Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, was born on April 16, 1955. He became the Grand Duke on October 7, 2000, following the abdication of his mother, Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte. As the head of state, he represents the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in various official capacities and plays a significant role in promoting the country's interests. Henri is married to Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, and they have five children. He is known for his commitment to social issues, including education and culture, and often participates in charitable activities. His reign has focused on modernizing the monarchy and strengthening Luxembourg's position in Europe.