The Grand Ducal Palace - Groussherzogleche Palais, is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
The palace is located at 17, Rue du Marché aux Herbes - Krautmart in Luxembourg City.
As it is the official residence of Grand Duke Henri, the palace is used by him in the exercise of his official functions as head of state. He and the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, have their offices at the palace.
The state rooms on the first floor are used for a variety of meetings and audiences. Foreign heads of state are accommodated at the palace during official visits to Luxembourg. On Christmas Eve, the Grand Duke's Christmas message is broadcast from the Yellow Room.
In 1817, the palace became the residence of the Dutch Grand Dukes. Under Grand Duke Adolphe, the palace was renovated and a new wing was built by the Belgian architect Gédéon Bordiau and the Luxembourgian state architect, Charles Arendt.
Under the supervision of Grand Duchess Charlotte, the palace was redecorated during the 1960s. It was thoroughly restored between 1991 and 1996. The interior of the Palace has been regularly renovated to match modern tastes and standards of comfort.
From 1945 to 1966 the Grand Ducal Guard mounted ceremonial guard duties at the palace. From 1966 to today soldiers of the military of Luxembourg perform guard duties.