Princess Joséphine-Charlotte's life was not easy, even when she met her future husband, Grand Duke Jean. Born in Brussels in 1927, she was the first-born daughter of King Leopold III of Belgium and ...

Theirs was a romance that blossomed out of school-age friendship, but there were various obstacles to be surmounted by Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, then Prince Henry, heir to the principality, and ...

At 10:05, the former Head of State of the Central European country signed his abdication document; his son was proclaimed before the Chamber of Deputies in a solemn session, surrounded by the monarchs ...

While the popularity of the Belgian Royals is a far cry from that of their British counterparts, Belgium's Palace is also home to its fair share of intrigue, drama and scandal. What does the family ...

The Brussels Times has launched a new platform for diplomats and decision-makers to facilitate dialogue and interaction. The Ambassador Insider Series, which is supported by the BELvue Museum and King ...

Today, Grand Duke Henri abdicates the Luxembourg throne in favor of his eldest son, the new Grand Duke Guillaume. The abdication follows Luxembourg royal tradition, as the past three generations of ...

Friday was a momentous occasion for Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg as he ascended the throne as Grand Duke following the abdication of his father, Grand Duke Henri. Now, Guillaume has been spotted on ...

Luxembourg is preparing for a rare royal transition. Grand Duke Henri announced his abdication last year, with his eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, set to succeed him on October 3.

Grand Duke Henri, of Luxembourg has abdicated the throne in favor of his son, Guillaume, in a historic ceremony attended by world leaders and royals on Friday. The 70-year-old, who is Europe’s richest ...

Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday (October 3, 2025) in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state. Flanked by his wife, the ...

Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie hold their children Prince Charles and Prince Francois as they wave from the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace (Omar Havana/AP) Grand Duke ...

Prince Charles of Luxembourg, 5, is now the new heir to the throne Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen ...