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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde en route to South Korea

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are on their way to South Korea for their four-day state visit. The aim of the visit is to strengthen the ties between the two nations and promote economic, academic and cultural cooperation. Early this afternoon, the King and Queen boarded the A340 governmental aeroplane at the military airport of Melsbroek, close to Brussels. The King and Queen…
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Queen Mathilde begins 2019 duties in Paris

Queen Mathilde of Belgium began her 2019 duties in Paris, France, yesterday. Her Majesty was in the French capital to visit the “Fernand Khnopff (1858-1921). Le maître de L’énigme” (or “Fernand Khnopff (1858-1921). The master of the enigma” in English) exhibit at the Petit Palais. The Queen of Belgians attended as the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium worked…
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Belgian Royal Family hosts Christmas concert

The Belgian Royal family has hosted their annual Christmas concert this afternoon. The Royal Family organises the event annually to thank their staff. King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, their four children, King Albert, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz have attended the annual…
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New pictures released by Belgian Royal Palace for King's Day

The Belgian Royal Palace released new official images yesterday in celebration of King’s Day in the country (or Koningsfeest in Dutch; Fête du Roi in French; and Festtag des Königs in German – the official languages of Belgium). The four new photos show Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians in formal attire with their Grand Cordon of the Order of…
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Belgian King and Queen to go on state visit to Portugal

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are to pay a state visit to Portugal. Monday will begin their three-day journey that will last from 22 to 24 October. The visit is on the invitation of the President of Portugal. Their Majesties, who will be accompanied by various federal and regional government officials and entrepreneurs, will spend two days in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, and one…
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