King Philippe of Belgium will be marking a decade of kingship in July 2023; he took the throne after his father abdicated in 2013. Philippe’s role as sovereign has a different relationship with the church than many other monarchs.
Belgium does not have a state church. As of 2018, over 60% of Belgians identify as Christian, with 57% of the population identifying as Catholic. As monarch…
Museums in Brussels are honouring King Philippe’s ten years on the throne this week by offering free admission to visitors.
From Friday, 21 July (the tenth anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne) through Sunday, 23 July, several museums in the…
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.Â
Elisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène was born at 9:58 pm on 25 October 2001, the first of four children born to the…
Anniversary celebrations under way in Belgium with special photos to mark King Philippe's 10 years on the throne
12th July 2023
The Belgian Royal Palace has released new images to mark the tenth anniversary of King Philippe’s ascension to the Belgian throne.
Ten photos were released showing the King and Queen Mathilde in casual and formal wear to mark the first big anniversary of His Majesty’s reign.
Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace
Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have visited the Belgian Senate to unveil a tribute for His Majesty’s 10th anniversary as Monarch: a set of two new busts.Â
Their Majesties arrived in the Senate’s Palace on the afternoon of 5th July 2023, and were welcomed by local…
King Albert of Belgium set to leave hospital
5th July 2023
King Albert of Belgium is set to leave hospital tomorrow.
The Belgian Royal Palace has informed Belgian reporter Wim Dehandschutter that the King will be discharged around 2 pm on 5 July and will continue to recover at home.
The 89-year-old former monarch has been…
What's the correct title for Belgium's monarch?
3rd July 2023
How do you correctly title the King of Belgium? Is it “of Belgium” or “of the Belgians”? We explain below:
With King Albert of Belgium hospitalised, some have questioned why he’s called “King Albert of Belgium” while his son is titled “King Philippe of the Belgians.”
The answer is actually quite simple.
The reigning monarch and their…
King Albert II of Belgium has a major engagement lined up – even though he’s still being treated in hospital.
As the former monarch continues his recovery from symptoms of dehydration under medical supervision, it’s been confirmed that he plans to attend…
King Albert of Belgium's hospital stay extended
28th June 2023
The former Belgian monarch, Albert II, is to stay in hospital longer than first expected after being admitted with dehydration.
The king, who is 89, was admitted early on the morning of June 27th 2023 after his health gave cause for concern.
Belgium’s Royal…
Belgium's King Albert taken to hospital
27th June 2023
King Albert II of Belgium is being treated in hospital for dehydration.
The king, who turned 89 just a few weeks ago, was taken in for treatment after becoming unwell at home.
His wife, Queen Paola, is at his side.
His eldest son, King Philippe of the Belgians, has cancelled his planned engagement for the day to visit his father.
Doctors say that King Albert is responding well to…