Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians observe minute of silence for flood victims

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21st July 2021
On Tuesday, on the occasion of Belgium’s National Day, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde observed a minute of silence in a fire station in Verviers, Belgium.  Their Majesties visited the station at the end of a day of private visits with people affected by the recent central Europe floods, as well as first responders. Specifically, the King and Queen met with a representation of…
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King Philippe says the 'whole world' is counting on Belgium's role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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29th January 2021
King Philippe praised the role Belgium is playing in COVID-19 vaccinations in a New Year’s speech on Thursday, saying that the “whole world is watching and counting on us.” In his virtual remarks, delivered online due to coronavirus restrictions, the Belgian monarch said: “Foreign interlocutors thank me and congratulate me on the crucial role that Belgium plays in the fight against the…
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Belgian royals send congratulations to Grand Ducal Family on birth of heir

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11th May 2020
Belgium’s King and Queen sent a message of congratulations on Twitter, in French and Dutch, to Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Family on the birth of the new heir to the throne. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde tweeted from Laeken Castle, “Congratulations to the parents and grandparents on the birth of His Royal Highness Prince Charles.” ? Félicitations aux parents et…
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King Philippe reveals details of his special birthday celebrations

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25th February 2020
The King of the Belgians turns 60 in April and to mark this big birthday, he’s hosting a very special party. Philippe and his wife, Queen Mathilde, will throw open the doors of Laeken Castle to one hundred people born on the same day as the monarch. Their guests will be treated to an afternoon of celebrations at the famous Belgian royal residence. To be invited, you have to be Belgian and…
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