Belgium

Belgium's king queues in the canteen for lunch as he enjoys crunch Olympics match

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians were on hand to cheer on their country’s Men’s Field Hockey team for their first match of the 2024 Summer Olympics.  The Belgian king and queen attended the first men’s field hockey game of the Olympics. The Belgian Men’s Field Hockey Team won Gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after winning Silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics.  The…
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European Royals

Two kings welcome Ukraine's President Zelensky

Two kings have welcomed the Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky as he visited countries across Europe to looking for support in his country’s ongoing war with Russia.  On Monday, 27th May, Mr Zelensky landed in Madrid, and was personally received by King Felipe at the steps of his airplane; this is not something that usually happens, and it was therefore a gesture charged with…
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Belgium

King Philippe attends commemoration for war victims

King Philippe of the Belgians has attended the annual commemoration for war victims in Brussels. The event takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the foot of the Congress Column to honour those who died in World War I and World War II. It also serves as a way to remember 254 Belgian soldiers who died during humanitarian and peace missions since 1945. [getty…
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King Philippe and Queen Sofia lead tributes on anniversary of beloved king's death

On the 30th anniversary of his death, many European Royals reunited in Motril, Spain, to celebrate the life and legacy of King Baudouin of the Belgians. On Monday, 31st July, the Andalusian city welcomed King Philippe of the Belgians, nephew to King Baudouin and eventual successor to his throne. King Philippe was accompanied by his younger daughter, Princess Eleonore. Casa de S.M. el…
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