Belgium

Belgian royals hit the pavement for car-free day in Brussels

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde and their four children, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore went on a bike ride in central Brussels Sunday as part of the yearly car-free day (Dimanche sans Voiture) in Belgium. The Belgian royals were dressed for the chilly weather and seen riding in the streets of Belgium with their security guards in tow. The family has…
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Belgian Royal Family Remembers Victims of Brussels Attacks

On 22 May, exactly two months after the terrorist attacks in Brussels, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians attends a ceremony in the Royal Palace of Brussels to commemorate the victims and to pay tribute to the emergency services. They were joined by King Albert II, Queen Paola, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Prince Laurent, Princess Claire and 500 guests. In his speech King Philippe…
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Belgian King and Queen visit victims of the terrorist attacks in Brussels

Following the devastating acts of terrorism in Brussels, the King and Queen of the Belgians paid a visit to the victims of the attacks to offer their condolences. On Wednesday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited Brussels Airport, where they paid tribute to those who had lost their lives, before making their way to two nearby hospitals where the survivors are being treated for their…
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Royals from across Europe react to Brussels attacks

By Charlie Proctor, with additional reporting by Moniek Bloks The royals of Europe have today been sending messages of condolence to the King of Belgium and the Belgian people following the terror attacks which took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Several countries have already approached King Philippe to show their support, including King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and King…
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