Belgium

Relief for a prince as his princess confirms she'd still pick him as a husband

They have been married for decades so it was something of a relief for Prince Lorenz, Archduke of Austria when his wife confirmed she’d wed him all over again if given the chance. Belgium’s Princess Astrid told reporters she’d change several things about her wedding day but not the man she married. The couple were talking to the press ahead of the marriage of their eldest…
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IN PHOTOS: Princess Elisabeth at annual summer military camp

The Belgian Royal Palace has released images of Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, at the annual summer military camp of the Royal Military Academy. As part of her military training, the Princess will participate in the camp throughout July. She joined her classmates from the Royal Military Academy who are in their second year at the academy. ERM/KMS – Erwin Ceuppens They are…
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Plans announced for Queen Mathilde's 50th birthday

Queen Mathilde is gearing up for a series of mental health and exercise outings ahead of her 50th birthday in January. The Royal Palace announced that in the coming months ahead of the Queen’s birthday, a series of walks or cycling outings will be organised in all of Belgium’s provinces, with mental health organisations from each area. Queen Mathilde’s 50th birthday celebrations are…
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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde go grocery shopping for a good cause in Limburg province

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians had a day of engagements in the Limburg Province, at the country’s northern-eastern border with the Netherlands. They visited three projects, one in each city they touched down in. All structures have connections to community and social work. They arrived in Borgloon in the early afternoon of Wednesday, 22 June, where they…
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