On the afternoon of Wednesday, November 25, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium participated in La Semaine de la Lecture (Reading Aloud Week) at the Palais Royal in Brussels.
Photo courtesy of the Belgian royal court
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TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Participate in a Roundtable Discussion.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium participated in a roundtable discussion at the Palais Royal in Brussels.
This morning’s meeting focused on the issue of “…burnout and the influence of the social context on it…” according to the Belgian royal court.
Photos courtesy of the Belgian royal court
TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Visit the Province of Hainaut.
On Thursday, November 19, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the province of Hainaut in the region of Walloon, Belgium.
According to AFP News the reigning couple toured a “…technical school, the cleaning products company, Pollet, and the Town Hall..”
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HM Queen Mathilde of Belgium Attends the 2015 Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize.
On Wednesday, November 18, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended the 2015 Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize held at the Palais des Académies in Brussels.
The award went to Professor Ben Feringa from the University of Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands. Professor Feringa received the Solvay Prize for his work on “…unidirectional molecular motors, a research field that paves the way to new therapeutic and technological applications with nanorobots…” according to a press release.
Established in 2013 the Solvay Prize, worth €300,000, aims to recognize every other year a:
“…major scientific discovery that lays the foundation of the chemistry of the future while promoting human progress. It underlines chemistry’s essential role, as a science and as well as an industry, to help solve some of the most pressing issues facing our planet.”
Photo courtesy of the Belgian royal court
TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Preside Over a Special Ceremony at the Palais Royal. Plus, Other News.
On November 18, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium presided over a ceremony at the Palais Royal in Brussels dedicated to individuals who received a nobility title by Arrêtés Royaux (Royal Decree).
And, finally, on November 14, 2015, Their Majesties attended the baptism of HH Prince Philip of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha at Schloss Callenberg — son of THs Hereditary Prince Hubertus and Hereditary Princess Kelly of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha — in Coburg, Germany. For more information about last Saturday’s event please click here.
Photo courtesy of the Belgian royal court
(VIDEO) HM Queen Mathilde of Belgium Views an Exhibition at the Musée des Arts Contemporains.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived at the Musée des Arts Contemporains in Hornu to view the special exhibition entitled, L’Homme, le Dragon et la Mort: La Gloire de Saint Georges (The Man, The Dragon, and The Death: The Glory of Saint George).
According to a press release the exhibition displays how the:
“…iconography of St. George and the dragon has always been a powerful driver of the European imagination. A selection of works on display (including paintings, sculptures, drawings and illuminated manuscripts) representing the saint in different forms, and the exhibition examines how St. George and the dragon are identified today with various battles of humanity against hostile forces, but also and perhaps above all against humanity itself as it seeks to define its destiny.
The success of the cult of St. George was considerable, and his fame spread throughout the Western world. He became the emblem of countries and regions in Europe such as England, Portugal, Catalonia and Aragon. A multi-faceted figure, St. George was also the patron saint of corporations, of various orders and of many European cities which were placed under his protection. This success accounts for the multiple depictions to be found in the largest European collections, as well as frequent appearances in popular traditions, which still constitute an intangible heritage that is showcased in this exhibition. Four contemporary artists are invited to show how this myth has retained its meaning even today: David Claerbout, Giuseppe Penone, Luc Tuymans and Angel Vergara Santiago.”
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HM King Philippe of Belgium Attends a Summit in Brussels.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium attended day two of the Enterprise 2020 Summit: The Future of Europe held at the Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR) in Brussels.
According to a press release the high-level forum, organized by the Commission Européenne, is the:
“…European corporate social responsibility movement’s initiative to encourage businesses to contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 goals by delivering high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion.”
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