Royal Highlights of October 2025

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October promises to be a very busy month in the royal world, filled with historic moments, important ceremonies, birthdays, and anniversaries. The highlight will undoubtedly be the abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and the accession of his son, Grand Duke Guillaume, marking a new chapter for the Grand Duchy. But across Europe and beyond, royal families will also take part in cultural celebrations, parliamentary traditions, and international visits, making this a month to follow closely.

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Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of the Belgians, Princess Astrid of Belgium - Taken in July 2025 by Bjorn Hoex

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October 1st - The Prince of Wales, will launch the Global Humanitarian Memorial for aid workers, Gunnersbury Park, London, W5

1 October — Queen Máxima and King Willem‑Alexander will embark on a work visit to the Occitanie region (France).

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King Willem Alexander of The Netherlans
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October 3rd - Throne Chance in Luxembourg. This celebrations will be attended by inter alia the King and Queen of the Belgians and Crown Princess Elisabeth but also the King and Queen of the Netherlands and Crown Princess Amalia.

October 4th - October 12th - Princess Astrid of Belgium will carry out an economical mission to the United States of America. She will visit San Francisco and Los Angeles

October 7th - Europalia España in Brussels, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will receive King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain in Brussels

October 9–11, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is expected to visit the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden - Bjorn Hoex

October 12th. - National Day of Spain

October 13th. - Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will visit Armenia.

16 October — Queen Máxima will open the 25th Dutch Design Week (DDW) in Eindhoven.

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Queen Máxima of The Netherlands - Bjorn Hoex


October 17th - The Duchess of Gloucester will carry out engagements in Bermuda.

October 24th - October 25th: Queen Margrethe of Danmark will be in Rome

King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet Pope Leo XIV. 

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Birthdays

October 4th – Prince Emmanuel of Belgium.

October 9th – Edward, The Duke of Kent.

October 11th – Princess Luisa Maria of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este.  

October 14th – Farah Pahlavi, The Empress of Iran.

October 15th – Sarah, Duchess of York.

October 15th –  Christian, The Crown Prince of Denmark.

October 17th – Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein.

October 19th – Prince Laurent of Belgium.

October 25th – Elisabeth, The Duchess of Brabant.   

October 28th – Princess Sophia of Romania.

October 28th – Tessy Anthony-de Nassau.

October 30th – Reza, The Crown Prince of Iran.

October 31st – Leonor The Princess of Asturias


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Prince Laurent of Belgium - February 2025 - Bjorn Hoex

Wedding Anniversaries

October 12th – Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank and Mr. Jack Brooksbank.

October 20th – Guillaume and Stephanie,  The Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.


Conclusion

What an exciting month ahead, with so many milestones to watch for – from Luxembourg’s throne change to national celebrations in Spain and visits abroad by several European royals. Which event are you most looking forward to following? Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any updates from the royal world!

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