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Grand Duke Guillaume set off on a five-stop journey across the country this week, celebrating sport, inclusion, and community spirit as part of his Tour de Luxembourg.
From Grevenmacher to Luxembourg City, the tour offered heartwarming encounters, local pride, and a few surprises along the way.
Grevenmacher: In the spirit of sport
The Grand Duke's first stop was Grevenmacher, where the day was all about sports. At the Stade op Flohr, he took part in five workshops – football, athletics, taekwondo, handball, and table tennis – showcasing the region's sporting spirit.
In one touching moment, a young girl presented him with a national team jersey; in another, he comforted a child who had injured her hand during a performance. The royal family's close ties to sport remain evident, with Grand Duke Henri still a member of Luxembourg's Olympic Committee.
Wiltz: Celebrating diversity and inclusion
The second stop brought the Grand Ducal family to Wiltz, where diversity took centre stage. A theatre play, video message and musical performance celebrated the multicultural fabric of Luxembourg’s northern community.
Among those present were local icons Mike McQuaide, known as An American in Luxembourg, and table tennis champion Ni Xia Lian.
The family was greeted with gifts for the young princes – a small but meaningful gesture from the people of Wiltz. Festivities in the town continued into the evening, with a free concert by Belgian soul star Selah Sue and Luxembourg’s own Claire Parsons.
Steinfort: Conversations across generations
In Steinfort, the Grand Duke visited the intercommunal hospital, where he spent time talking with patients young and old – a quiet moment of connection amid an otherwise lively tour.
Dudelange: Movement and emotion in the South
The southern stop in Dudelange brought energy and emotion. The Grand Ducal couple was welcomed by a dynamic walking choreography presented by several inclusion-focused foundations.
The performance reflected the region’s progressive and creative character, featuring everything from aerial yoga to interpretative dance. The Grand Duchess joined her husband here, wearing a cream pantsuit and yellow blouse – a light, elegant ensemble for the occasion.
Luxembourg City: A grand finale
The capital hosted the final stop of the tour, beginning with a symbolic procession of eight trams carrying some 2,000 people from across the country.
The celebrations culminated at the Glacis, where the Grand Duke delivered a heartfelt speech before the much-anticipated drone show and musical performance by Luxembourg's finest artists – a fitting close to a tour that highlighted unity, pride and community spirit.
