Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde check their son is doing chores as they visit military academy

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10th December 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde returned to France on Monday, this time as parents instead of King and Queen of the Belgians. Their Majesties visited the Saint-Cyr Military Academy in Brittany to see their son, Prince Gabriel. And they did a check on his chores as they toured the academy – and came out smiling. The Belgian prince, 21, is currently on an exchange at the French…
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde celebrate Olympic and Paralympic stars

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8th November 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium hosted Belgian Olympians and Paralympians this week at a special event marking the games. The Belgian King and Queen welcomed Belgian athletes to the Palace of Laeken to celebrate their accomplishments.  Many athletes chose to wear striking satin suits in red or yellow with others in black suits, echoing the colours of their country’s…
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King Philippe officially receives new ambassadors

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24th October 2024
King Philippe of the Belgians has welcomed four new ambassadors to the Belgian court in a centuries old tradition.  Four ambassadors presented King Philippe with their Letters of Credence: Nicholas Brousseau from Canada, Anne Sherriff from the United Kingdom, Eros Gasperoni from San Marino, and Vicenç Mateu Zamora from Andorra. A Letter of Credence is a formal, diplomatic document…
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Back to his maternal roots: Belgium's controversial prince wants to be a citizen of another country

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25th September 2024
Prince Laurent of Belgium, younger brother to King Philippe, is going to seek dual Belgian-Italian citizenship. Prince Laurent, long known as the rebel of the Belgian Royal Family, may be leaving permanently. He gave an interview with Sudinfo, a French news outlet, where he explained that although he loves Belgium, his heart is now in Italy. Queen Paola, the former Queen of…
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