King Philippe is about to celebrate his tenth anniversary on the throne of Belgium, with many successes behind him that surprised his past detractors.
Many considered him too quiet and shy to be an effective leader, and when King Albert II announced his decision to abdicate, many were sceptical of Philippe’s abilities to carry the duties of a head of state on his shoulders.
However…
King Philippe pays moving tributes to his two predecessors, King Albert and King Baudouin, as jubilee approaches
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…
King Philippe thanks Belgium for its support during his first 10 years as king
20th July 2023
King Philippe officially marks 10 years on the Belgian throne this week and used his National Day speech to thank his countrymen for their “great sense of solidarity” through the tragedies and triumphs of his first decade as king.
The Belgian king succeeded his…
Museums in Brussels are honouring King Philippe’s ten years on the throne this week by offering free admission to visitors.
From Friday, 21 July (the tenth anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne) through Sunday, 23 July, several museums in the Belgian capital will have free admission.
The State Secretary for Recovery and Strategic Investment, Thomas Dermine, announced…
Anniversary celebrations under way in Belgium with special photos to mark King Philippe's 10 years on the throne
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…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have visited the Belgian Senate to unveil a tribute for His Majesty’s 10th anniversary as Monarch: a set of two new busts.
Their Majesties arrived in the Senate’s Palace on the afternoon of 5th July 2023, and were welcomed by local…
Biotech, Navy, art and a sad goodbye as the Dutch State Visit to Belgium draws to a close
23rd June 2023
Thursday marked the last day of the State Visit that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying to Belgium – but last doesn’t mean less busy.
The day began in Leuven, where the four royals visited Imec. This facility works in research for the chip tech sector, which is assuming an increasing strategic relevance for the independence of Europe in the semiconductors…
Climate change, crowds and even more tiaras for day 2 of the Dutch State Visit to Belgium
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…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde host garden party to celebrate 10 years on the throne
14th May 2023
2023 is set to be one of the most important celebration years when it comes to European monarchies: the coronation of King Charles III in the UK, the Golden Jubilee for King Carl XVI Gustaf in Sweden, and the tenth-anniversary celebrations for the reigns of King…
The Belgian Royal Palace has released new images of King Philippe and Princess Eléonore for their birthdays.
One image was released of the King taken by Frédéric Andrieu in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town. It was taken at the end of March during the Belgian State Visit to South Africa.
Photo:Belgian Royal Palace/Frédéric Andrieu
King Philippe marked his 63rd…
