Princess Elisabeth took her oath as an officer on Tuesday evening, following in the footsteps of future Belgian monarchs before her.
The Belgian Royal Palace shared photographs of the future queen taking her oath as an officer in front of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eléonore, swearing that: “I swear allegiance to the King, obedience to the Constitution and…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has travelled to New York City to attend the United Nations annual General Assembly, in her role as Advocate for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Her Majesty arrived in the Big Apple on 17th September 2023, but…
Meet Europe's newest royal baby - and she's got a rather impressive title
4th September 2023
There’s a brand new royal baby and although her parents have only announced her short first name, she has a rather regal sounding title to go with it.
The newest royal in Europe is the third child of Prince Amadeo of Belgium and his wife, Elisabetta. The Belgian…
On the 30th anniversary of his death, many European Royals reunited in Motril, Spain, to celebrate the life and legacy of King Baudouin of the Belgians.
On Monday, 31st July, the Andalusian city welcomed King Philippe of the Belgians, nephew to King Baudouin and eventual successor to his throne. King Philippe was accompanied by his younger daughter, Princess Eleonore.
Casa de S.M. el…
Remembering King Baudouin, the beloved monarch whose loss shocked Belgium
31st July 2023
Thirty years ago, Belgium was rocked by the news that the hugely popular king, Baudouin, had died during a holiday with his beloved wife, Queen Fabiola. Royal Central looks back at the life and reign of a man who shaped a modern monarchy.
Baudouin, King of the…
The next Queen Elisabeth: preparations for a reign that's already hotly anticipated in her realm
30th July 2023
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their roles in a continuously changing landscape. And as she completes her first decade as heir to the throne, a poll has shown that a majority expect her rule to happen…
Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, is set to conclude her military training at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels.
The Belgian heir to the throne will take her officer oath, alongside her classmates, in the autumn.
Elisabeth completed her summer training and her Social and Military Sciences courses, which she began in September 2020.
Photo: The Royal Military…
Patriotic dressing from Belgium's queens and princesses as their king celebrates ten years on the throne
21st July 2023
The celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the reign of King Philippe of the Belgians got under way with a nod to the country’s colours from the royal family that has supported him through his tenure.
His wife, Queen Mathilde, wore bright red while his heir…
King Philippe is about to celebrate his tenth anniversary on the throne of Belgium, with many successes behind him that surprised his past detractors.
Many considered him too quiet and shy to be an effective leader, and when King Albert II announced his decision to…
A Queen for Belgium? New survey shows strong support for heir Elisabeth to take the throne young
20th July 2023
Recent polling in Belgium suggests that a majority of people believe that Princess Elisabeth should succeed her father in the next 10 years.
A survey commissioned by top Belgian media outlets—including HLN, VTM NEWS, RTL and Le Soir—polled people on their thoughts about the various members of the Belgian Royal Family, and 43% believe that the Duchess of Brabant should succeed King Philippe…
