Belgium

King Philippe holds consultations with key political figures to form new government

After yesterday’s elections, King Philippe of Belgium is currently holding consultations with the various political party leaders and the Presidents of the Senate and Chamber of Representatives to form a new federal government. The King, who will later appoint an “informateur” and/or “raporteur”, plays a crucial role in the new government formation. Yesterday, the…
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Belgium

Security costs of Belgian Royal Family revealed

The Belgian Minister of Security and Internal Affairs, Pieter De Crem has published the security costs of the Belgian Royal Family from last year. The federal parliament usually asks for these numbers every year in light of transparency. The Belgian Ministry of Security and…
Belgium

Queen Mathilde begins 2019 duties in Paris

Queen Mathilde of Belgium began her 2019 duties in Paris, France, yesterday. Her Majesty was in the French capital to visit the “Fernand Khnopff (1858-1921). Le maître de L’énigme” (or “Fernand Khnopff (1858-1921). The master of the enigma” in English) exhibit at the Petit Palais. The Queen of Belgians attended as the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium worked…
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Belgian King and Queen to go on state visit to Portugal

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are to pay a state visit to Portugal. Monday will begin their three-day journey that will last from 22 to 24 October. The visit is on the invitation of the President of Portugal. Their Majesties, who will be accompanied by various federal and regional government officials and entrepreneurs, will spend two days in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, and one…
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Royal German-speaking heads of state meet for annual meeting

The German-speaking heads of state have begun their annual meeting located in Switzerland this year as the 2018 host is Swiss President Alain Berset. King Philippe of Belgium, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, and Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein attended as the heads of state of their respective countries. Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, and Hereditary…
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