess Claire and their three children: Princess Amalia, nine, Prince Liam, seven, and Prince Baltasar.
In the first photo, Claire held baby Balthasar in her arms next to Felix, while Amalia and Liam looked equally adorable in the hospital bed.
In another shot, seven-year-old Liam sweetly offers his younger brother a kiss on the forehead while his sister Amalia kisses his head.
The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg also posed for the cameras with baby Baltasar.
In her New Year’s speech, Margrethe abdicated the throne and handed the reins to her son Frederik.
However, King Harald of Norway has confirmed he has no plans to abdicate following speculation he could follow in the footsteps of his former Danish counterpart.
Maria looked as glamorous as ever in a pink silk blouse as she held the newborn in her arms.
Meanwhile, Henri looked dapper in a striped suit for the occasion. Already a loving grandfather, the royal looked proudly at his seventh grandchild as she rested in his hands.
It comes after news that Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg is expecting her first child with her husband Nicolas Bagory after the couple married early last year.
The princess, 31, married French businessman Nicolas, 33, in a civil ceremony at Luxembourg City Hall in April.
The royal baby will be eighth in line to the Luxembourg throne, regardless of gender, but will not have any title as he normally inherits it from the father.
In 2011, Luxembourg’s Rules of Succession were revised to allow women in the line of succession, which added Princess Alexandra along with her future children.
For her civil wedding to Nicolas, Alexandra opted for an elegant cream wedding suit instead of a dress, while the groom wore a crisp navy suit with a pale blue tie.
After the ceremony, the beaming couple stood on the steps outside City Hall and greeted fans who had gathered to watch them.
A week later, Alexandra and Nicolas continued their wedding celebrations as they tied the knot in a lavish religious ceremony in Bormes-les-Mimosas, southeastern France.
Alexandra looked elegant for the occasion in a flowy off-white dress. Her dress had a slight neckline on the shoulders and pleated details.
The princess opted for a long veil decorated with pearly beads and decorations. She also wore an opulent tiara and kept her makeup natural for the occasion.
Alexandra was accompanied by her father, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, as she entered the church of Saint Trophyme in Bormes-les-Mimosas for the religious event.
Her mother Maria Theresa, the Grand Duchess, was seen entering the church moments earlier in a daring navy and green dress.
Alexandra and Nicolas announced their engagement in November 2022.