Princess Astrid is currently leading a
Belgian economic mission to the United Kingdom, which aims to
strengthen the ties between the countries. Earlier this week, Her
Royal Highness met both Prince Charles and Princess Anne. The
latest stop on her official journey saw her visit her nice Princess
Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. Princess Elisabeth met her aunt in
the English city of Oxford where…
Princess Astrid meets Prince Charles while in UK
12th May 2022
Princess Astrid of Belgium is currently
leading a Belgian economic mission to the United Kingdom, which
aims to strengthen the economic ties between the allied countries.
As part of the Belgian economic mission to the United Kingdom,
Prince Charles received Princess…
After many postponements due to global
events, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will
finally make their way to Congo next month. On Thursday, 5
May, the Belgian Royal Palace announced that Their Majesties, along
with a small delegation of Belgian…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have
continued their State visit to Greece with a second day full of
events focussed on research and exploring the archaeological
milestones of Athens. The royal couple’s first stop of the
day was the Adama centre, a structure that deals with the
socioeconomic integration of refugees arriving in Greece. The
country is one of the most affected in Europe by…
A slow return to normal as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde wrap up day 1 of Greek state visit
3rd May 2022
After many delays and postponements due
to global events, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have touched
down in Athens, Greece, for a much-anticipated state visit.
For the occasion, the couple travelled with the Minister of Foreign
Affairs Sophie Wilmés, the Minister…
King Philippe visits Sciensano
27th April 2022
King Philippe of the Belgians visited
Sciensano, an institute that works in research development for
national health and science under the principle of “One Health.”
During the visit, His Majesty was accompanied by Health Minister
Frank Vandenbroucke. The King had…
The Monarchs of 1952: King Baudouin of the Belgians
22nd April 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the
throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European
rulers. In this new series, Royal Central looks at the monarchs who
ruled at the start of Europe’s longest reign of the 20th century.
King Baudouin of the Belgians The young Belgian king’s reign began
only months before Queen Elizabeth II’s, under much more political…
Belgium's Queen Mathilde tests positive for COVID
21st April 2022
Belgium’s Queen Mathilde, 49, has tested
positive for COVID. The Belgian Royal Palace said: “The Queen is
doing well and is following her doctor’s recommendations.” Her
activities for this week have been postponed. Mathilde’s…
Princess Eléonore of Belgium is
celebrating her 14th birthday today, and the Belgian Royal Palace
has released a new photograph of her to mark the occasion. In the
photo taken by Bas Bogaerts, the Princess is seen holding the Royal
Family’s two dogs in the Royal…
The Belgian Royal Palace has released a
new photograph of King Philippe as he marks his 62nd birthday
today. The image was taken by a favourite palace photographer, Bas
Bogaerts, at the beginning of April at the Palace of Laeken – the
King’s official residence in Brussels. His Majesty will spend his
birthday privately. Photo: Bas Bogaerts/Belgian Royal Palace King…

