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Climate change, crowds and even more tiaras for day 2 of the Dutch State Visit to Belgium

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23rd June 2023
The second day of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s State Visit to Belgium began bright and early, despite the glittering banquet from the night before. The first stop for the day was Gare Maritime à Tour & Taxis, in Brussels, where the Dutch royals were joined by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians to attend Climate Tech Forum, a forum on climate…
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Belgium

King Philippe speaks of the 'power of love' as he reviews the Chelsea Pensioners at Founder's Day Parade

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9th June 2023
The King of the Belgians has spoken of hope for the future and the ‘power of love’ during his address at the traditional Founder’s Parade at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. King Philippe was guest of honour at the annual parade which marks the foundation of the institution for retired soldiers by King Charles II. There is often a royal guest at Founder’s Day and in the…
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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde host garden party to celebrate 10 years on the throne

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14th May 2023
2023 is set to be one of the most important celebration years when it comes to European monarchies: the coronation of King Charles III in the UK, the Golden Jubilee for King Carl XVI Gustaf in Sweden, and the tenth-anniversary celebrations for the reigns of King Willem-Alexander in the Netherlands and King Philippe in Belgium.  The latter organised a garden party to celebrate this important…
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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde land in South Africa ahead of historic State Visit

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24th March 2023
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have landed in South Africa for a five-day state visit.  The King and Queen arrived in Pretoria the evening before the official beginning of the visit, landing in Wonderboom Airport, north of the capital on 22 March.  Their Majesties have undertaken this trip accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadja Lahbib, and the Presidents of…
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