October will be a very busy month for European royalty in the future as three future monarchs celebrate birthdays in the month: Prince Christian of Denmark (15 October), Leonor, Princess of Asturias in Spain (31 October) and Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant in Belgium (25 October).
With the latter being the oldest out of the three, she has in many ways paved the way for the path of a…
A new photo of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has been released to mark her 20th birthday.
The new image of the Duchess of Brabant was taken by Bas Bogaerts – the same photographer who took the photographs released on the day she began her university…
King Philippe of the Belgians visited the Defence Staff “Reine Elisabeth” quarters on Thursday, 21 October, for a routine update on the operations currently underway in various parts of the world that involve the Belgian Armed Forces.
His Majesty was welcomed with…
Queen Mathilde visited Da Vinci College (which, in French, means middle school) to meet with students of the last year to illustrate the SDGs, her role as Advocate and, more generally, the institution and function of the United Nations.
The anniversary of the foundation of the United Nations falls on the 24th of October, and, to celebrate, albeit belatedly, the 75th anniversary, the UN has…
Queen Mathilde marks 25th anniversary of White March against child sexual abuse and exploitation
22nd October 2021
It does not matter what status you hold; being a mother is sure to teach you a love that you never thought possible.
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians knows this, as she gave birth to four children herself. And on Wednesday, 20 October, she represented all mothers at De…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde jump aboard the art train
15th October 2021
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have jumped aboard the art train. The royal couple opened Europalia, an annual art exhibition at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels.
Being officially inaugurated on Thursday, 14 October, the exhibition will be…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde travel to Luxembourg Province
9th October 2021
The King and Queen of the Belgians closed their workweek by travelling in the South of Belgium, in the Luxembourg Province, for a series of visits.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde began their visit in Vielsalm, where they received a tour of La S Grand Atelier, a structure that houses art pieces by artists with disabilities. The structure is part of Les Hautes Ardennes, an entity that also…
Princess Claire carries out first engagement in two years following "lingering illness" and COVID-19 diagnoses
8th October 2021
Princess Claire of Belgium has carried out her first public engagement in about two years, allowing royal fans to breathe a sigh of relief about her health.
Her Royal Highness was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March 2020; while confirming the news, her husband Prince…
Queen Mathilde speaks at Global Mental Health Summit in Paris
7th October 2021
Queen Mathilde travelled to Paris in her role as an advocate for the promotion of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals to address the conference for mental health taking place in the French capital.
Her Majesty arrived in Paris on Tuesday, 5 October, at…
October is a month of royal birthdays, and two of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium’s children celebrate their arrival into the world this month.
Prince Emmanuel of Belgium is the first birthday of the month. His Royal Highness was born on the 4th of October 2005 in Érasme d’Anderlecht Hospital in Brussels, the third child and second son of the then-Duke and Duchess of…
