Abdications, accessions, and everything in between: Relive all the big moments from the royal transition in pictures.

The first day of the royal transition weekend has drawn to a close, so time to review all of the big moments in our picture galleries below.

Final preparations ahead of the royal transition (2 Oct 2025)

Grand Ducal Couple bids farewell to people in Colmar-Berg (3 Oct 2025)

Abdication at the Grand Ducal Palace (MDG, SIP, 3 Oct 2025)

From the Palace to the Chamber (SIP, 3 Oct 2025)

The new Grand Duke appears with his family on the Palace balcony (Domingos Oliveira, 3 Oct 2025)

The new Grand Duke mingles with the crowd

Reception at Cercle Cité (SIP, 3 Oct 2025)

Guests arrive for the gala dinner at the Palace