AIAC CELEBRATES THE CORONATION OF LUXEMBOURG GRAND DUKE GUILLAUME v
For Immediate Release
NEW YORK, NY – October 3, 2025 – American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC) Chairman L. M. Levie joined fellow members of the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce and other distinguished guests at Luxembourg House (Maison du Luxembourg) in New York City on October 3 to celebrate the coronation of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume V of Luxembourg.
The elegant evening reception honored the historic occasion of Grand Duke Guillaume's ascension to the throne following the abdication of his father, Grand Duke Henri, earlier that day. Around 50 Luxembourgers and friends of the Grand Duchy gathered for the celebration, which was hosted by His Excellency Luc Decker, Consul General of Luxembourg in New York, Lis Dahm, Deputy Consul General, Marc Padjin, Consul, and Sandrine Copitch, Executive Assistant.
Mr. Levie stated "This is a momentous occasion not only for Luxembourg but for all who value the strong ties between our nations. As chairman of an industrial group with deep roots in Luxembourg, I am delighted to celebrate Grand Duke Guillaume's coronation and the continued prosperity of the Grand Duchy. Moreover, as Trustee and Poet Laureate of the Explorers Club, I am privileged to extend enthusiastic congratulations on behalf of all our club members to our beloved fellow member, Grand Duke Guillaume."
Upon their arrival at Maison du Luxembourg, each guest was gifted the official monogrammed lapel pin of Grand Duke Guillaume, a booklet containing an explanation of the constitutional role of the Grand Duke, his and his wife’s biography, and the history of the Nassau dynasty, along with a poetic tribute to the Grand Duke, composed by AIAC Chairman Levie. The poem is found below:
Consul General Decker unveiled the official portrait of Grand Duke Guillaume and displayed pictures and video of the coronation ceremony in Luxembourg.
Consul General Decker then delivered an address explaining the ceremony which took place earlier that day in Luxembourg and shared interesting details about Grand Duke Guillaume. He emphasized the Grand Duke's fluency in five languages—Luxembourgish, French, German, English, and Spanish—and his role as Luxembourg's Chief Scout. Mr. Decker noted that, in his capacity as Crown Prince and Honorary Chairman of the Trade and Investment Board, Grand Duke Guillaume led over 70 economic missions. He expressed his hopes that as a frequent visitor to New York, the Grand Duke will continue to visit the city in his new capacity.
The celebration at Luxembourg House brought together members of the diplomatic community, business leaders, and friends of Luxembourg to mark this historic transition in leadership. Guests raised their glasses to Grand Duke Guillaume with cries of "Vive le Grand-Duc!" celebrating the continued friendship and commercial partnership between Luxembourg and the United States.
"Reflecting on the Grand Duke's role as an Honorary Member of The Explorers Club, Mr. Levie commented, 'His commitment to innovation, his support for the space industry in Luxembourg, and his dedication to building bridges between nations make him a distinguished member of our global community of explorers. I was deeply proud to support his nomination with my dear friends, Martin Kraus and Daphne Lui.”
Mr. Levie continued, “Much is known about the Grand Duke’s prodigious work ethic, multilingual fluency, and philanthropy, but I can personally attest to another aspect of his character - his warmth, humor, and ever-cheerful countenance, combined with a flawless memory. I recall attending a lunch at the Metropolitan Club of New York nearly a decade ago with a small group of senior government officials from Luxembourg which included a polite young man sitting at my right-hand side. At the time, I did not know who he was, but he mentioned that his grandmother lived in the U.S. during World War II. He ordered a medium rare hamburger from the menu and I did the same. However, when I took my first bite, the juices dripped right onto my tie making a large stain. I was very embarrassed at the time.”
“Later that day, I attended a black-tie evening gala hosted by the Luxembourg-American Chamber of Commerce a few blocks away at the New York Athletic Club grand ballroom. When the Crown Prince and Princess Stéphanie were officially announced and I spotted them entering the grand ball room in full regalia, I realized that my young luncheon companion had been European royalty. I was deeply mortified by my earlier gaffe. A year ago, on April 24 at the Luxembourg in Space Conference at the Citicorp Center in New York, I mentioned the incident at a private meeting with the Crown Prince, who was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, and a group of cabinet ministers and senior officials. The Crown Prince recalled the entire experience vividly and we both had a good laugh.”
“Shakespeare wrote, "Heavy is the head that wears the crown," but it is clear that the Grand Duke carries it with remarkable grace and charm. I offer my heartfelt congratulations and sincere best wishes for health and happiness to Grand Duke Guillaume, Grand Duchess Stéphanie, and their sons, Prince Charles and Prince Francois on this very special day.”
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD2FQV0VVSk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5ftOIF6Csg
About Grand Duke Guillaume V
Guillaume V (born November 11, 1981) is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg since October 3, 2025, following his father Grand Duke Henri's abdication. The eldest son of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, he is the seventh Grand Duke since the modern monarchy was established in 1890, presiding over the world's only remaining grand duchy.
Guillaume attended public schools in Luxembourg before completing his secondary education at Swiss boarding schools, earning his French baccalaureate in 2001. He trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and was commissioned as an officer in the Luxembourg Army in 2002, eventually rising to the rank of colonel before his accession. He earned a bachelor's degree with honors in arts and political science from the University of Angers in 2009 and completed postgraduate training at the Royal College of Defence Studies in London from 2018 to 2019.
As Hereditary Grand Duke, Guillaume completed 70 economic missions over 24 years, serving as honorary chairman of the Board of Economic Development and as a member of the Council of State from 2005 to 2024. He has been actively involved in humanitarian work, including projects with the Luxembourg Scout Movement in Nepal and charitable missions in Mexico. He serves as patron to numerous organizations and chaired the Kräizbierg Foundation for people with disabilities for over a decade.
Guillaume married Countess Stéphanie on October 20, 2012, at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City. The couple has two sons: Prince Charles (born 2020) and Prince François (born 2023). Prince Charles is currently the heir apparent and the youngest heir to any throne worldwide.
As Grand Duke, Guillaume serves as Luxembourg's constitutional head of state, with legislative authority resting with the Chamber of Deputies. He has expressed his commitment to helping Luxembourg's poorer citizens through a new royal charity, emphasizing that his position comes with responsibility for those facing hardship.
For further information, please see:
https://monarchie.lu/en/grand-ducal-family/hrh-grand-duke-0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillaume_V,_Grand_Duke_of_Luxembourg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phanie,_Grand_Duchess_of_Luxembourg
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