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Accession to the throne | The 'Trounwiessel'

The Maison du Grand-Duc is pleased to present the visual identity of the Accession to the throne weekend, as well as the programme of events.

The programme

The Accession to the throne programme will take place over several days: on Friday 3 October, the official ceremonies will be held in Luxembourg City; Saturday 4 October will be devoted to a large public celebration at several symbolic locations throughout the country; and on Sunday 5 October, the Grand Ducal Family will participate in a Te Deum celebrated at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg. These events will be broadcast live on television and online.

Official ceremonies on 3 October 2025

10h00

Abdication ceremony of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace

11h00

Swearing-in ceremony of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume at the Chamber of Deputies

12h15

Appearance of the Grand Ducal family on the balcony of the Palace

13h10

Welcome at the City Hall

13h25

Meeting of the new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess with the public at Place Guillaume II

13h50

Reception at the Cercle Cité hosted by the government

19h00

Gala dinner at the Grand Ducal Palace

‘Dem Grand-Duc seng feierlech Tournée’ on 4 October 2025

4 October will mark the first day of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume's reign. On this occasion, he will pay tribute to the people of the Grand Duchy – their diversity, their skills, their achievements, and the richness of their cultural and community life.

Throughout the day, the Grand Duke will visit five locations, each representing a snapshot of the diversity of Luxembourg society. The first stop will take place in Grevenmacher, where he will meet with members of the civil society, both volunteers and professionals, who are committed to promoting and highlighting sports and athletes of all ages.

The second stop will be in Wiltz, where he will honour the diversity and community spirit by taking part in a convivial event. A participatory video installation will highlight the many nationalities living in the country, as well as its cultural generosity, through an original musical performance.

He will then travel to Steinfort to pay tribute to the kindness and solidarity that characterise society, meeting with healthcare staff and patients at its Intercommunal Hospital. Through them, all those who serve society tirelessly, even during festive periods, will be honoured.

Before returning to the capital, the Grand Duke will make a stop in the south of Luxembourg. In Dudelange, he will attend a dance performance tracing the transformations of society across the country and the cultural creativity that has flourished on the fertile ground of its industrial past.

The grand finale of this tour will first take place on the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge, a true symbol of the capital and the resilience of Luxembourg society. Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie, accompanied by a dynamic orchestral performance, will walk onto the bridge surrounded by a cross-section of society and a multicoloured ballet of trams.

This will be followed by a custom-designed drone show on the Glacis square, along with a unique concert showcasing the diverse talents of Luxembourg's musical scene.

Throughout this historic day, three public celebrations will be held simultaneously at the three ends of the country: in Wiltz, Luxembourg and Dudelange. Each of these popular festivities will feature a cultural and entertainment programme reflecting its own identity, along with a public viewing of the Grand Duke's tour, which will unfold from noon until midnight.

Te Deum on 5 October 2025

The Te Deum, presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg.

The visual identity of the Accession to the throne

The logo featuring a crown and the text 'TROUNWIESSEL' was designed specifically for this event by the Luxembourg agency 'granduchy' in collaboration with the Maison du Grand-Duc. It will be used on various media in connection with the Accession to the throne and will be available in several versions depending on the context.

The 'TROUNWIESSEL' campaign is accompanied by a simplified graphic charter to allow those who wish to use it for an activity related to the event. However, any use of the logo is subject to prior authorisation from the Maison du Grand-Duc.

3 October 2025

4 October 2025