Luxembourg's Prince Guillaume Appointed as Lieutenant-Representative

Duke Henri initiates a gradual power transition by appointing his son to a key royal role.

Prince Guillaume, 42, has been appointed as Lieutenant-Representative, a role similar to a royal regent, marking the start of a transition towards his future reign.
The appointment was formalized during a Lieutenancy Ceremony at the Grand Ducal Palace, with a subsequent swearing-in at the Chamber of Deputies.
Grand Duke Henri, 69, remains head of state but intends to gradually reduce his responsibilities, with no set date for abdication announced yet.
This appointment follows a Luxembourg tradition where the heir takes on significant duties before ascending to the throne, as Henri did before his own accession.
Prince Guillaume plans to continue his work in economic missions and social initiatives, emphasizing modernization while maintaining traditional royal duties.