Prince Guillaume is set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg , on the throne this Friday, marking the European state's first change of monarch in 25 years. Ahead of the royal abdication, the Maison du Grand-Duc has released a series of powerful portraits to commemorate the change of reign. Luxembourgish painter Roland Schauls, as well as the British portraitists Louise Pragnell and Andrew Gow, were entrusted with the task of depicting the future Grand Duke Guillaume.

Louise also painted a fourth portrait of the future Grand Duchess, Stephanie de Lannoy , who looks resplendent in a cornflower blue taffeta dress with a yellow sash, diamond jewellery and a beautiful tiara. Future Grand Duc Guillaume, meanwhile, is depicted in full military attire in his official portrai

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