section_path: Reign/Abdication
section_name: Abdication
paragraph_text: Abdication
  
  On 23 June 2024, his official birthday, Henri announced his plans to appoint his son Guillaume as lieutenant representative (regent) in October. Traditionally, this signals the Grand Duke's intention to abdicate in the future. On 8 October, Guillaume was sworn in as lieutenant representative. On 24 December 2024, the Grand Duke announced in his Christmas message his intention to abdicate in favour of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume on 3 October 2025.