Category Archives: Belgian Royals

Belgian Royals

News Regarding His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium. (VIDEOS)

BelgiumOn Tuesday, October 15, 2013, His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium arrived at the Bpost printing headquarters in Mechelen to attend the “…launch of the first day of the printing of the new post stamp bearing the image of King Philippe…” according to the Belgian royal court.

The new stamp was designed by Ms. Valérie Paul based on a photo of His Majesty by Mr. Christian Lamblotte.   

In other news, His Majesty held an audience this morning at the Palais Royal de Bruxelles with the President of Montenegro, Mr. Filip Vujanović.

Please click here, here, and/or here to watch videos.

Click here to view photos.

Belgian Royals

TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Visit Liège. (VIDEOS)

On Friday, October 11, 2013, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived in the city of Liège for a one-day visit.

Upon their arrival the reigning couple were warmly welcomed to the city by thousands of people who were eager to catch a glimpse of their lovely new king and queen.

After attending a welcoming reception, held in their honor, at the Palais Provincial, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde signed the Livre d’Or and soon were off to visit the workshop, La Lumière.  Whilst there Their Majesties mingled with staff and those participating in the workshop program.

Thereafter, Their Majesties attended a working luncheon with dozens of local government officials and businessmen.  An hour and a half later Their Majesties completed a walkabout where they shook hands with hundreds of  people, kissed babies, and generally had a fabulous time.

And, that’s it.   🙂

Click the links below to watch videos as well as to view photos from today’s visit to Liège.

VIDEO, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, Photos

Belgian Royals, Dutch Royal Family, Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, Swedish Royals

Royals From Sweden, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands Attend the IPC Honorary Board Meeting in Brussels.

Crown Princess Victoria of SwedenOn October 8, 2013, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg,  Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, and Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, as host, attended International Paralympic Committee Honorary Board meeting held at the Palais Royal in Brussels.

According to the official website for the IPC, the royal ladies and other attendees were:

“…updated on the growth of the Paralympic Movement over the last two years and received further insight into the activities that surrounded the London 2012 Paralympic Games, as well those for future Paralympics.

Members were [also] informed about the IPC’s vision in the lead-up to the Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016 Games, as well as the Agitos Foundation, which is the IPC’s new development arm.”

Click here and here to view photos.

Photo courtesy of Kungahuset

Belgian Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Laurent of Belgium Attends a Film Festival in Ghent.

prins_laurent_van_belgic3ab3On the evening of October 8, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Laurent of Belgium attended the opening of the 40th Edition of the Flanders International Film Festival Ghent (also known as Film Fest Gent).

According to the official website for the festival the theme of this year’s event  is “…American independent cinema, [there will also be] a large-scale Martin Scorsese exhibition…” and much more.

To learn more about the Flanders International Film Festival Ghent please click here.

Please click here and/or here to view photos.