Belgium

King Philippe tells Belgium ''do not fear the future''

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24th December 2021
The King of the Belgians has made a heartfelt plea in his Christmas message for the country to come together and face the future with hope.King Philippe’s Christmas address focused on the many challenges millions across Belgium have faced in the past year and the work and dedication of those who have helped others in their hardest moments. And he urged everyone to put aside fear and…
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Belgian Royal Palace unveils new Christmas tree

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11th December 2021
Christmas is around the corner, and royal palaces are starting to showcase their preparations for the festivities. The Danish Royal Household has been posting a digital advent calendar with pictures of specific decorations each day until Christmas Eve; the Swedish royals have been posting pictures of lit Advent wreaths every Sunday; and the British royals have shared on social media images of…
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King Philippe pays brief visit to Rome

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2nd December 2021
The new coronavirus variant has had an immediate effect on royal diaries, causing several trips to be postponed. What was supposed to be a three-day Belgian state visit to Italy this week has been delayed and instead, on December 1st 2021, King Philippe paid a brief visit…
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King Albert and Queen Paola in close contact with Covid-19 positive politician

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17th November 2021
The President of the Belgian Parliament, Stephanie D’Hose, has tested positive for Covid-19, just hours after she had close contact with the former Belgian King and Queen, Albert and Paola.D’Hose has confirmed the news herself in her social media on November 16th 2021. The day before, she was in close contact with King Albert and Queen Paola as they marked King’s Day in Belgium.
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Belgian royals celebrate King's Day

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16th November 2021
King Albert, Queen Paola and Prince Laurent took part in a Te Deum (or Thanksgiving Service) in St Michael and Gudule Cathedral in Brussels.The service is held every year on the 15th of November in the main church in Brussels to celebrate King’s Day.The…
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde invite athletes in their home

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1st November 2021
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians welcomed a delegation of representatives from the world of sports.The athletes have had notable performances over the past two years, and they included some Olympians and Paralympians from the most recent Games in Tokyo, Japan. The delegation included 130 athletes, and, with the addition of their coaches and selected members of their…
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