Celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the reign of Grand Duke Henri: June 21 - 23, 2025

[iceflower]

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This is the thread dedicated to the festivities to mark the 25th anniversary of the reign of Grand Duke Henri in June 2025.

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[iceflower]

The programme for the festivities has been released today, April 30:

Festivités à l’occasion des 25 ans de règne de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc (21-23.06.2025) | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

Saturday, June 21, 2025​

7:30 p.m.

Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess will be welcomed by the Mayor of the City of Luxembourg for an official tribute to mark their 25th reign in front of the City Hall.

9:00 p.m.

On Place Guillaume II, Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess will attend a concert by American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, with the Luxembourg National Jazz Orchestra and conducted by Gast Waltzing.

10:45 p.m.

At the end of the concert, the Grand Ducal Couple will return to the Grand Ducal Palace to watch a sound and light show retracing the 25 years of the reign on the facade of the Palace.

Sunday, June 22, 2025​

On the eve of the National Day, Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess will travel to Esch-sur-Alzette in the late afternoon.

Their Royal Highnesses the Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess will visit the commune of Mondercange.

In the evening, the Grand Ducal Couple and the Grand Ducal Family will attend the customary events in the City of Luxembourg. They will follow the torchlight procession before admiring the traditional fireworks display with the public.

Monday, June 23, 2025​

The National Day program will begin with an official ceremony organized by the Government in honor of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke at the Philharmonie Luxembourg, in the presence of the Grand Ducal Family. This year, the ceremony will be themed around the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne.

After the ceremony, Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess, the Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess, as well as Prince Sebastian will attend the parade and the military and non-military parades.

Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and the Hereditary Grand Duke will review the troops.

At the invitation of the Archbishop, a solemn Te Deum will be celebrated in the afternoon at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess and the Grand Ducal Family.

 

[Somebody]

I hope it will be a lovely celebration of Henri’s reign although he will not complete the 25 years (by a few days/by design).

 

[Blog Real]

To mark the 25th anniversary of their reign, the Grand-Ducal podcast was launched with Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa.
They were interviewed by seven students from the Lycée Européen Luxembourg II in Mamer.

#PodcastGrandDucal - 25 ans de Règne | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

 

[tommy100]

I still find it bizarre to celebrate a 25th anniversary of a reign at the point his reign is only 24years and 8months old.

I like the idea of students interviewing them, it works well but would have worked better if backed up by an interview with the Luxembourg media as planned as well IMO.

 

[iceflower]

The court has released an overview today, entitled "25 years of reign in 40-dates":

25 years of reign in 40 dates | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

And a playlist of the Grand Ducal Couple has been released:

25 years of reign | The Grand Ducal Couple's playlists | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

On June 18 Grand Duke Henri visited the tribute exhibition "Grand Duke Henri: a reign, an era. Philatelic chronicle of a silver jubilee" at the headquarters of POST Luxembourg:

Exposition « Grand-Duc Henri : un règne, une époque. Chronique philatélique d’un jubilé d’argent » | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

Cour grand-ducale Luxembourg on Instagram: "👑 En marge des célébrations de ses 25 ans de règne, S.A.R. le Grand-Duc a visité, ce mercredi au siège de la POST Luxembourg, l’exposition hommage « Grand-Duc Henri : un règne, une époque. Chronique philaté

58 likes, 2 comments - courgrandducale on June 20, 2025: "👑 En marge des célébrations de ses 25 ans de règne, S.A.R. le Grand-Duc a visité, ce mercredi au siège de la POST Luxembourg, l’exposition hommage « Grand-Duc Henri : un règne, une époque. Chronique philatélique d’un jubilé d’argent ». À...

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[hereditarytitles]

June 21 National Day in Luxembourg coincides with the 25th anniversary of GD Henri's accession. The city of Luxembourg published information about the festivities for tomorrow

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[Stefan]

June 21 National Day in Luxembourg coincides with the 25th anniversary of GD Henri's accession. The city of Luxembourg published information about the festivities for tomorrow

Instagram

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No his accession was on 07.10 not in June. They only celebrate his Silver Jubilee which he will actually not reach then.

