NATIONAL DAY OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG ON 23RD JUNE
Celebrating the National Day of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 23rd June 2021. Portrait of HRH the Grand Duke and HRH the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
Twenty Years of Rule: looking back at the accession of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg marks the 20th anniversary of his reign in October 2020. He ascended the Grand Ducal throne on the abdication of his father, Jean, after a long period of transition. Jean had announced his plans to step aside at the end of 1999 and his son finally took over as Grand Duke of Luxembourg on October 7th 2000. Here, Royal Central looks back at that historic day.
The end of one reign
Grand Duke Jean had signalled his intention to abdicate on December 24th 1999. By then, with his Belgian born wife Josephine-Charlotte at his side, he had ruled Luxembourg for over 35 years. On October 7th 2000, they watched their first son, Henri, take on the role he had been prepared for since birth.
The start of another
Henri had been named as Lieutenant Represenative by Jean in 1998, a position which saw him assume the majority of his father’s constitutional powers. His accession as Grand Duke had been set for September 2000 but an accident that left his younger brother, Guilluame, in hospital meant that the event was postponed. Henri finally took the Grand Ducal throne on October 7th 2000, as his father signed the instrument of abdication. His wife, Maria Teresa, became Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
A moment of history
The new ruler and his family headed straight to the Chamber of Deputies in Luxembourg City where Henri Albert Gabriel Felix Marie Guillaume was sworn in as Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
The new Grand Duke meets his people
Henri and Maria Teresa walked through the city to greet the crowds that had turned out to see them. As the first afternoon of his reign began, Henri and his family took the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg for an historic appearance.
Support from royal guests
Henri’s accession took place before a royal audience. The then Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was present alongside King Albert II, Henri’s maternal uncle. Queen Paola also joined the festivities.
A new royal family
It was the start of a new reign with a new royal family at the helm. Henri and Maria Teresa’s eldest son, Guillaume, became Hereditary Grand Duke and was joined on this historic day by his siblings, Prince Felix, Prince Louis, Princess Alexandra and Prince Sebastien. Twenty years on, they mark this special anniversary.
Business Delegation from Luxembourg Business Council in Bangladesh visits Luxembourg.
Bangladesh delegates: Salahdin Imam, Anis A Khan, Salahuddin Kasem Khan, Sonia Bashir Kabir, Nasreen Zamir and Irshad Hossain
Bangladesh delegation meets at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs with Ambassador Paul Schmit – Ambassador at large for economic diplomacy, Ambassador Olivier MAES and Director of Political Affairs and Ambassador Olivier Baldauff, Deputy Director, Political Affairs.
At the Headquarter of SES – Global Satellite Operation
Bangladesh delegation visits Delano
Delano editor-in-chief Duncan Roberts welcomed high-ranking representatives of a Bangladesh trade mission to Maison Moderne last week.
Anisuddin A Khan, Salahuddin Kasem Khan, Salahdin Irshad Imam, Pauline Vogel, Thierry Reisch, Nasreen Zamir, Duncan Roberts, Sonia Bashir Kabir, Irshad Hossain and Violaine Mathurin.
Let me draw your attention to the recent inauguration of “ House of Startups” : www.host.lu/
EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK (EIB)
On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched a video about Luxembourg.
The EIB encourages the dissemination of this video in order to support its objective of making it better known and its impact in our country.
GOVSAT-1 WAS LAUNCHED SUCCESSFULLY
Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, the prime minister Xavier Bettel and the economy and defence minister Etienne Schneider all travelled to Florida to witness the launch.The satellite will be operated by GovSat, a public-private joint venture created in 2015 between the Luxembourg state and SES. Its mission is to provide secure and reliable satellite communication capabilities for both military and civilian purposes to meet growing demands in the institutional and defense fields.
Journey to Space 1: SES in Luxembourg – Satellites at their fingertips
Corporate Video Jan De Nul (EN) – Short Version
LUXEMBOURG ROYALS VISIT JAPAN
The royal visitors on Saturday morning may have stolen the media spotlight, but the Bazar International attracted thousands of others eager to meet friends, try global cuisine and spend in aid of charity. Read more
The Grand Duke Henri, accompanied by his daughter Princess Alexandra, had been invited on a state visit to Japan by the Japanese Emperor Ahikito. The Luxembourg delegation comprised the finance and economy ministers, and a sizeable business delegation.
2017 marks the ninetieth anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries.
New Japanese insurer
After the Japanese insurers Aioi Dowa Insurance and Tokio Marine had already announced their move to Luxembourg, a third insurer, Sompo, has also chosen the grand duchy for its European headquarters.
MoU with Japan Fintech Ass.
On 29 November, the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan Fintech Association to develop cooperation. The MoU intends to strengthen bilateral exchanges between the two countries.
Space cooperation
A memorandum of cooperation on exploration and commercial utilization of space resources was also signed between Etienne Schneider, minister of the economy, and Masaji Matsuyama, minister of state for space policy.