Belgium

This princess is celebrating as her royal family enjoys a very special time

The Belgian royal family is currently enjoying an Easter break and they have plenty to celebrate. Just a day after King Philippe celebrated his 65th birthday, his youngest child has marked their own special day as Princess Eleonore turns 17. The Belgian royals have released new portraits of the princess to mark her birthday, taken by photographer Bas Bogaerts.  The teenage princess chose a…
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have early start to Vietnamese State Visit

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have begun their historic State Visit to Vietnam with a very early arrival at Noi Bai International Airport.  The Belgian King and Queen are in Vietnam for the first Belgian State Visit to Vietnam in over half a century. Not only is the State Visit longer than usual, with the couple officially visiting from 31 March to 4 April, their delegation is much larger.
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Queen Mathilde glitters in sentimental tiara

Queen Mathilde chose a sparkling tiara with a very personal meaning as she hosted a glittering State Banquet at the Castle of Laeken. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians welcomed Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the castle at the end of the…
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Princess Astrid of Belgium making style statement in India

Princess Astrid of Belgium may be in her early 60s but she is embracing fun with her fashion as a working royal. She is currently on an economic mission to India and her colourful wardrobe is full of pop favourites. After arriving, Princess Astrid visited the tomb of Emperor Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad. She wore a light and bright cotton midi-dress with a striking blue floral pattern from…
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Queen Mathilde has rough start to Costa Rice trip

Queen Mathilde of Belgium began a solo, three-day trip to Costa Rica with an emergency on the way there.  Queen Mathilde’s flight to Costa Rica saw her plane forced to make a priority landing fifteen minutes early with a cracked windshield. Thankfully, everyone on…
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Why Queen Mathilde made history when her husband took the throne

Queen Mathilde is a dedicated consort and in the twelve years since becoming Queen of the Belgians has truly made the role her own. However, she made history on the day that her husband took the throne.  The Queen of the Belgians was born Mathilde Marie Christine Ghislaine d’Udekem d’Acoz with the honorific Jonkvrouw (the lowest title in the Belgian aristocracy). She was born to…
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