On May 14, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended a conference entitled, Basic Education for Change, organized by the Association Plan Belgique in collaboration with Unicef Belgique.

According to the Belgian royal court today’s conference, held at the Maison des Parlementaires in Brussels, discussed “…the role of the Belgian cooperation in basic education in developing countries…”  

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Later in the afternoon, the princess accompanied by her children attended the Concours Reine Elisabeth Piano 2013 semi-finals held Studio 4 Flagey in Brussels.

On the afternoon of May 14, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium attended the 2nd Edition of the Belgodyssée Masterclass for young journalists held at the Centre de Presse International (Residence Palace) in Brussels.

According to the Belgian newspaper, L’avenir, today’s event:

“…was devoted to the optimal use of evidence gathered through social media and their impact on the dissemination of information.

Young journalists are aware of the impact social media has on the so-called mainstream media.  Today information gathering is often much faster though Twitter, Facebook and other social media outlets.  However, social media can affect the clarity of distinction between facts, rumors and opinions. Participants in today’s masterclass received advice from experienced journalists on how to respond to this changing media.” 

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