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…
Below is an opinion on the ongoing saga of Delphine Boël and her quest to have King Albert recognise her as his daughter, by our Deputy Editor, Brittani Barger.
King Albert, by continuing to drag out this paternity suit, you only further damage your reputation. It makes you…
Security costs of Belgian Royal Family revealed
6th April 2019
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…
Queen Mathilde begins 2019 duties in Paris
10th January 2019
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…
In Christmas Eve address, King Philippe says "to look where we are in life"
24th December 2018
In his annual Christmas Eve address (delivered in Dutch, French and German), King Philippe of Belgium talks of looking “where we are in life.”
Saying that the Christmas and New Year holidays are “a perfect time to look back”, he says that we must also…
New pictures released by Belgian Royal Palace for King's Day
16th November 2018
The Belgian Royal Palace released new official images yesterday in celebration of King’s Day in the country (or Koningsfeest in Dutch; Fête du Roi in French; and Festtag des Königs in German – the official languages of Belgium).
The four new photos show Their…
Belgian King and Queen to go on state visit to Portugal
21st October 2018
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…
The royals you can expect to see at the UN this week
24th September 2018
As the United Nations plans to hold its annual General Assembly in New York, royals from several royal families from across the globe will be in attendance for the 73rd session.
The royal families of Belgium, Denmark, Jordan, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Tonga will be…
Royals from Belgium, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg conclude annual meeting
6th September 2018
The royal heads of state from Belgium, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg (King Philippe of the Belgians, Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg) concluded their annual meeting of the German-speaking heads of state alongside leaders from…
Royal German-speaking heads of state meet for annual meeting
6th September 2018
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…