Accession to the throne | The 'Trounwiessel' programme

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.

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.