Belgium

Anniversary celebrations under way in Belgium with special photos to mark King Philippe's 10 years on the throne

The Belgian Royal Palace has released new images to mark the tenth anniversary of King Philippe’s ascension to the Belgian throne. Ten photos were released showing the King and Queen Mathilde in casual and formal wear to mark the first big anniversary of His Majesty’s reign. Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace Michel…
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The line of succession to the Belgian throne

Like most in Europe, the Belgian line of succession is governed by absolute primogeniture (the eldest child, regardless of gender, ascends to the throne) through the descendants of King Albert II. The new laws of succession took effect in 1991, and if all the…
Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace unveils Christmas family photo

The Belgian Royal Palace has unveiled a new family photo for Christmas. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are pictured with their four children in an image taken by Royal Palace photographer Bas Bogaerts. The family’s two dogs, Jeep – a white Westie – and Simba, also feature in this year’s photograph. The photograph of Their Majesties, Princess Elisabeth, 21, Prince…
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IN PHOTOS: Princess Elisabeth at annual summer military camp

The Belgian Royal Palace has released images of Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, at the annual summer military camp of the Royal Military Academy. As part of her military training, the Princess will participate in the camp throughout July. She joined her classmates from the Royal Military Academy who are in their second year at the academy. ERM/KMS – Erwin Ceuppens They are…
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Princess Elisabeth joins her aunt Princess Astrid on economic mission

Princess Astrid is currently leading a Belgian economic mission to the United Kingdom, which aims to strengthen the ties between the countries. Earlier this week, Her Royal Highness met both Prince Charles and Princess Anne. The latest stop on her official journey saw her visit her nice Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. Princess Elisabeth met her aunt in the English city of Oxford where…
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