In October 2000, Grand Duke Jean handed over the reins of this duchy to his son, Crown Prince Henri
1934 and placed it 
at... [DOC] [TLE] Latin American Herald Tribune - Akihito's Unprecedented Decision ... [PAR] ... thus creating an opportunity for his son and heir, Crown Prince Naruhito, to 
ascend ... October 7, 2000  Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, abdicated and 
was ... the throne by his son Henri, the current monarch of the landlocked Grand 
Duchy.