 

[hereditarytitles]

You are right, but then the City of Luxembourg made a mistake or they just meant that it was the year of his accession

 

[maria-olivia]

Sad they did not wait until October 7th for the Celebration. Il will be only an abdicaton and a farewell without glory.

 

[Somebody]

Sad they did not wait until October 7th for the Celebration. Il will be only an abdicaton and a farewell without glory.

Waiting for him to reach the actual date would be futile because he won’t reach it. And even if they celebrated, it would most likely be overshadowed by Guillaume taking the throne. So, given that they wanted to celebrate something that will never happen, this might be the better option.

 

[Stefan]

Waiting for him to reach the actual date would be futile because he won’t reach it. And even if they celebrated, it would most likely be overshadowed by Guillaume taking the throne. So, given that they wanted to celebrate something that will never happen, this might be the better option.

They could have settled the abdication date for 07.10. So he would reign exactly for 25 years.

 

[maria-olivia]

As far as I remember they had to postpone the Abdication of Grand Duc Henri because of the terrible accident of his younger Brother.

 

[Countessmeout]

As far as I remember they had to postpone the Abdication of Grand Duc Henri because of the terrible accident of his younger Brother.

The abdication of Jean yes was postponed when his son Guillaume was in a serious car accident in September 2000. It was initially set for September 28.

Abdication of Grand Duke Jean; Accession of Grand Duke Henri

by Scott Mehl © Unofficial Royalty 2013 October 7, 2000 – Abdication of Grand Duke Jean; Accession of Grand Duke Henri On October 7, 2000, Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg abdicated after nearl…

www.unofficialroyalty.com

 

[Somebody]

They could have settled the abdication date for 07.10. So he would reign exactly for 25 years.

Exactly, and in that case they might have even said that they were going to celebrate the 25th anniversary in June on the National Day as not to overshadow Guillaume's accession to the throne. Or celebrate Henri for example on the eve of his 25th anniversary. Now they are celebrating a non-existent anniversary.

 

[iceflower]

The celebrations have started this evening, June 21:

Feierlechkeete 25 Joer Grand-Duc Henri an der Stad (21.6.25)

www.rtl.lu

Die dreitägige Monarchie-Party hat in Luxemburg-Stadt begonnen

Tausende Menschen haben am Samstagabend auf der Place Guillaume dem großherzoglichen Paar anlässlich des 25-jährigen Thronjubiläums zugejubelt.

www.lessentiel.lu

La famille grand-ducale (presque) au complet pour le jubilé d’argent d’Henri du Luxembourg

EN IMAGES - Du 21 au 23 juin 2025, le grand-duc Henri du Luxembourg fête (un peu en avance) ses 25 ans de règne. Un évènement que ses proches ne pouvaient pas manquer. Ce samedi, ils étaient tous réunis autour de lui, pour lancer les célébrations.

www.parismatch.com

25 ans de règne | "Sons et Lumières" | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

https://twitter.com/x/status/1936490256145981519

https://twitter.com/x/status/1936489879883690276

https://twitter.com/x/status/1936492982049378593

 

[Somebody]

It’s so lovely that his elder sister and brother-in-law are taking part in the festivities this year.

 

[Blog Real]

Video:

Cour grand-ducale Luxembourg on Instagram: "2️⃣5️⃣ #Jubilee What A Night! 🎂 ©️ Maison du Grand-Duc @villedeluxembourg #famillegrandducale #grandducalfamily #courgrandducale #Luxembourg #luxembourgroyalfamily #familleroyale #royalfamilies #luxembou

135 likes, 1 comments - courgrandducale on June 21, 2025: "2️⃣5️⃣ #Jubilee What A Night! 🎂 ©️ Maison du Grand-Duc @villedeluxembourg #famillegrandducale #grandducalfamily #courgrandducale #Luxembourg #luxembourgroyalfamily #familleroyale #royalfamilies #luxembourgroyalty #luxembourgroyals...

