Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde check their son is doing chores as they visit military academy

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10th December 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde returned to France on Monday, this time as parents instead of King and Queen of the Belgians.Their Majesties visited the Saint-Cyr Military Academy in Brittany to see their son, Prince Gabriel. And they did a check on his chores as they toured the academy – and came out smiling.The Belgian prince, 21, is currently on an exchange at the French…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians joins Queen Camilla's book club

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4th November 2024
Queen Camilla’s online book community, The Queen’s Reading Room, has another right royal fan- Queen Mathilde of the Belgians!Queen Mathilde has shared three of her favourite book recommendations with The Queen’s Reading Room, including one rare recommendation.As Queen Camilla’s club shared in their social media post, “each selection invites readers into diverse…
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Royal News

Pope Francis announces plans to beatify one Belgian king just days after facing questions from another

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30th September 2024
The Belgian Royal Family attended Pope Francis’ Mass at King Baudouin Stadium on Sunday at the end of a challenging Papal trip. And as the service came to an end, the Pope announced he would begin the process of beatification for King Baudouin, the hugely popular monarch who reigned for over 40 years until his death in 1993.King Baudouin’s nephew, King Philippe, was present to hear…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde marks anniversary in poignant ceremony

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10th September 2024
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians marked a significant anniversary in Liège on Monday. She was there to represent her husband, King Philippe, as he was unable to attend due to illness. The Belgian Queen was in Liège to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the city. The city was liberated from Nazi occupation on 8 September 1944 when US forces switfly recaptured Belgium.Queen…
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