On January 25, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium along with His Royal Highness Prince Philippe hosted a reception for the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament and Union at the Palais de Bruxelles. Other representatives from various international institutions were also present.
Meanwhile, earlier in the day His Majesty King Albert II held an audience with the President of the European Council, Mr. Herman Van Rompuy.
On January 24, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium hosted a luncheon for members of the federal government at Château de Laeken. Also in attendance were Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde, T.I.R.Hs Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz, and T.R.H.s Princess Claire and Prince Laurent “I look like Peter Griffin from Family Guy” of Belgium. 🙂
Earlier in the day, His Majesty held an audience with the prime minister of Belgium Mr. Elio Di Rupo, again, at Château de Laeken.
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This morning H.I.R.H. Princess Astrid of Belgium participated in the symposium, Combattre la Pauvreté par l’inclusion Sociale (Combating Poverty through Social Inclusion) held at the Palais de Brussels.
Afterward, the princess attended the 57th Annual Brussels Antiques and Fine Arts Fair held at the Tours & Taxis in Brussels. As the representative of the King Baudouin Foundation Heritage Princess Astrid was the guest of honor at this event.
Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium along with Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended a gala concert of the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth (Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel) on January 17, 2012.
Held at the Palais des Beaux-Arts, tonight’s concert is presented by the soloists of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel and the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Emmanuel Krivine. Also in attendance was His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg who is on a working visit to Brussels.
On January 16, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended the Bien Vivre avec Alzheimer dans sa ville et son Environnement (Living Well with Alzheimer’s in the city and its Environment) Awards in Brussels.
Organized by the European Foundations’ Initiative on Dementia (EFID) this award aims to improve the publics perception of Alzheimer’s disease and to promote solidarity at local level. In addition, the initiative aims to contribute to improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
In the past, the princess has drawn attention to the major challenges to which Alzheimer’s poses in our society and the importance of paying attention on how to deal with this disease as well as to promote the quality of life of people with living with Alzheimer’s.
Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium was in Leuven this afternoon to met with volunteers from the Médiation de quartier par des bénévoles held at the Provincial House. This group, Médiation de quartier par des bénévoles, aims to restore communication and social cohesion among neighbors in the area. Furthermore, to promote a sense of security as well as a better quality of life in the neighborhood.
On January 11, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium attended a New Year reception, held at the royal palace, for leaders of diplomatic missions accredited in Brussels. Also in attendance were Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium.
After the reception, Prince Philippe attended the 90th edition of the International Motor Show held at the Brussels Expo in Brussels.
To view photos from today’s New Year reception please click here.
Source: La Monarchie Belge
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On January 25, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium along with His Royal Highness Prince Philippe hosted a reception for the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament and Union at the Palais de Bruxelles. Other representatives from various international institutions were also present.
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