The King and Queen of the Belgians have just finished their first ever State visit to Germany. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde spent three days packed with visits, encounters, speeches and dinners in Berlin and Dresden. The Belgian King praised the Germans for their beautiful language, culture and art and spoke of a close friendship between the founding members of the European Union.
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King Philippe of the Belgians has attended the annual commemoration for war victims in Brussels.
The event takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the foot of the Congress Column to honour those who died in World War I and World War II. It also serves as a way…
A minute's silence held for victims of Brussels terror attack as Portuguese State Visit to Belgium begins
18th October 2023
The President of Portugal joined the King and Queen of the Belgians in a minute’s silence for the victims of a terror attack that took place just hours before the official start of his State Visit to Belgium.
Two Swedish football fans were killed when a gunman…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have said they are “shocked” after a terrorist went on a shooting spree in Brussels on the evening of 16 October.
The royal couple released a statement in English, French and Dutch on social media stating: “We are shocked by tonight’s shooting in our capital. Our thoughts are first and foremost with the victims, their families…
On the 30th anniversary of his death, many European Royals reunited in Motril, Spain, to celebrate the life and legacy of King Baudouin of the Belgians.
On Monday, 31st July, the Andalusian city welcomed King Philippe of the Belgians, nephew to King Baudouin and…
King Philippe is about to celebrate his tenth anniversary on the throne of Belgium, with many successes behind him that surprised his past detractors.
Many considered him too quiet and shy to be an effective leader, and when King Albert II announced his decision to…
King Philippe pays moving tributes to his two predecessors, King Albert and King Baudouin, as jubilee approaches
20th July 2023
King Philippe has paid a moving tribute to his father and predecessor in a National Day speech ahead of his 10th anniversary on the Belgian throne.
The Belgian monarch succeeded his father, Albert II, on 21 July 2013, after the aging king decided to abdicate due to poor health. After 10 years on the throne, King Philippe began his speech by paying homage to his father.
“You gave the Queen…
King Philippe thanks Belgium for its support during his first 10 years as king
20th July 2023
King Philippe officially marks 10 years on the Belgian throne this week and used his National Day speech to thank his countrymen for their “great sense of solidarity” through the tragedies and triumphs of his first decade as king.
The Belgian king succeeded his…
Museums in Brussels are honouring King Philippe’s ten years on the throne this week by offering free admission to visitors.
From Friday, 21 July (the tenth anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne) through Sunday, 23 July, several museums in the…
Anniversary celebrations under way in Belgium with special photos to mark King Philippe's 10 years on the throne
12th July 2023
The Belgian Royal Palace has released new images to mark the tenth anniversary of King Philippe’s ascension to the Belgian throne.
Ten photos were released showing the King and Queen Mathilde in casual and formal wear to mark the first big anniversary of His Majesty’s reign.
Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace
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