The Grand Duke
Hello, my name is Guillaume. I am the Grand Duke. I recently succeeded my father, Grand Duke Henri. I have been preparing for this important role since I was 18 by participating in numerous official activities. I am the husband of Grand Duchess Stéphanie and the father of Prince Charles and Prince François. The role of Head of State is first and foremost to serve the country, the people of Luxembourg and all those who live and work there.
Grand Duke Guillaume went to primary school in Luxembourg. He studied literature and political science. He loves languages: he is fluent in Luxembourgish, French, German, English and Spanish. Encouraged by his grandfather and father to discover and protect nature, he became a Scout and has important responsibilities in the World Scout Foundation.
Like his father Henri and grandfather Jean, Guillaume underwent military training at Sandhurst in Great Britain. He is Commander of the Luxembourg Army. As Hereditary Grand Duke, he has accompanied members of the Government and Luxembourg companies on many missions abroad to help them establish trade relations. This was the best way for him to prepare for his responsibilities as Head of State.
His role as Head of State involves many duties, which are explained on this website. He thinks about future generations and is very attentive to all the problems facing the planet, both in his work and in his everyday life.