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More photos:

25 ans de règne | Célébrations dans la capitale | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

 

[tommy100]

I'm surprised a little bit that Henri's brother Guillaume and Sibilla aren't present as they live in Lux (at least a bit) I think?

It all just seems a little odd to me. BUT that said, its lovely to see the family.

 

[iceflower]

The celebrations today, June 23:


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Cour grand-ducale Luxembourg on Instagram: "#Nationalfeierdag - E grousse MERCI @villeesch! ©️Maison du Grand-Duc #famillegrandducale #grandducalfamily #courgrandducale #Luxembourg #luxembourgroyalfamily #familleroyale #royalfamilies #luxembourgro

101 likes, 1 comments - courgrandducale on June 22, 2025: "#Nationalfeierdag - E grousse MERCI @villeesch! ©️Maison du Grand-Duc #famillegrandducale #grandducalfamily #courgrandducale #Luxembourg #luxembourgroyalfamily #familleroyale #royalfamilies #luxembourgroyalty #luxembourgroyals #royals".

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Veille de Fête nationale 2025 - Mondercange | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

Veille de Fête nationale 2025 - Esch-sur-Alzette | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

Veille de Fête nationale 2025 - Retraite aux flambeaux et feu d'artifice | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

Virowend vun Nationalfeierdag zu Monnerech mam Ierfgroussherzog (22.6.25)

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Virowend vun Nationalfeierdag zu Esch mam Grand-Duc Henri (22.6.25)

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[En images] La famille grand-ducale s’invite à Esch et à Mondercange

À la veille de la fête nationale, le Grand-Duc et la Grande-Duchesse sont allés à la rencontre des L...

lequotidien.lu

https://www.virgule.lu/luxembourg/le-couple-grand-ducal-se-mele-a-la-population-a-esch-sur-alzette/73162732.html

Vorabend des Nationalfeiertags 2025

Anlässlich der Feierlichkeiten zum Geburtstag S. K. H. dem Großherzog, nehmen die Mitglieder der großherzoglichen Familie und der Regierung am 22. und 23. Juni 2025 an den Festlichkeiten in Mondercange, Esch/Alzette und Luxemburg-Stadt teil.

gouvernement.lu

Point de Vue on Instagram: "Arrivée en voiture de LL.AA.RR. le Grand-Duc et la Grande- Duchesse. Remise de fleurs à S.A.R. la Grande-Duchesse par Hannah (6 ans). LL.AA.RR. le Grand-Duc et la Grande-Duchesse se déplacent vers le Musée national de la

175 likes, 0 comments - pointdevue on June 22, 2025: "Arrivée en voiture de LL.AA.RR. le Grand-Duc et la Grande- Duchesse. Remise de fleurs à S.A.R. la Grande-Duchesse par Hannah (6 ans). LL.AA.RR. le Grand-Duc et la Grande-Duchesse se déplacent vers le Musée national de la résistance En...

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Point de Vue on Instagram: "Le 👋 de @grandeduchesse_mariateresa à Point de Vue. 📸 ©Olivia Micenmacher"

45 likes, 0 comments - pointdevue on June 22, 2025: "Le 👋 de @grandeduchesse_mariateresa à Point de Vue. 📸 ©Olivia Micenmacher".

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1936847555410763902

 

[Blog Real]

Grand Ducal Family watches fireworks.

Cour grand-ducale Luxembourg on Instagram: "🇱🇺 E schéinen #Nationalfeierdag! 🎆 ©️ Maison du Grand-Duc @villedeluxembourg #famillegrandducale #grandducalfamily #courgrandducale #Luxembourg #luxembourgroyalfamily #familleroyale #royalfamilies #luxe

891 likes, 12 comments - courgrandducale on June 22, 2025: "🇱🇺 E schéinen #Nationalfeierdag! 🎆 ©️ Maison du Grand-Duc @villedeluxembourg #famillegrandducale #grandducalfamily #courgrandducale #Luxembourg #luxembourgroyalfamily #familleroyale #royalfamilies #luxembourgroyalty...

