Grand Duke Guillaume officially ascended to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday, taking his oath in a traditional ceremony attended by European heads of state and fellow royals. As church bells pealed, hundreds gathered outside the Grand Palace erupted into chants of "Guillaume, Guillaume!" as the new grand duke appeared on a balcony to greet his eager subjects.
The 43-year-old, resplendent in an olive-green military uniform adorned with a yellow sash, was joined by his royal family. His wife, Grand Duchess Stéphanie, wore a sky-blue gown, and they carried their two young sons, five-year-old designated heir Charles and two-year-old François, both dressed in shorts.
