Monarchs from across Europe have made
calls for unity and tolerance as they address their nation in an
annual Christmas broadcast. Many of the broadcasts reflected on the
recent atrocities that have occurred over the past year, including
the deadly terror attacks around the world and the migrant crisis
in which millions have fled their homes for a better life in
Europe. In the United Kingdom…
Queen Mathilde of Belgium Queen Mathilde
of Belgium has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a four-day
visit with representatives from the United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF). She began her visit on Monday, 9 November. Queen Mathilde
has been the Honorary…
Belgium's king pays a surprise visit to a centre for asylum seekers
25th September 2015
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The former Prince Philippe, Duke of
Brabant has now taken the oath for the throne of Belgium and has
become King Philippe of the Belgians. The new King and Queen of the
Belgians: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. His father, King Albert
II, abdicated shortly before and due to Belgium being the only
Monarchy in Europe which requires an oath for the Monarch to
succeed, the country had no King for…
His Majesty The King of the Belgians has
begun his final preparations for his abdication this Sunday when he
will formally hand over Kingship to his son, who will become King
Philippe. King Albert II has been King of the Belgians for almost
20 years and announced earlier…
King Albert will abdicate on 21st July.
With the Belgian Abdication just announced (and happening in just a
few weeks’ time), we thought we’d give you 10 of the most
need-to-know facts about the Belgian Monarchy. The Belgian Kings
and Queens are known as…
