This January 15, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg organized his last New Year’s reception as head of state. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa wore one of her favorite tiaras for this prestigious evening attended by future sovereigns, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie.
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Grand Duke Henry hosts his last New Year’s reception of his reign
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, 69, is now living out his final days until his abdication scheduled for October 3, 2025, four days before what would have been the 25th anniversary of his reign. This Wednesday, January 15, Grand Duke Henri enjoyed his last New Year’s reception as head of state of Luxembourg. His wife, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, 68, stood by his side, as eyes began to turn to the country’s future: Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, 43, and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie, 41 years old.
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The New Year’s reception is organized each year with pomp at the Grand Ducal Palace. Guests are invited to wear their distinctions in the most formal form, starting with the grand ducal couple and the heir couple. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa wore a floral Oscar de la Renta dress, worn a few months earlier to attend a concert in Brussels during the state visit of Luxembourg sovereigns to Belgium. This Wednesday evening, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa also wore one of her favorite jewels, the Belgian scrolled tiara. Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie wore the most discreet headband tiara of pearls and citrines.
The Grand Ducal family looks all dressed up for this first reception at the Grand Ducal Palace in 2025
During the reception, the sovereigns and future sovereigns received best wishes from the President of the Chamber of Deputies, who was surrounded by members of the Chamber. Prime Minister Luc Frieden as well as members of the government were invited to the event. Finally, Henri, Maria Teresa, Guillaume and Stéphanie were able to interact with members of the Council of State, senior representatives of the judiciary and the diplomatic corps and representatives of European institutions.
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Guests who had a decoration were asked to wear their distinction. Grand Duke Henri wore all of his decorations including the orange cord of sovereign and grand master of the order of the Golden Lion of the House of Nassau. This distinction is awarded by the two current sovereigns from a branch of the House of Nassau, namely the King of the Netherlands and the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Hereditary Grand Duke William also wore the orange cord as the Grand Cross of this order. Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie wore the blue cord with orange edging as the Grand Cross of the Order of Nassau.
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