Belgium

Royal wedding date confirmed as princess makes final preparations for big day

The final preparations for one of the biggest royal weddings of the year are now under way with confirmation that Princess Maria Laura of Belgium will marry her fiance on September 10th 2022. Princess Maria Laura, Archduchess of Austria-Este announced her engagement to William Isvy at the end of 2021. The couple have now confirmed they will wed at the Cathedral of St Michel and St Gudula in…
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Prince Gabriel to follow in older sister's footsteps

Prince Gabriel of Belgium is set to follow in his older sister’s footsteps. The Prince will attend the Royal Military Academy (ERM) in Brussels beginning on 22 August. Prince Gabriel has passed all admissions tests, including the medical, psycho technical and sports tests, as well as math, Dutch and French exams. At ERM, His Royal Highness will follow training in social and…
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Princess Elisabeth of Belgium opens namesake 3D printing lab

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium conducted her second solo engagement just five days after the first, as she opened a 3D printing lab named after her at KU Leuven.  Upon her arrival, on Thursday, 30th June, the Princess was escorted to her seat in the front row for the official inauguration ceremony, during which Prof Van Hooreweder, the head of research, said: “We are particularly honoured by…
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Belgian Royal Palace reveals details on Princess Elisabeth's tiara

The Belgian Royal Palace has revealed details about the mysterious tiara Princess Elisabeth wore to the 18th birthday celebrations of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. The Royal Palace spoke to Belgian reporter Wim Dehandscutter and revealed that the tiara was a gift to the Duchess of Brabant for her 18th birthday from her parents, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. The tiara is an…
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