The Ceremonies began with the abdication of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg at the Grand Ducal Palace.
Afterwards, the Grand Ducal Family and Royal Guests joined Grand Duke Henri as he took the constitutional oath before the Chamber of Deputies.
Later, the new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess waved to crowds from the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace, joined by members of the Grand Ducal Family and Royal Guests.
Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands and King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium joined the Grand Ducal Family.
Grand Duke Henri wore Uniform with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau. Grand Duchess Maria Theresa wore a Diamond Rosette Necklace and Earrings, and the Sash and Star of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.
The Grand Ducal Family also attended a Service of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Luxembourg.
Several months later, Royal Heirs from around Europe joined the Grand Ducal Family for a Dinner and Gala Performance at the Grand Ducal Palace to celebrate the Enthronement of Grand Duke Henri in April 2001.
Luxembourg Empire Tiara
Belgian Scroll Tiara
Chaumet Emerald Tiara
Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara
Chaumet Choker Tiara
Vine Leaves Tiara
Aquamarine Bandeau Tiara
Congo Diamond Necklace Tiara
Citrine and Pearl Tiara
Emerald Peacock Tiara
Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara
Chaumet Emerald Tiara
Vine Leaves Tiara
Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Diamond Floral Tiara
Chaumet Choker Tiara
Diamond Butterfly Tiara
Aquamarine Tiara
Turquoise Tiara
Diamond Earrings
Turquoise Necklace
Diamond Floral Tiara
Citrine and Pearl Tiara
Amethyst Tiara
Turquoise Tiara
Oval Amethyst Tiara
Diamond Butterfly Tiara
Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Suite
Floral Diamond Necklace
Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Sapphire Bracelet Tiara
Art Deco Sapphire Necklace Tiara
Princess Ingeborg’s Pearl Brooch
Pearl Negligee Brooch
Antique Emerald Earrings
Luxembourg Royal Tiaras
The ceremonies started with the abdication of Grand Duke Jean, who signed the document at the Grand Ducal Palace.
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Afterwards, Grand Duke Henri took the constitutional oath before the Chamber of Deputies. He also gave a speech.
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Later, the new Grand Duke and Duchess waved to crowds from the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace.
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The Grand Ducal Family also attended a Service of Thanks Giving at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Luxembourg.
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Among the guests were King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium (maternal uncle and aunt of grand Duke Henri) and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
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Grand Duke Henri wore Uniform with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau. Grand Duchess Maria Theresa wore a long skirt and embroidered blouse with a diamond rosette necklace and earrings, and the Sash and Star of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.
