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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. Red Bull's Verstappen still made history by setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history in 1:18.792 during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix. Away from the circuit, the sport also made waves on the big screen. The film "F1 The Movie" grossed more than 600 million U.S. dollars worldwide, setting a new global box office record for sports movies. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's Lando Norris celebrating with crew after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

1. Lando Norris (Britain, Formula 1) Norris seized his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with seven wins, eight runner-up and three third-place finishes in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton also helped McLaren retain the constructors' championship. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrating after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Zhu Xingjian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Tens of Thousands Gather in Lewes for Annual Bonfire Night Celebration

On November 5, 2025, tens of thousands gathered in Lewes, East Sussex, for Britain’s largest Bonfire Night celebration, featuring parades, effigies, and fireworks. The event commemorates Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot and 17 Protestant martyrs executed in the town during Mary I’s reign.

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Illustration - Versailles

Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE. YVELINES (78) VERSAILLES. CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES. OVERVIEW OF THE PALACE AND THE CITY OF VERSAILLES FROM THE NORTH WEST. IN THE GRAND PARC DE VERSAILLES, DESIGNED AND FURNISHED BY ANDRE LE NOTRE, THE ORDER AND SYMMETRY CHARACTERISTIC OF THE FRENCH GARDEN STILL REIGN. THE SURFACE AREA OF THE GARDENS HAS INCREASED FROM 6,600 HECTARES TO 500 TODAY. ON THE RIGHT, THE WATERBEDS AND THE LATONA BASIN. ON THE LEFT, THE GROVE OF THE THREE FOUNTAINS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Versailles

Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE. YVELINES (78) THE CHAPEL OF THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES. AT THE END OF HIS REIGN, LOUIS XIV WANTED TO BUILD A CHAPEL WORTHY OF THE COUNTER-REFORMATION. WE OWE THIS MASTERPIECE TO MANSART. LOUIS XIV DID NOT ENTER THE BUILDING UNTIL 1710, WHEN IT WAS COMPLETED. HE WAS THEN 72 YEARS OLD. IT WAS THE LAST BUILDING CONSTRUCTED AT VERSAILLES DURING HIS REIGN. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Versailles

Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE. YVELINES (78) AERIAL VIEW OF THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES. MARBLE COURTYARD. DURING THE REIGN OF THE SUN KING, VERSAILLES LIVED BY THE TIME SHOWN ON THIS CLOCK FEATURING A MASK OF APOLLO, AN IDEALIZED IMAGE OF LOUIS XIV, WHICH OVERLOOKS THE KING'S BEDROOM. THE SCULPTED ELEMENTS WERE CREATED BY MARSY IN 1679, BASED ON A DESIGN BY LE BRUN. THEY REPRESENT FRANCE RESTING AFTER ITS VICTORY OVER ITS ENEMIES, SYMBOLIZED BY THE DRAGON. ON THE LEFT, HERCULES SITS ON A DRAGON. ON THE RIGHT, MARS AND A RAM REST. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Versailles

Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE; YVELINES (78) THE CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES HALFWAY UP, IN A CAPTIVE BALLOON. IN THE GRAND PARC DE VERSAILLES DESIGNED AND LAID OUT BY ANDRE LE NOTRE, THE ORDER AND SYMMETRY CHARACTERISTIC OF THE GARDEN STILL REIGN. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. SHIRAZ. THE CASTLE OF KARIM KHAN HAS BEEN BUILT AROUND 1766 UNDER THE REIGN OF KARIM KHAN, FIRST KING OF THE ZAND DYNASTY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. INSIDE VIEW OF THE DOME OF THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. WOMEN IN VAIL IN FRONT OF THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. INSIDE VIEW OF THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. VIEW OF THE DOME OF THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' Princess Catharina-Amalia The Netherlands' Queen Maxima, The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with their sons Francois and Charles Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' Princess Catharina-Amalia The Netherlands' Queen Maxima, The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with their sons Francois and Charles Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with Prince Charles at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with Prince Charles at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Prince Louis Xavier Marie Guillaume of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg , Prince Louis of Luxembourg, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with their sons Francois and Charles Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Prince Felix of Princess Claire of Luxembourg Prince Sebastien of Luxembourg at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Prince Louis Xavier Marie Guillaume of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg , Prince Louis of Luxembourg, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with their sons Francois and Charles Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Prince Felix of Princess Claire of Luxembourg Prince Sebastien of Luxembourg at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with Prince Charles at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' Princess Catharina-Amalia The Netherlands' Queen Maxima, The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with their sons Francois and Charles Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' Princess Catharina-Amalia The Netherlands' Queen Maxima, The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with their sons Francois and Charles Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' Princess Catharina-Amalia The Netherlands' Queen Maxima, The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with their sons Francois and Charles Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Prime minister Luc Frieden arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' Princess Catharina arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg and Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander and Princess Catharina arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' Princess Catharina-Amalia The Netherlands' Queen Maxima, The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie with their sons Francois and Charles Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' Princess Catharina arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander and Princess Catharina arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg and Prince Louis Xavier Marie Guillaume of Luxembourg arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Grand Duchess Maria Teresa with The Netherlands' Queen Maxima arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth at the abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Abdication Ceremony of Luxembourg Grand Duke Henri - Balcony - Luxembourg

Prince Felix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg arriving to abdication ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg city on October 3, 2025. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign today with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

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