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An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret

Posted by karenl on April 17, 2024, 12:08 am

"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/

Re: An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret

Posted by Martha on April 17, 2024, 11:25 am, in reply to "An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret"

If he's confirming an abdication, it might be sooner rather than later. This time next year?

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Re: An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret

Posted by Susan T on April 17, 2024, 12:53 pm, in reply to "Re: An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret"

I think he's just confirming that he will follow the tradition of his father and grandmother.

His father Jean was 79 when he abdicated in favor of Henri, whose heir Guillaume was already of legal age.

If Henri were to abdicate at age 70, Guillaume's heir would only be 5 years old. I don't see that happening. Not unless Henri has health issues or if he was being urged to abdicate because of his wife's conduct.

Re: An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret

Posted by Martha on April 17, 2024, 3:12 pm, in reply to "Re: An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret"

True. If Henri waits until Guillame's heir is of legal age, he'll be 83 which is only 4 years older than Jean when he abdicated in favor of Henri.

The statement that his abdication is being planned might be to call off the hounds.

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Re: An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret

Posted by stephen on April 17, 2024, 1:46 pm, in reply to "An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret"

I am predicting December 31 New Years Eve.

Re: An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret

Posted by karenl on April 17, 2024, 7:29 pm, in reply to "Re: An Abdication Is Confirmed, But When And How Is Being Kept A Secret"

I agree, I think Henri stated he would abdicate at some time to head off the endless press questions concerning abdication vs. remain Grand Duke for the course of his natural life.

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