On February 14, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium visited La Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth in Waterloo. Her Majesty was welcomed by Mr. Gary Hoffman, Master in Residence for the Cello. Afterward, the Queen “…attended courses taught by Mr. Hoffman…”
Today’s visit by Queen Paola marks the beginning of a new semester of Cello classes offered as a fifth discipline at La Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth.
Meanwhile at Château de Laeken, His Majesty King Albert II held an audience with the Minister of Employment, Ms. Monica de Coninck.
On Monday, February 13, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium visited the school, Sint Pietersinstituut Zevendonk, in the town of Turnhout (located north of Antwerp).
The purpose of the visit by the prince and princess was to participate in the project, Heureux dans Notre École or Blij Op Onze School in Dutch, which promotes anti-harrassment in schools. During today’s event Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde attended a meeting with directors of the project along with experts in the field “… of prevention and treatment of harassing behavior in primary and secondary schools…”
Meanwhile, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium held audiences with the Ambassador of Poland, Mr. Slawomir Czarlewski and with Belgian Prime Minister, Mr. Elio Di Rupo, at Château de Laeken.
On February 9, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended the 2012 HUB Brussels: Network of Social Entrepreneurs.
HUB Brussels is a global network of over 140 social entrepreneurs and ‘start-ups’ who have innovative and entrepreneurial ideas for a better world. The gathering is also a platform for social innovation of public interest, created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.
HUB Brussels encourages collaboration rather than competition. It is an inspiring professional gathering where social and environmental entrepreneurs can meet, exchange ideas, work together and learn from each other.
On February 8, 2012, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium held audiences with ambassadors from South Africa, Peru, Mozambique, and Romania this afternoon; all of whom presented their Lettres de Créance to His Majesty.
Meanwhile, on February 7, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended the inauguration of the new Maison de Sant’Egidio in Brussels.
On February 2, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium host the 2012 Diplomatic Days held at the Palais de Bruxelles. The event was attended by various diplomatic heads and those who hold consular positions.
On February 1, 2012, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium met with Belgian Prime Minister, Elio de Rupo at Château de Laeken. What they spoke about it unknown; however, it is safe to say that it most likely has something to do with boring politics. 🙂
Meanwhile, Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium was in Halle where she visited Heldenhuis, a place where the youth can:
…find the bed, to have moments of relaxation by games or sports as well as to find emotional assistance and support. The objective is to reach as many youths as possible and give them opportunities in a home which offers comfort, protection, warmth and joy.
On January 31, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola along with Their Royal Highness Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde, T.I.R.H.s Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz, and T.R.H.s Princess Claire and Prince Laurent “Look at Me! I’m Annoying” of Belgium attended yet another New Year’s reception held at the Palais de Bruxelles.
According to the official website for the royal house, La Monarchie Belge, the reception was held for “…prominent authorities and public personalities…” which included Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, French Community and Walloon Minister President Rudy Demotte, Flemish Minister-President Kris Peeters, Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, as well as other ministers and magistrates in Belgium.
On February 14, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium visited La Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth in Waterloo. Her Majesty was welcomed by Mr. Gary Hoffman, Master in Residence for the Cello. Afterward, the Queen “…attended courses taught by Mr. Hoffman…”
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