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Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess talk baby news

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and his wife, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie have personally commented on the announcement that they are expecting a baby. The couple did so on their first official outing since breaking the news to the world. Yesterday morning, the Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg announced that the Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess are…
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The rise of royal photography

Recently there has been a remarkable shift in the photographs shared by the royal courts. Increasingly, the official pictures are no longer taken by professional photographers but by members of the royal families themselves. Photographing has become a typical “royal” hobby. In the previous decades, the royal courts instantly contacted professional photographers when there was a need…
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King Philippe introduces new phase in government formation

King Philippe of Belgium has announced the start of the second phase of the federal government formation on Tuesday. His Majesty has appointed two “preformateurs”, politicians who will have to find compromises on various political topics with the different political parties. On Monday, His Majesty the King thanked the “informateurs” Didier Reynders and Johan Vandelanotte…
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Queen Mathilde to promote music on national television

Queen Mathilde of Belgium will feature in a new programme about music for eight weeks on national television. In the programme, Her Majesty will receive young musicians at the Royal Palace and hear them play their instrument. Her Majesty Queen Mathilde has never hidden…
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Prince Gabriël of Belgium quits hockey

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s oldest son, Prince Gabriël has decided to quit hockey. The 16-year-old Prince of the Belgians is said to be very talented. It has, however, become impossible for the young man to combine his school work with his demanding hobby. It has been revealed that Prince Gabriël of Belgium will not return to his hockey club, Royal Evere White Star for the new…
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