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Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Grand Duke (head of state) of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (2000-2025) · Luxembourg · Born 1955 · age 71

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He reigned over one of Europe's smallest states for a quarter-century, then triggered the end of his own veto power by refusing to sign a euthanasia law in 2008. The Grand Duke who couldn't say yes became the monarch who made monarchs optional.

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A life in dates

2020Sandhurst MedalAward2017Grand Collar of the Order of LibertyAward2014Order of the White EagleAward2012“Luxembourg found in the United Nations and multilateralism in general the ideal framework to flourish as an independent, sovereign state.”In their words26 September 2012Address to the United Nations (26 September 2012)

“This crisis is a challenge to our conscience. It puts our committment to a hard test.”In their words26 September 2012Address to the United Nations (26 September 2012)

“This conflict has been going on for too long. It is essential that the parties start new direct negotiations and negotiate a sustainable peace, with the support of the Quartet.”In their words26 September 2012Address to the United Nations (26 September 2012)

2011Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint OlavAward2008Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAward2007Knight of the Order of the Golden FleeceAward2006Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands LionAward2004Collar of the Order of the Star of RomaniaAward2003Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicAwardOrder of the ElephantAward2002Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double CrossAward2001Collar of the Order of Charles IIIAward2000Monarch of LuxembourgOffice2000-20251981Grand Cross of the Order of Charles IIIAward1980Member of the Council of StateOffice1980-19981976Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian OrderAward1955Born16 April 1955

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  1. Luxembourg found in the United Nations and multilateralism in general the ideal framework to flourish as an independent, sovereign state.

    Sep 26, 2012, Address to the United Nations (26 September 2012), Own words

  2. This crisis is a challenge to our conscience. It puts our committment to a hard test.

    Sep 26, 2012, Address to the United Nations (26 September 2012), Own words

  3. This conflict has been going on for too long. It is essential that the parties start new direct negotiations and negotiate a sustainable peace, with the support of the Quartet.

    Sep 26, 2012, Address to the United Nations (26 September 2012), Own words

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Awards

Sandhurst Medal2020
Grand Collar of the Order of Liberty2017
Order of Amilcar Cabral 1st Class2015
Order of the White Eagle2014
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav2011
Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword2010
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland2008
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece2007
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion2006
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry2005
Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania2004
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic2003
Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana2003
Order of the Elephant2003
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross, Rudolf Schuster2002
Collar of the Order of Charles III2001
Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold1994
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III1981
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order1976
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus1946
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Grand Cross of the National Order of Mali
Order of State of Republic of Turkey
Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Honorary Doctor of the University of Trier
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Order of the Redeemer
Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Order of Pius IX
Order of Stara Planina
Order of the Southern Cross
Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John
Order of the Crown (Netherlands)

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Born in 1955 as the eldest son of the future Grand Duke Jean and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium, Henri became heir apparent at nine when his father took the throne in 1964. After studies in Luxembourg, France, and military training at Sandhurst, he earned a degree in political science from Geneva in 1980. His father appointed him regent in 1998, and two years later Jean abdicated, making Henri Grand Duke. The role was largely ceremonial until 2008, when his refusal to grant royal assent to a euthanasia law sparked a constitutional crisis that ended with Luxembourg abolishing the requirement for his approval on legislation altogether. In October 2024 he named his son Guillaume as regent and abdicated the following year.

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Luxembourg
Type
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Status
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Dates
Born 1955 · age 71

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