Belgium

Belgian royals "shocked" after terrorist attack in Brussels

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17th October 2023
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have said they are “shocked” after a terrorist went on a shooting spree in Brussels on the evening of 16 October.The royal couple released a statement in English, French and Dutch on social media stating: “We are shocked by tonight’s shooting in our capital. Our thoughts are first and foremost with the victims, their families…
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King Philippe pays moving tributes to his two predecessors, King Albert and King Baudouin, as jubilee approaches

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20th July 2023
King Philippe has paid a moving tribute to his father and predecessor in a National Day speech ahead of his 10th anniversary on the Belgian throne.The Belgian monarch succeeded his father, Albert II, on 21 July 2013, after the aging king decided to abdicate due to poor health. After 10 years on the throne, King Philippe began his speech by paying homage to his father.“You gave the Queen…
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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 PalaceMichel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal PalaceMichel…
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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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