Belgium

Why Queen Mathilde made history when her husband took the throne

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20th January 2025
Queen Mathilde is a dedicated consort and in the twelve years since becoming Queen of the Belgians has truly made the role her own. However, she made history on the day that her husband took the throne.  The Queen of the Belgians was born Mathilde Marie Christine Ghislaine d’Udekem d’Acoz with the honorific Jonkvrouw (the lowest title in the Belgian aristocracy). She was born to…
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Belgium

10 Moments that defined the Belgian Royal Family in 2024

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26th December 2024
The Belgian Royal Family has had a busy 2024. With King Philippe and Queen Mathilde carrying out numerous engagements and State Visits and their children pushing forward on their chosen paths, they have had a lot to celebrate. Prince Gabriel attends his first State Dinner The 21 year old Belgian prince and second child of the Belgian King and Queen attended his first State Dinner in…
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Belgium

Two princesses sparkle at Christmas concert

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20th December 2024
The Belgian Royal Family hosted their annual Christmas concert this week and Princess Elisabeth and Princess Eleonore made their sartorial mark at the palace. Each holiday season, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde host a Christmas concert at the Royal Palace in…
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Hints of Christmas past on latest royal festive greeting

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11th December 2024
The royal Christmas cards are flooding in thick and fast as the big day approaches. The latest is from the Belgian Royal Family who shared the photo that features on their card on social media.  King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have shared the portrait on their 2024 Christmas card. They have been joined by all four of their children for the formal portrait: Princess Elisabeth…
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King Charles III

King Charles shares training tips with Olympic and Paralympic stars

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8th November 2024
It has been an exciting week for 2024 Olympians and Paralympians who have been welcomed to Buckingham Palace by The King to celebrate their achievements this summer in Paris. On Thursday, 7 November, King Charles welcomed TeamGB’s Olympians and Paralympians who won bronze, silver, and gold medals to the Palace for a reception. The Princess Royal, who is a member of the International…
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