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[Somebody]

I'm surprised a little bit that Henri's brother Guillaume and Sibilla aren't present as they live in Lux (at least a bit) I think?

It all just seems a little odd to me. BUT that said, its lovely to see the family.

I am more surprised and a bit concerned that Claire didn't attend yesterday nor today. Her participation during the Octave was also rather limited and she did look quite different from previous occasions. Her daughter Amalia joined her grandparents the previous evening and Felix was present both today and yesterday. Hopefully, she will show up tomorrow.

Edit: She wasn't present tonight either.

Am Abend nehmen I. I. K. K. H. H. der Großherzog und die Großherzogin, begleitet von I. I. K. K. H. H. dem Erbgroßherzog und der Erbgroßherzogin, sowie S. K. H. Prinz Félix, S. K. H. Prinz Louis, S. K. H. Prinz Gabriel, S. K. H. Prinz Noah, S. K. H. Prinzessin Alexandra und Nicolas Bagory, S. K. H. Prinz Sébastien, I. K. K. H. Erzherzogin Marie-Astrid und Erzherzog Christian von Österreich, S. K. H. Prinzessin Margaretha und S.D. Fürst Nikolaus von Liechtenstein, I. I. K. K. H. H. Prinz Guillaume und Prinzessin Sibilla, Catalina Esteve, Schwester S. K. H. der Großherzogin, sowie Nicole Mestre, Schwägerin S. K. H. der Großherzogin, an den Feierlichkeiten teil, die von der Stadt Luxemburg organisiert werden.

Source: Gouvernement Luxembourg

But great to see that both a sister and sister-in-law of the Grand Duchess as well as three of the Grand Duke's siblings with spouses are included. Though it makes you wonder why Jean and Diane aren't joining them.

 

[Stefan]

I am more surprised and a bit concerned that Claire didn't attend yesterday nor today. Her participation during the Octave was also rather limited and she did look quite different from previous occasions. Her daughter Amalia joined her grandparents the previous evening and Felix was present both today and yesterday. Hopefully, she will show up tomorrow.

Edit: She wasn't present tonight either.

Source: Gouvernement Luxembourg

But great to see that both a sister and sister-in-law of the Grand Duchess as well as three of the Grand Duke's siblings with spouses are included. Though it makes you wonder why Jean and Diane aren't joining them.

Oh the Luxembourgian Governement has dethroned Hans Adam and Alois of Liechtenstein and made Nikolaus the Fürst.

 

[iceflower]

This morning Grand Duchess Maria Teresa shared a nice private photo from yesterday:

Maria Teresa de Luxembourg on Instagram: "🇱🇺 Nationalfeierddag 🎉 ©️Collection privée"

92 likes, 2 comments - grandeduchesse_mariateresa on June 23, 2025: "🇱🇺 Nationalfeierddag 🎉 ©️Collection privée".

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And here are photos, videos and a live link for today, June 23:


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Point de Vue on Instagram: "Sur le parvis de la Philharmonie à Luxembourg : Henri, Maria-Teresa, Guillaume et Stéphanie de Luxembourg, entre autres, posent pour une photo souvenir avec la famille. Un moment historique après le dernier discours de fêt

178 likes, 2 comments - pointdevue on June 23, 2025: "Sur le parvis de la Philharmonie à Luxembourg : Henri, Maria-Teresa, Guillaume et Stéphanie de Luxembourg, entre autres, posent pour une photo souvenir avec la famille. Un moment historique après le dernier discours de fête nationale du...

