Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg was appointed the ‘Lieutenant Répresentant’ of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on October 8th…
H.H. Prince Guillaume of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, June 10, 2024. Photo by A1Cafel.
The title of Lieutenant Répresentant has a unique place in Luxembourg’s royal tradition. The role allows the heir apparent to the crown to temporarily take over the duties of the reigning monarch without requiring immediate abdication by the current Grand Duke. This system has been used during times when the Grand Duke or Grand Duchess wishes to step back from active duties but remains formally the country’s monarch, giving the heir apparent a smoother transition into the role.
