There were words of thanks, a gala concert and a photo that will make every review of the royal year going. The second day of the State Visit of the King and Queen of the Belgians to Luxembourg saw them focus on some of the most vital ties between the two countries. But it was the momentary reaction of two royals that caught everyone’s attention. Here’s Royal Central’s round up…
The Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg took a central role in the latest stage of the Belgian State Visit to her country. Princess Stephanie accompanied Queen Mathilde to a series of events in place of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa who is recovering from a knee…
It’s a State Visit with a difference. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are making a three day trip to Luxembourg. And while their agenda includes all the usual State Visit attributes, including engagements linked to stronger economic, social and…
He may be King of the Belgians, but his most important job is that of a father. King Philippe got behind the lens to take the photo for her 18th birthday stamp due to be released later this month.
In a press release from Bpost, they explained that the celebratory stamp for the future Queen of the Belgians coming of age, “Princess Elisabeth is the first in line for the succession to the…
Belgian media are reporting that Princess Marie-Esméralda was arrested in London earlier this week for her role in climate change protests.
According to Belgium newspaper Le Soir, the Princess was arrested in Trafalgar Square for her role in the Extinction Rebellion…
King Philippe of Belgium has announced the start of the second phase of the federal government formation on Tuesday. His Majesty has appointed two “preformateurs”, politicians who will have to find compromises on various political topics with the different…
Queen Mathilde speaks at The Missing Billion in UHC event at the New York Public Library
26th September 2019
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians spoke at The Missing Billion in UHC event in New York City’s New York Public Library yesterday.
Her speech focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030 and the availability of reliable and affordable healthcare around the globe; the Queen of the Belgians is an SDGs Advocate.
She opened her speech by saying, “Agenda 2030 and…
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium to star on stamp marking 18th birthday
15th September 2019
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, Duchess of Brabant, is to star on a stamp marking her 18th birthday. The future Queen of Belgium will celebrate her birthday on 25 October.
The new stamp will be released on 21 October – four days ahead of her reaching the age of…
Queen Mathilde marks a special anniversary on an anniversary of her own
14th September 2019
Exactly two decades after she began her path to a throne, Queen Mathilde put the spotlight on a cause that has been hugely important to her throughout her time as a royal. On the twentieth anniversary of her engagement to the future King Philippe, Mathilde celebrated the…
Prince Amedeo of Belgium and his wife, Elisabetta, have announced the name they’ve picked for their new son. The little boy, who was born on September 6th 2019, has been called Maximilian.
His name was made public as the couple introduced their second child to the world. Maximilian takes centre stage in a new photo of the family, sitting on his father’s lap while his big sister…