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Cour grand-ducale Luxembourg on Instagram: "🇱🇺 #Nationalfeierdag - 🫡 Défilé militaire 🪖 ©️ Maison du Grand-Duc @letzebuerger.armei | @defense_lu | @villedeluxembourg #famillegrandducale #grandducalfamily #courgrandducale #Luxembourg #luxembourgroy

398 likes, 2 comments - courgrandducale on June 23, 2025: "🇱🇺 #Nationalfeierdag - 🫡 Défilé militaire 🪖 ©️ Maison du Grand-Duc @letzebuerger.armei | @defense_lu | @villedeluxembourg #famillegrandducale #grandducalfamily #courgrandducale #Luxembourg #luxembourgroyalfamily #familleroyale...

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Fête nationale 2025 - Cérémonie officielle | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

Fête nationale 2025 - Défilé militaire | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

Fête nationale 2025 - Te Deum | Cour grand-ducale

Site officiel de la famille grand-ducale luxembourgeoise, le rôle de Chef de l'Etat du Grand-Duc.

monarchie.lu

During the celebration this morning new film about the past 25 years was shown:

https://www.wort.lu/luxemburg/ueberraschung-film-feiert-25-jahre-amtszeit-des-grossherzogs/73065525.html

Nationalfeierdag 2025 op RTL: D'Zeremonie aus der Philharmonie live op der Tëlee

Scho vun e Samschdeg un, also dem Virowend vum Virowend, an dat bis Nationalfeierdag selwer e Méindeg sidd Der mat RTL iwwerall mat dobäi.

www.rtl.lu

Zeremonie fir Nationalfeierdag an der Philharmonie - Offiziell Fotoen (23.6.25)

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Zeremonie fir Nationalfeierdag an der Philharmonie - vum Emile Mentz (23.6.25)

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Militärparad op Nationalfeierdag an der Stad - Offiziell Fotoen (23.6.25)

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Den Te Deum an der Kathedral - offiziell Fotoen(23.6.25)

www.rtl.lu

 

[hereditarytitles]

It was a wonderful celebration with a great evening program for the public! I had been thinking about travelling to Luxembourg for the event, but we had other plans for that weekend.
You can tell that it was carefully prepared. There may be reasons why not all family members were present that are not being disclosed. Claire, for example, could be ill, or one of her children. In such a case, you want to be with your children.
I am always thrilled to see Stephanie and Guillaume; you can tell that they have fully embraced their role as the future ruling couple. They have certainly been well prepared.

 

[Somebody]

Glad to see that Jean and Diane attended today but Felix is again on his own... To make it less obvious they could have had him walk with Sebastien (who now walked with Alexandra and Nicolas).

 

[tommy100]

Yes I noticed that - it made it much more noticeable that Claire wasn't there and made it look like the plans had been made expecting her to be there - Alexandra, Nicolas and Sebastien all arrived in a small people carrier so Felix could have jumped in with them rather than arriving in his own car by himself.

It was nice thought to see Henri's siblings and partners attend for his last National Day.

 

[Royalist.in.NC]

Perhaps this has already been explained so please forgive me if it has, but is there some sort of abdication signing, passing the torch ceremony? When is Guillaume the new grand duke? Thanks in advance

 

[Somebody]

Perhaps this has already been explained so please forgive me if it has, but is there some sort of abdication signing, passing the torch ceremony? When is Guillaume the new grand duke? Thanks in advance

No, that will take place on 3 October. This is a celebration of Henri's reign (supposedly 25 years; but that would be on October 7 and he abdicates a few days earlier) that was brought forward by several months; see this thread for more information on the abdication/inauguration.

 

[Marengo]

Apparently the Grand Duchess was overcome with emotions during the last Te Deum as reigning GDss and shed some tears, as can be seen in the video down in this link of Nicolas Fontaine's wonderful histoiresroyales:

Les larmes des souverains luxembourgeois envahis par l'émotion au dernier Te Deum du règne du grand-duc Henri (VIDÉO)

Le grand-duc Henri de Luxembourg assiste au dernier Te Deum de son règne et la grande-duchesse Maria Teresa fond en larmes.

histoiresroyales.fr