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On Sunday, October 5, the Grand Ducal family will join a Deum celebrated at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg.

All events on three days will be broadcast on TV and online.

In his speech in December, his 43 -year -old son Prince Guillaume announced that he would succeed.

At that time he said: “As you know, Prince Guillaume has been the lieutenant-Repréentant since October 8, and he’s been preparing for the throne.”

He added with his son and his bride: “I know that they will do their best to contribute to the welfare of our country.”

According to the Luxembourg government, the shooting action will be signed by the current ruler on the day of the transition with the Chamber of MPs and the President of the Prime Minister.

Following this, Prince Guillaume will be sworn in the chamber of deputies. The ceremony will establish it as the new Grand Luxembourg Duke, taking into account the full responsibilities of sovereignty.

Later, it is time to make its first official look as the Grand Duke on the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace.