The Belgian line of succession
The Belgian line of succession currently has 18 people able to inherit the throne – all of whom are descendants of King Albert II. Belgium…
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Belgian Royal Palace releases new photos of Queen Mathilde
The Belgian Royal Palace has released new photos of Queen Mathilde for her birthday. The two photos were taken by Eva Donckers at the Royal…
Princess Claire’s Pearl and Diamond Tiara
Princess Claire of Belgium began wearing this pearl and diamond tiara in 2010. Embed from Getty Images Its first outing was for the royal wedding…
King Philippe focuses on the next generation in Christmas Eve address
King Philippe of the Belgians addressed his people on Christmas Eve. The King of the Belgians pre-recorded three versions of the speech – one in…
Luxembourgish and Belgian royals pay tribute to the Battle of the Bulge veterans
The Luxembourgish and Belgian royals have paid tribute to the Battle of the Bulge veterans. The local commemorations took place in Hamm and Bastogne this…
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…
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…