Royal family latest updates: Guillaume and Stephanie sworn in as Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg

There’s been time for a quick change of outfits as the royal couple arrive at City Hall. 

Guillaume is now wearing a suit and tie, while Stephanie has changed into a cream dress with asymmetric shoulder and cape detailing.

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Grand Duke Guillaume and Duchess Stephanie wave to the crowd as they arrive for a solemn session in front of the City Hall

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After the swearing-in ceremony, Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie appeared on the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace, with their two young sons, Prince Charles, five, and Prince Francois,  two.

Charles is now first in line to the Luxembourg throne. 

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The Luxembourg royal family wave from the balcony

The Prince of Wales has opened up about the toll of his parents’ divorce and protecting Kate and their kids in his most candid conversation to date.

William appears on the latest episode of Eugene Levy’s The Reluctant Traveler, which was filmed in Windsor. 

Our royal editor Emily Nash gives us the full run-down in her piece here.

Have you watched the show on Apple TV+ yet?

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William opened up to Eugene Levy

Away from Luxembourg, and yesterday on The HELLO! Royal Club Millie responded to a poll in which 83 per cent of Royal Clubbers said they think King Charles should cut Andrew loose. Unsurprisingly, there was plenty of disagreement…

Cheryl Goddard was sympathetic to the Prince. “I don’t think [he] should be kicked out of his own family. I think that punishment should be over. It’s gone on for to long. After all, family is close to each other, and it will always be that way.”

While Elizabeth Campbell took a more rounded view: “Andrew and Fergie should be included in family functions that are private and away from the public eye – such as Christmas inside Sandringham NOT the walk to and from church, HOWEVER as far as any positions or titles Andrew still holds – there’s at least the Knight of the Garter – he should recuse himself from all of that and be happy in his family.”

Click the button below to read Millie’s post and all the comments from HELLO!’s biggest royal fans in reply.

The King has congratulated Archbishop of Canterbury-designate Dame Sarah Mullally on her new role, “which is of such importance in the UK and across the global Anglican Communion”, Buckingham Palace said.

Dame Sarah is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the history of the Church of England. 

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Archbishop of Canterbury-designate Dame Sarah Mullally delivers an address in the Quire of Canterbury Cathedral in Kent

Princess Catharina-Amalia of The Netherlands and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium are both heirs of their respective countries.

See all of the best photos of the European royals in attendance the change of throne celebrations in Luxembourg.

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Princess Catharina-Amalia wowed in ruby red

Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie shared a sweet moment together after Guillaume took the oath at the swearing-in ceremony.

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Grand Duke Guillaume kisses Grand Duchess Stephanie after his first speech as head of state

The new Grand Duke Guillaume gives his first speech as head of state, after which he received a long standing ovation. 

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Grand Duke Guillaume delivers his first speech as head of state

And now to the swearing-in ceremony for the new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess.

Guillaume is sitting on a throne from a series commissioned for the Great Hall of Knights of the former Berg Castle, built in the neo-Gothic style in the mid-1850s. 

Before the future Grand Duke Guillaume, it was used by Grand Duchess Charlotte on significant occasions during her reign and later by Grand Duke Jean at his swearing-in on 12 November 1964.

For this historic moment, the throne was restored and branded with the monogram of the future Grand Duke Guillaume.

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Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie during their swearing-in ceremony

Grand Duke Henri has now officially abdicated after signing the declaration.

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Grand Duke Henri formally signs the abdication declaration

This part of the ceremony has now concluded and the swearing in ceremony for Prince Guillaume will now follow.

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A sweet moment between mother and son

The incoming Grand Duke and Grand Duchess are also in attendance.

Like his father, Prince Guillaume is in his khaki military uniform, while his wife, Princess Stephanie, is in a lilac caped tulle dress, with spectacular diamond drop earrings.

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Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie seated for the ceremony

The Belgian and Dutch royals are in attendance at today’s ceremony. 

Queen Mathilde of Belgium looks beautiful in burgundy, while her daughter, Princess Elisabeth is wearing a structured navy shift dress. King Philippe is in a morning suit, like King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands.

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The Belgian royals at the ceremony

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands is wearing an autumnal camel coat over a dark green dress, while Princess Catharina-Amalia looks stunning in ruby red.

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The Dutch royals at the ceremony

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa arrive at the abdication ceremony. 

The Grand Duke is dressed in his khaki military uniform with honours and decorations, while the Grand Duchess looks elegant in a mauve caped dress with cut-out detailing.

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Grand Duke Henri arrives with Grand Duchess Maria Teresa for his abdication ceremony

Guests are starting to arrive for the abdication ceremony at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city, including ministers. 

At 11am local time, Prince Guillaume will then be sworn in at the Chamber of Deputies.

Stay tuned for the first pictures.

It’s a busy day for the world’s royals, as Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri officially abdicates in favour of his son, Prince Guillaume. Elsewhere, Princess Anne will open the Bungalow Hub in Lanarkshire and will also attend a Research Symposium at The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Meanwhile, the Duke of Edinburgh will launch the new South Coast Institute of Technology Wing at The CECAMM (Centre of Excellence for Composites, advanced manufacturing and Marine) Centre in Cowes. He also has engagements in Sandown and Southampton.