Belgium

Remembering King Baudouin, the beloved monarch whose loss shocked Belgium

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31st July 2023
Thirty years ago, Belgium was rocked by the news that the hugely popular king, Baudouin, had died during a holiday with his beloved wife, Queen Fabiola. Royal Central looks back at the life and reign of a man who shaped a modern monarchy.Baudouin, King of the BelgiansThe young Belgian king’s reign began only months before Queen Elizabeth II’s, under much more political circumstances.
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Patriotic dressing from Belgium's queens and princesses as their king celebrates ten years on the throne

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21st July 2023
The celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the reign of King Philippe of the Belgians got under way with a nod to the country’s colours from the royal family that has supported him through his tenure.His wife, Queen Mathilde, wore bright red while his heir, Princess Elisabeth, was in yellow and the king’s mother, Queen Paola, had elements of black in her outfit, meaning all…
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King Philippe pays moving tributes to his two predecessors, King Albert and King Baudouin, as jubilee approaches

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20th July 2023
King Philippe has paid a moving tribute to his father and predecessor in a National Day speech ahead of his 10th anniversary on the Belgian throne.The Belgian monarch succeeded his father, Albert II, on 21 July 2013, after the aging king decided to abdicate due to poor health. After 10 years on the throne, King Philippe began his speech by paying homage to his father.“You gave the Queen…
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How the Jubilee celebrations in Belgium began: a summer garden party in a regal setting

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20th July 2023
King Philippe of the Belgians is about to mark the tenth anniversary of his reign. He took the country’s throne on July 21st 2013 and as Belgium’s national day dawns this year, he will celebrate a decade of rule. Plenty of his fellow citizens want to celebrate with him and the party began several weeks ago when King Philippe and Queen Mathilde hosted a special garden party to mark…
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