On Friday, January 10, 2014, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium hosted the 2014 New Year reception at the Palais de Bruxelles.

According to the Belgium royal court guests included the President of the European Council, Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Didier Reynders, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Defense, Mr. Pieter de Cream, and the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz to name a few.

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