Belgium

The most important gems in Belgium’s royal vault

While Belgium doesn’t have jewels that belong to the Crown but to individual members of the Royal Family, some pieces are considered the most important, which we could potentially see at the Coronation of King Charles III. First, when it comes to tiaras, the general consensus is that the Nine Provinces Bandeau Tiara is the most important piece. Since Queen Astrid, it was passed from…
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The Queen who inspired Belgium's latest royal tour

Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium are on a royal tour of Egypt this week, but they aren’t the first Belgian royals to visit the African nation. Their trip is inspired by Elisabeth’s namesake, who ventured to King Tut’s tomb and was fascinated…
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The royal who wasn't afraid of the curse of King Tut's tomb

The curse of Egyptian King Tut’s tomb is well-known. Of those who have entered Tutankhamun’s tomb, many have succumbed to unexpected, early deaths. From Lord Carnarvon to Howard Carter, those who “disturbed” the tomb had early deaths under the so-called “curse of the Pharaohs.” One royal was not afraid to risk the curse: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium.
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde listen to grieving families following devastating earthquake

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians travelled to the Flanders to meet with two grieving families.  On Monday, 13th February, Their Majesties arrived in the municipality of Houthalen-Helchteren, in Belgian Limburg province, and were welcomed by two families, one of Turkish origins and the other one from Syria.  The King and Queen sat around the kitchen table of one home and on…
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Egyptian visit planned for the Belgian royals

Egypt will welcome a royal visit in March when Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and her daughter, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, visit the country for three days. The Queen and Duchess of Brabant will be in Egypt from 14-16 March. The visit will centre around the late Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians, who once visited Egypt. The royals will visit many locations the heir that the heir…
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