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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to make State Visit to Germany

The King and Queen of the Belgians will make a State Visit to Germany this winter.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are set to arrive for the three day trip on December 5th 2023.

They have been invited by the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

The State Visit will take them to Berlin and Dresden.

Earlier this year, they welcomed President Steinmeier to Belgium during a meeting for leaders of German speaking countries.

The German President has already hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla on a State Visit this year.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.