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Queen Mathilde visits temporary shelter for homeless and victims of domestic violence

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19th January 2022
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians undertook an engagement for a cause that is extremely close to her heart. On Tuesday, 18th January 2022, the Queen travelled to Namur, the capital of Wallonia, about 60 km south of Brussels, to visit the NGO “Les trois portes” (French for “the three doors”). The organisation takes care of people in extreme poverty, by offering temporary…
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Princess's time as twinkle toes comes to an end

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16th January 2022
Princess Delphine of Belgium’s time on Dancing with the Stars has come to an end. The Princess was voted off the show on Saturday evening, finishing in sixth place on the Flemish dancing show. Belgian journalist Wim Dehandschutter first reported the news and…
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King Philippe of Belgium holds video call with school principals

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11th January 2022
King Philippe of the Belgians held a virtual meeting with two school principals to assess the situation in the academic world following almost two full years of the pandemic.  His Majesty spoke with Ms Colla, a school principal in the French-speaking part of Belgium, and Mr Peirelinck, from the Flemish areas of the country. During the call, the King and the school directors discussed the…
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Belgium mourns the death of close royal family member

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11th January 2022
The Belgian royal family is in mourning. A close royal family member of the Belgian royal family passed away on Monday. Her Imperial & Royal Highness, Princess Margherita of Savoy-Aosta, Archduchess of Austria-Este, died on Monday, aged 91. She is best known as the…
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King Philippe tells Belgium ''do not fear the future''

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24th December 2021
The King of the Belgians has made a heartfelt plea in his Christmas message for the country to come together and face the future with hope. King Philippe’s Christmas address focused on the many challenges millions across Belgium have faced in the past year and the work and dedication of those who have helped others in their hardest moments. And he urged everyone to put aside fear and…
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Belgian Royal Palace unveils new Christmas tree

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11th December 2021
Christmas is around the corner, and royal palaces are starting to showcase their preparations for the festivities.  The Danish Royal Household has been posting a digital advent calendar with pictures of specific decorations each day until Christmas Eve; the Swedish royals have been posting pictures of lit Advent wreaths every Sunday; and the British royals have shared on social media images of…
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