Some articles in the Luxembourg Constitution regarding
the Succession to the throne
- Article 3 [Hereditary Crown]
- The Crown of the Grand Duchy is hereditary in the Nassau family in
accordance with the Pact of 30 June 1783, Article 71 of the Treaty of Vienna
of 9 June 1815, and Article 1 of the Treaty of London of 11 May 1867.
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- Article 4 [Grand Duke]
- The person of the Grand Duke is inviolable.
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- Article 5 [Majority and Oath of the Grand Duke]
- (1) The Grand Duke of Luxembourg attains his majority on the completion
of eighteen years of age. On assuming the reins of government, he shall
take the following oath as soon as possible, in the presence of the Chamber
of Deputies or of a deputation appointed by it:
- (2) "I swear to observe the Constitution and the laws of the Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg, to maintain the national independence and integrity
of the territory, as well as public and individual liberties."
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- Article 6 [Succession of Minors]
- If on the death of the Grand Duke his successor is a minor the regency
shall be exercised in accordance with the Family Pact.
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- Article 7 [Inability]
- (1) If the Grand Duke finds he is unable to reign, the regency shall
be ensured as in the case of minority.
- (2) Should the Throne become vacant, the Chamber shall make temporary
arrangements for the regency. A new Chamber, to be summoned with double
the customary number of members within thirty days, shall take the final
steps to fill the vacancy.
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- Article 8 [Oath of the Regent]
- (1) On taking up his functions the Regent shall take the following
oath:
- (2) "I swear to be faithful to the Grand Duke; I swear to observe
the Constitution and the laws of the country."