BelgiumOpinion

A quiet leadership restores faith in the monarchy: 10 years of King Philippe

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…
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Brussels museums honour King Philippe for special anniversary

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…
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Biotech, Navy, art and a sad goodbye as the Dutch State Visit to Belgium draws to a close

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…
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Belgian Royal Palace releases new photos of King and daughter for their birthdays

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…
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