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15 years as Luxembourg head of state

15 years ago today, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri was sworn in as the new head of state, succeeding his father, Grand Duke Jean. Wort.lu reflects on the major moments so far.

08.10.2015

(VB/JB) 15 years ago today, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri was sworn in as the new head of state, succeeding his father, Grand Duke Jean.

When making the constitutional oath, he spoke to the then deputies of the opportunities he had been given. "My generation grew up in a period of prosperity.