Belgium

Princess surprises palace by signing up for celebrity dance show

Europe’s newest princess has signed up for a celebrity dance show. Princess Delphine, half sister of King Philippe of the Belgians, will participate in her country’s version of Dancing with the Stars.The princess will take part in the series for charity. She is hoping to raise money and awareness for the Make-a-Wish organisation which helps grant dream wishes for children with…
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Queen Mathilde of Belgium visits rehabilitation facility for road accident victims

Queen Mathilde travelled to Edegem on Tuesday to visit a rehabilitation centre which is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Her Majesty arrived at the facility, located in the Flanders Region, on Tuesday, the 26th of October, where she received a tour of one of the facilities belonging to RevArte. RevArte is a rehabilitation centre that focusses on physical and mental rehabilitation for…
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New photo released to mark Princess Elisabeth's 20th birthday

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 education.Bas Bogaerts/Belgian Royal PalaceThe new image, taken on 27 September in the United Kingdom, is an unreleased photo from…
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King Philippe sits for military briefing

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…
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Queen Mathilde marks 25th anniversary of White March against child sexual abuse and exploitation

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 Bode – To the Missing Children monument in the Warande Park, Brussels. There, she stood silently and laid a single white…
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