On February 15, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium visited Hainaut Province. The royal couple began their day at Tannerie Masure in Estaimbourg which provides leather goods to various companies such as Louis Vuitton. Soon, it was off to Les Tourelles Institution in Chercq which provides “… educational support and youth assistance in the community…”
Afterward, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde toured the town of Tournai. Whilst there the royal couple visited the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Tournai to view the ongoing restoration of the building. Their final stop was at the Tournai City Hall were they, along with dozens of local dignitaries, attended a reception in honor of the royal visit.
His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium was in Lommel on Tuesday, February, 14, 2012, where he visited Flanders’ Drive, “…a Flemish technology center that develops innovations for the automotive industry.”
During his visit the prince participated in a meeting focusing on innovation in the automotive sector. Prince Philippe’s meeting at Flanders’ Drive also marks a series of visits to Belgian firms active in the areas of renewable energy, sustainable development and new technologies.
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.
Source La Monarchie Belge
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On February 15, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium visited Hainaut Province. The royal couple began their day at Tannerie Masure in Estaimbourg which provides leather goods to various companies such as Louis Vuitton. Soon, it was off to Les Tourelles Institution in Chercq which provides “… educational support and youth assistance in the community…”
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