Luxembourg celebrates Grand Duke Guillaume after his father abdicates Updated 22 mins ago Grand Duke Guillaume has ascended to the throne of Luxembourg after swearing an oath in a traditional ceremony on Friday. Guillaume takes over from his father, Henri, who served for 25 years. The ceremony was attended by royals and European heads of state. In his first address, Guillaume quoted a 1919 speech by Grand Duchess Charlotte, emphasizing freedom and unity. Crowds gathered outside the palace, some with faces painted in the Luxembourg flag colors. The new grand duke, flanked by the royal family, greeted public from a balcony will later host an evening gala for international guests.

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