December Brides: Queen Fabiola of Belgium
King Baudouin accended the Belgian throne in 1951 in a rather dramatic fashion after the abdication of his father, King Leopold III. Leopold gave up…
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The Nine Provinces Tiara
The Nine Provinces Tiara is a versatile tiara belonging to the Belgian Royal Family. The tiara was a wedding gift to Princess Astrid of Sweden…
Belgian Royal Family unveils new family portrait for Christmas
The Belgian Royal Family has unveiled a new family photo for Christmas that features on this year’s Christmas card. The Belgian Royal Palace revealed the…
December Babies: Prince Joachim of Belgium
An often-overlooked Belgian royal celebrates his birthday today; Prince Joachim of Belgium turns 33 today. Prince Joachim Karl-Maria Nikolaus Isabelle Marcus d’Aviano, Archduke of Austria-Este,…
Looking back at the wedding of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
On 10 September 1999, the Belgian royal court announced the engagement between Prince Philippe, the Duke of Brabant and Jonkvrouw Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz. Their wedding…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde celebrate 25th wedding anniversary
The King and Queen of the Belgians are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with two brand-new photos. The then Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem…
King and Queen of Belgium welcome Sultan of Oman on State Visit
The King and Queen of the Belgians welcomed the Sultan of Oman on a two-day state visit to Belgium. Their Majesties welcome Sultan Haitham bin…
Queen Mathilde visits primary school for Reading Week
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has visited a primary school for Belgium’s Reading Week. The Queen of the Belgians visited the Désiré Van Monckhoven Primary…
Princess Astrid provides update on Queen Paola’s health
Princess Astrid of Belgium has provided an update on her mother’s health, Queen Paola. After attending the King’s Day Te Deum in Brussels alongside the…
Prince Emmanuel of Belgium starts professional football training
Prince Emmanuel of Belgium has started professional football training in Spain. The son of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde is attending a football academy in…