The Belgian Monarchy Current Events

TLLK · June 23, 2021, 04:25:29 PM

Honestly if I had to award a prize for the "Most Improved" royal couple, IMHO it's King Phillipe and Queen Mathilde. Phillipe was often viewed as a um...somewhat dim future monarch, but truly he's proven to be quite a stabilizing figure in a country that is split by language and economic concerns. He's gracefully welcomed his half-sister into the family fold after his father finally recognized her. Together with Queen Mathilde, he's raised a beautiful family with an heir who appears to be well prepared for her future role.

PrincessOfPeace · June 24, 2021, 12:48:47 PM

June 24. Queen Mathilde virtually met with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization to talk about the role of the WHO in the fight against violence against children and their consequences on their mental health.

https://twitter.com/MonarchieBe/status/1408039105510977540?s=20

PrincessOfPeace · June 25, 2021, 10:45:25 AM

June 25. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive Antonio Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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PrincessOfPeace · June 25, 2021, 10:51:41 PM

June 24. King Albert and Queen Paola attend a concert at the Queen Elisabeth Music chapel, in Waterloo.

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PrincessOfPeace · June 28, 2021, 11:40:48 AM

June 28. King Phillipe swearing in Sabine de Bethune, appointed judge of the Constitutional Court.

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PrincessOfPeace · June 30, 2021, 09:39:58 AM

King Albert and Queen Paola, accompanied by Princesses Elisabeth and El?onore visited the exhibitions "Like the wall which awaits the ivy" and "James Welling. Cento" at the Museum of Contemporary Arts.

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PrincessOfPeace · July 05, 2021, 10:33:38 AM

King Philippe at the Oath of Mr. Pierre Vanderheyden, Attorney General at the Court of Appeal of Liege.

https://twitter.com/MonarchieBe/status/1411980137860587523?s=20

PrincessOfPeace · July 06, 2021, 10:54:31 AM

July 6. King Philippe paid a visit to the natural reserve Vogelzang and to an agriculture test space in Anderlecht.

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PrincessOfPeace · July 08, 2021, 05:55:25 PM

Queen Mathilde today at the virtual high level event about the impact of violence on the mental health of children.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CREUrHilAYL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

TLLK · July 13, 2021, 03:27:08 PM

The Belgian Court has released information about the upcoming National Day. It confirms that the King's newly recognized half-sister Princess Delphine and her husband will be present. The King's two other siblings Princess Astrid and Prince Laurent will also be in attendance. IMHO King Phillipe has been very welcoming to Delphine and her family since her official recognition.

Nationale feestdag | De Belgische Monarchie

PrincessOfPeace · July 16, 2021, 12:13:49 AM

King Philippe, Queen Mathilde of Belgium visit crisis center after flooding in Chaudfontaine - 15 Jul 2021.

Chaudfontaine July 15, 2021 Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images

TLLK · July 16, 2021, 01:49:12 PM

Terrible flooding across parts of western and central Europe now with Belgium, the NL and Germany being heavily affected. Admittedly I'm glad that our extended family live far away from the river zone in their communities.

More on their visit today.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visit province devastated by floods ? Royal Central

QuoteBad weather has been affecting the Germany-Belgium-Netherlands area for about two days, and damage is already evident.

And while Germany seems to have the highest price to pay, Belgium?s Li?ge province seems to be heading for disaster as well.

Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde travelled there on Thursday afternoon and visited a shelter that welcomed people who had to be urgently evacuated because of severe flooding in their residences.

They also visited a first response coordination centre and listened to firefighters, police, and volunteers? struggles, as well as the forecast for the next few days.

Thursday was a challenge for first responders since visibility was below the line considered safe to fly, and therefore air rescues were halted in fear of helicopter accidents. On Friday morning, the Ministry of Defense has deemed the conditions safer to fly in, and therefore a first helicopter has departed from Brussels to help in the rescue missions of people stranded in flooded areas.

Curryong · July 16, 2021, 02:19:34 PM

This has certainly been eighteen months to remember in various parts of the world, a terrible pandemic, bushfires, and severe flooding. Floods are absolutely dreadful. Among my first memories are the terrible floods that affected the east coast of England where many people had to be rescued from their homes. My thoughts are with the people of that area of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium that is affected.

PrincessOfPeace · July 20, 2021, 10:45:35 AM

July 20. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attended a national ceremony for the victims of last week's flooding in Verviers.

