Belgium

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

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12th July 2023
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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Climate change, crowds and even more tiaras for day 2 of the Dutch State Visit to Belgium

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23rd June 2023
The second day of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s State Visit to Belgium began bright and early, despite the glittering banquet from the night before. The first stop for the day was Gare Maritime à Tour & Taxis, in Brussels, where the Dutch royals were joined by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians to attend Climate Tech Forum, a forum on climate…
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A King on a skateboard! King Philippe tries his luck on a board as Queen Mathilde watches on

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26th March 2023
A sight you don’t see every day: a King on a skateboard. Yet, that happened during a visit that King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians undertook to Skateistan.  Their Majesties were in Johannesburg, South Africa’s capital, and were visiting the skate park during their ongoing state visit to the country.  The park is part of a project by Belgian company Skateroom aiming to…
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The inauguration of King Philippe of the Belgians

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19th March 2023
King Philippe took the Belgian throne after the abdication of his father, King Albert II, on 21 July 2013. King Albert announced his intent to abdicate on 3 July, with his abdication taking effect on Belgium’s National Day. The day began with the traditional Te…
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde listen to grieving families following devastating earthquake

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15th February 2023
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians travelled to the Flanders to meet with two grieving families.  On Monday, 13th February, Their Majesties arrived in the municipality of Houthalen-Helchteren, in Belgian Limburg province, and were welcomed by two families, one of Turkish origins and the other one from Syria.  The King and Queen sat around the kitchen table of one home and on…
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