De Wilhelmus

This article is about the grand ducal anthem of Luxembourg. Not to be confused with the national anthem of the Netherlands, "Het Wilhelmus".
De Wilhelmus
English: The Wilhelmus
Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Grand ducal anthem of  Luxembourg
LyricsNik Welter, 1919
MusicUnknown, 16th century
Adopted1919
Audio sample
Luxembourg Military Band instrumental recording (one verse)

"De Wilhelmus" (pronounced [də vilˈhælmus]; Luxembourgish for "The Wilhelmus") is the grand ducal anthem of Luxembourg. Lyrics for it were written in 1919 by Luxembourgish writer Nik Welter, although they are not often used in official performances. The anthem is performed whenever a member of the Grand Ducal Family enters or leaves an official ceremony, while the national anthem, "Ons Heemecht", is performed at national celebrations.[1]

  1. ^ "Knowledge Bites: Ons Heemecht and De Wilhelmus – Luxembourg's Anthems". RTL Today. Retrieved 2022-02-02.