Belgium

The discreet royal who is the 2024 style icon you haven't heard about

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has quietly established herself amongst her peers. While she does not get as much press as other royals, she is dedicated to her role. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have attended and hosted numerous diplomatic events and engagements this year, and Mathilde has shown that she can hold her own when it comes to fashion. Armani Privé Gown, Brussels (April…
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Queen Paola missing as Belgium's royals mark special day

The Belgian Royal Family was missing a beloved member as they attended the annual King’s Day Te Deum at the Cathedral of Saints Michele and Gudula.  King Albert II, the former Belgian monarch, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, and Prince Laurent all attended the traditional 15 November service. Queen Paola did not attend with her husband and children as she normally does, though. The…
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Belgian Royal Family releases birthday portraits of Princess Elisabeth

Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, is celebrating her 23rd birthday and the Belgian Royal Palace has released new portraits to mark the occasion. The Belgian Royal Family has shared two new photographs of Princess Elisabeth in honour of her birthday. The two portraits were taken by Max Bueno and show the princess enjoying autumn in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is wearing a…
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Pope Francis arrives in Belgium for three day visit

Pope Francis has had a busy day with a visit to Luxembourg before arriving in Belgium on Thursday. The Pope arrived in Brussels on a flight from Luxembourg and was welcomed by the guard of honour, as well as a military band and children’s choir performing. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were also on hand at Melsbroek military airport to greet Pope Francis at the…
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