Guillaume V, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
monarch of Luxembourg since 2025
1981 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
monarch of Luxembourg since 2025
Born
November 11, 1981
Age
~45 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
LuxembourgBorn in Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital
1981
Born in Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital (1981-11-11)
2000
PositionHereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (2000–2025)
2001
EducationStudied at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (2001–2002)
2005
PositionMember of the Council of State (2005–2024)
2005
AwardGrand Officer of the Order of the White Double Cross
2006
EducationStudied at Institut Philanthropos (2006–2007)
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Guillaume V is Grand Duke of Luxembourg, reigning since 3 October 2025. The eldest son of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, he acceded to the throne upon the abdication of his father.
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Who is Guillaume V, Grand Duke of Luxembourg?+
Guillaume V is Grand Duke of Luxembourg, reigning since 3 October 2025. The eldest son of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, he acceded to the throne upon the abdication of his father.
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume V, Grand Duke of Luxembourg born?+
Guillaume V, Grand Duke of Luxembourg was born on November 11, 1981.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guillaume — November 11, 1981
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
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