Belgium

This sparkling royal tiara is almost 100 years old and only one woman is eligible to wear it right now

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29th March 2026
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has worn one of the most important jewels in her royal family’s collection and there’s an added significance to her choice this time round. For decades, a striking all diamond diadem has been in use by Belgian queens but in 2026, wearing it has an extra symbolism. For Queen Mathilde chose to wear the ”Nine Provinces” tiara exactly 100…
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Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has to rummage in her handbag for a cough sweet as her husband almost interrupts historic abdication

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3rd October 2025
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians appeared to come to the rescue of her husband, King Philippe, as he almost interrupted an abdication with a seasonal cold. As Philippe and Mathilde entered the room in Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal palace to witness the abdication of his cousin, Henri, as ruler of the tiny country, the King of the Belgians began to cough. He took his seat but the cough persisted…
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The unknown princess who just stole the style show on her royal family's big day out

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22nd July 2025
One Belgian princess had made something of a public statement about what she’d be wearing to the royal family’s big day out but in the end it was another, far more discreet royal, who stole the style show. The Belgian Royal Family celebrated National Day and the half sister of King Philippe, Princess Delphine, had made public statements about what she planned to wear. However, from…
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Belgium's King Albert criticised for past behaviour in hard hitting interview

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18th July 2025
Princess Delphine of Belgium, the half-sister of King Philippe, has done a podcast interview where she shared the details of her life as King Albert II’s illegitimate daughter.  The princess joined host Daniel Rosney on the It’s Reigning Men podcast this week for a two-part interview talking about her life as one of Belgium’s newest royals.  Delphine is the daughter of King Albert II…
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