"One of Europe’s longest serving rulers has confirmed they will abdicate – but when remains a mystery.
As he celebrated his birthday, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg spoke to the Place Royale programme on RTL and revealed that his family is already discussing how he will one day step aside for his heir.
The Grand Duke marked his 69th birthday on April 16th 2024 and as he starts his 70th year, he also touched on the public discussion about his own future. When Grand Duke Henri was asked if he was going to abdicate, he replied ”there are plans, it will happen”.
And in another interview with La Libre, he again referenced the fact that he will abdicate, one day, in favour of his eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. He was asked whether he knew the date he planned his reign would end. His response was ”yes, but I won’t tell you that!”
Now we know and there won't be a surprise announcement.
https://royalcentral.co.uk/royal-news/an-abdication-is-confirmed-but-when-and-how-is-being-kept-secret-198011/
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