It was the last major royal wedding of
the 20th century and it began a new chapter in a royal story that
would lead to a throne. On December 4th 1999, the then heir to the
Belgian throne, Philippe, married Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz before a
host of regal guests. The couple became King and Queen of the
Belgians in 2013. On the twentieth anniversary of their marriage,
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Belgium’s King and Queen have given a
rare interview to mark their twentieth wedding anniversary. And
speaking to RTBF, King Philippe revealed that the couple’s romance
and marriage plans had left them ”on a cloud”. The couple spoke to
Patrick…
Former King Albert II of Belgium’s appeal
against the order to undergo a DNA-test will be discussed today by
the Court of Cassation, the main court of last resort in Belgium.
He had been ordered to undergo a DNA-test in order to determine if
he is the father of…
Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Astrid join efforts against landmines
29th November 2019
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of
Norway and Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium met this
week in Oslo to continue their fight against the use of landmines.
It is 20 years since the Convention prohibiting the production,
use, storage and export of anti-personnel mines came into force. On
Monday, Crown Prince Haakon spoke at the opening of the fourth
oversight conference. Crown…
On 21 November in Baden-Baden,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians received
the prestigious German Charity Bambi Award from ‘Hubert Burda Media
Holding’. The Royal Palace in Brussels said that the Queen was
presented the award for “her many…
Belgian Prime Minister calls Princess Elisabeth "the symbol of a new generation"
20th November 2019
The new Prime Minister of Belgium praised
Princess Elisabeth in her King’s Day speech, calling her the symbol
of a new generation. Sophie Wilmès, who was only recently named the
first female Prime Minister in Belgium’s history, said that
Princess Elisabeth represents…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians is to
receive the prestigious German Charity Bambi Award from ‘Hubert
Burda Media Holding’. The ceremony will take place in Baden-Baden,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on 21 November. The Royal Palace in
Brussels said that the Queen is being presented the award for “her
many years of dedication and personal contribution to the debate on
sustainable…
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, Duchess of
Brabant turned 18 on the 25th of October. To mark the day, the
Royal Court organised a unique birthday ceremony. Next to the Royal
Family, the guests included the ministers of all governments,
18-year-olds from all Belgian provinces…
His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium has
taken part in a historic moment for the country. The King has
appointed Sophie Wilmès (MR) as Belgium’s first female Prime
Minister. Prime Minister Wilmès will continue the day-to-day work
of the resigning federal…
Beautiful new family photos released after Princess Elisabeth of Belgium's 18th birthday
27th October 2019
The Belgian Royal Palace has released
seven new images of the Belgian Royal Family to celebrate Princess
Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant’s 18th birthday. The selection of
images were taken by Bas Bogaerts in the Royal Palace of Brussels’
Louis XVI Salon after the official birthday celebrations had taken
place in the Throne Room. © Koninklijk Paleis, Brussel/Palais
Royal…