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TLLK · July 20, 2021, 02:03:07 PM

A somber King Phillipe references the recent flooding that has affected Belgium, the NL and Germany as he releases his speech ahead of the annual National Day celebrations. The King's speech is given in the three official languages.

https://twitter.com/MonarchieBe/status/1417439271326294025

PrincessOfPeace · July 21, 2021, 11:11:22 AM

National Day 2021.

Belgium Royal Family Attends National Day Ceremony.

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Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, 19, joins her family for a service to mark National Day | Daily Mail Online

TudorQueen · July 21, 2021, 05:08:53 PM

Photos of the military parade.

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Elizabeth marching in her formal uniform, you can see the pride in her parents, especially mom. Likely her last big event in uniform, now of to university. I am surprised we still don't know her plans for fall.

King praises aid workers and volunteers in National Day speech

https://apnews.com/article/europe-health-government-and-politics-arts-and-entertainment-environment-and-nature-5f234cc1f898362093d94b9054fbd485

LouisFerdinand · July 21, 2021, 11:46:03 PM

Is the service for Belgium's National Day usually held in Sainte-Gudule Cathedral?

Curryong · July 22, 2021, 01:16:24 AM

Has there been an unofficial marital separation for troubled Prince Laurent and his wife Claire? They haven?t been seen together since Feb 2020 and she didn?t turn up to any National Day commemorations.

Report on it on Royal Musings blog by respected blogger on all things royal Marlene Koenig.

Royal Musings

TudorQueen · July 22, 2021, 02:01:06 AM

The king, queen and their three youngest finished the day with a visit to the National center for MS and to a residence for adults who have mental disabilities.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRmWTIwlfPP/

TLLK · July 22, 2021, 02:28:17 AM

Quote from: LouisFerdinand on July 21, 2021, 11:46:03 PM
Is the service for Belgium's National Day usually held in Sainte-Gudule Cathedral?

Many of the services that involve State events ie royal weddings and funerals along with Thanksgiving services are often held at this historic cathedral in Brussels.

QuoteThe Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula serves as the co-cathedral of the Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, the Primate of Belgium, who is currently Archbishop Jozef De Kesel. Due to its importance and its location in the national capital, it is often used for Catholic ceremonies of national interest, such as royal marriages and state funerals.[12] For example, in 1999, it was the setting for the wedding of Prince Philippe and Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz.

PrincessOfPeace · August 27, 2021, 10:38:34 PM

August 26. King Albert and Queen Paola visiting in Dolceacqua, Liguria.

Dolceacqua, il Re Alberto II del Belgio e la Regina Paola Ruffo di Calabria visitano l'antico borgo medievale - Sanremonews.it

PrincessOfPeace · September 02, 2021, 09:45:36 AM

"Someone within the royal family" has contracted the coronavirus. That is why King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have decided to "limit their contacts in the coming days as a precaution, in accordance with the health regulations in force".

https://twitter.com/WDehandschutter/status/1433354865728757761?s=20

TLLK · September 02, 2021, 01:38:14 PM

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery for the younger family member who now has COVID.

Belgium?s king and queen cancel engagements after family member contracts Covid ? Royal Central

QuoteKing Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have cancelled their forthcoming engagements after an unnamed member of their family tested positive for coronavirus.

The king and queen will limit all their contacts in the coming days as a precaution after a ?younger? member of their family was found to have Covid.

Philippe and Mathilde have taken PCR tests which have come back negative but will remain in isolation as a precuation.

It?s not been announced which member of the royal family has the virus although royal officials said it was one of the ?younger children?. Philippe and Mathilde are parents to Princess Elisabeth, 19, Prince Gabriel, 18, Prince Emmanuel, 15, and Princess Eleonore, 13. No details were given, either, on the state of health of the member of the family who has contracted Covid.

All the engagements scheduled for Philippe and Mathilde, up to and including Monday September 6th, have been cancelled.

TLLK · September 06, 2021, 12:16:55 AM

Add another Belgian royal to the sick and disabled roster. Now it's the King's sister Astrid who has injured herself. The Princess' official visit to the United States will be postponed.

QuoteOn Friday, the Belgian Royal Palace announced that Princess Astrid had fractured several vertebrae while exercising.

According to the press release, the accident happened during ?a sports activity in the private sphere,? according to the press release. Fortunately, Her Royal Highness did not have to be hospitalised but will have to rest and recover at home.

As a result of the accident, Princess Astrid?s agenda has had to be suspended indefinitely, pending her recovery, making her the third royal in Belgium to have to do so. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde had to also cancel their planned activities up to and including Monday the 6th of September following close contact with a younger member of the family who has tested positive for COVID-19.