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King Philippe caught up in Brussels demonstration

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14th January 2021
The Belgian monarch had a dramatic evening as he drove through his nation’s capital. King Philippe’s car, a black Mercedes with the famous royal number plate 1, drove straight into a violent demonstration and was briefly trapped in a crowd as young people took to the streets against the Belgian police. The Belgian press published a photograph showing the car in the middle of the…
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Who was Leopold III of Belgium?

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25th September 2020
Leopold III was the fourth King of the Belgians (the Belgian King is known as the King of the Belgians rather than King of Belgium). In the early years of his reign, he was a popular figure; however, he became a divisive figure after he surrendered the Belgian army to the…
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The Royal Week in Pictures

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23rd August 2020
It has been a mixed week on the royal front. The families of Scandinavia are returning to duties while other dynasties continue their summer breaks in a time when no one knows how the regal autumn will look. Here’s the royal week just past, in pictures.Mary’s MasksView this post on Instagram A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS ?? (@detdanskekongehus)The…
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Belgian National Day 2020: in pictures

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21st July 2020
It was a very different National Day for Belgium’s Royal Family today. A day of celebration became a moment for commemoration as King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and their children paid tribute to those who have lost their lives to coronavirus and to those who have worked…
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King Albert in first public appearance since admitting illegitimate daughter

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18th February 2020
Belgium’s King Albert II accompanied his wife to church on Monday, the first time he’s been seen on an official royal duty since his statement confirming he has fathered a child outside their marriage. King Albert and Queen Paola joined other Belgian royals at the service held in Brussels every year in memory of family members who have passed away.Albert, who ruled Belgium between…
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King and Queen of Belgium visit New York

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13th February 2020
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium have concluded a two-day visit to New York City.Their Majesties travelled to the Big Apple as Belgium holds the presidency this month for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).? #BelgiumUNSCTheir Majesties the King…
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Royal Wedding Dresses: Queen Mathilde of the Belgians

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4th December 2019
All royal wedding dresses are keenly anticipated but there is always slightly more interest and slightly more pressure when the gown on show belongs to a queen in waiting. On December 4th 1999, Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz walked into the Town Hall of Brussels for the start of her marriage celebrations to the heir to the throne of Belgium, Philippe. Mathilde’s marriage turned her…
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