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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde listen to grieving families following devastating earthquake

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15th February 2023
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians travelled to the Flanders to meet with two grieving families. On Monday, 13th February, Their Majesties arrived in the municipality of Houthalen-Helchteren, in Belgian Limburg province, and were welcomed by two families, one of Turkish origins and the other one from Syria. The King and Queen sat around the kitchen table of one home and on…
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Egyptian visit planned for the Belgian royals

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25th January 2023
Egypt will welcome a royal visit in March when Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and her daughter, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, visit the country for three days.The Queen and Duchess of Brabant will be in Egypt from 14-16 March.The visit will centre around…
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New coins and stamps celebrate Queen Mathilde's 50th birthday

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21st January 2023
Queen Mathilde will grace Belgian coins and stamps in honour of her 50th birthday, the Belgian Royal Mint has announced.The Belgian queen will feature on a 12.5 Euro gold coin with her husband’s profile on the back—the first time that King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will be displayed together on a commemorative coin. It is legal tender in Belgium, and only 2,500 coins have been…
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A small royal delegation braves the cold to bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI at his funeral

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5th January 2023
It was a chilly & foggy morning in Vatican City on 5th January, a somber day for the city state as they laid Pope Benedict XVI to rest.St Peter’s Square welcomed world leaders and dignitaries from across the globe, including a small delegation of royals, led by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and Queen Sofía of Spain.The funeral service began at 9:25am local time…
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Plans announced for Queen Mathilde's 50th birthday

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8th July 2022
Queen Mathilde is gearing up for a series of mental health and exercise outings ahead of her 50th birthday in January.The Royal Palace announced that in the coming months ahead of the Queen’s birthday, a series of walks or cycling outings will be organised in all of Belgium’s provinces, with mental health organisations from each area.Queen Mathilde’s 50th birthday celebrations are…
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