Belgium

Princess Astrid meets Prince Charles while in UK

Princess Astrid of Belgium is currently leading a Belgian economic mission to the United Kingdom, which aims to strengthen the economic ties between the allied countries. As part of the Belgian economic mission to the United Kingdom, Prince Charles received Princess Astrid at Clarence House on 10 May. The Belgian Royal Palace has published several photos from the meeting between the two…
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A slow return to normal as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde wrap up day 1 of Greek state visit

After many delays and postponements due to global events, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have touched down in Athens, Greece, for a much-anticipated state visit.  For the occasion, the couple travelled with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmés, the Minister of Public Enterprise and Public Function Petra De Sutter and some Minister-Presidents of Regions Elio Di Rupo (Wallonia), Rudi…
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Belgium's Queen Mathilde tests positive for COVID

Belgium’s Queen Mathilde, 49, has tested positive for COVID. The Belgian Royal Palace said: “The Queen is doing well and is following her doctor’s recommendations.” Her activities for this week have been postponed. Mathilde’s goddaughter, Princess Isabella of Denmark, will have her Confirmation on Saturday, 30 April. The guest list has not yet been…
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visit Namur Province

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have visited the province of Namur, south of Brussels, to have meetings with the citizens of various towns and visit several projects.  The first stop of their trip was made in the early afternoon of Wednesday, 30th March. The royals visited Ciney, a small town that houses a Provincial School of Agronomy and Sciences.  In the institute, they…
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