Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, has announced he will step down from his role in 2025.
Upon delivering an emotional Christmas speech on December 24, the Grand Duke revealed this would be his last festive broadcast.
Henri, who led Luxembourg for nearly 25 years, will abdicate in favour of his son Guillaume, who has already overtaken many of his father’s duties in recent month in the role of Lieutenant Representant.
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