 The year 1939 was especially eventful for Leipziger, who adopted his new name "Henry J. Leir" about this time.Since his arrival in Luxembourg in 1933, Leir had become a close financial advisor to the House of Nassau-Weilburg, the rulers of the duchy since 1890.On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the independence of Luxembourg, Leir was invested by Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg as "Grand Officier de l'Ordre Grand-Ducal de la Couronne de Chêne".