Grand Duchess Stéphanie Takes Over as President of the Luxembourg Red Cross

The Luxembourg Red Cross has entered a new chapter, with Grand Duchess Stéphanie officially stepping into the role of president. She follows Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, who leaves the post after two decades of service that senior officials describe as transformative for the organisation.

In a statement released Tuesday, Michel Wurth, vice-president of the Luxembourg Red Cross, expressed deep gratitude for Maria Teresa’s long-standing leadership. He highlighted the “immense” and lasting impact she has made over the past 20 years, noting that her dedication shaped the organisation’s direction both nationally and internationally.

Maria Teresa offered her own farewell during a members’ assembly on Monday evening. Reflecting on her two decades at the helm, she said the Red Cross represents values that “remain very close to her heart,” adding that the years spent working alongside volunteers and teams in Luxembourg and abroad were filled with “moving and enriching moments.” She described the experience as a source of pride and joy.

Grand Duchess Stéphanie now assumes the presidency with the support of the organisation and the symbolic weight of family continuity, succeeding her mother-in-law in a role deeply rooted in humanitarian commitment. Her appointment marks a smooth transition at the head of one of Luxembourg’s most respected charitable institutions, known for its work in social support, emergency response and international solidarity.

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