Prince Laurent & Princess Claire - News & Pictures, part 4; Aug 2006 - Dec 2013 - Page 25

**iceflower** · #**481** 09-24-2013, 04:09 PM

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Prince Laurent has attended the first meeting of a group formed for members of the Secret Services during World War II (Inlichtingen- en Actieagenten van de Tweede Wereldoorlog - Agents de Renseignement et d'Action de la Deuxieme Guerre Mondiale), organized by the State Security in Brussels today, September 24:

** belga gallery ** gettyimages/photonews ** apa/picturedesk **

** rtbf.be: Le prince Laurent s'inscrit dans une "philosophie tournée vers l'avenir" ** translation **

**iceflower** · #**482** 09-26-2013, 03:26 PM

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Prince Laurent has attended the opening of a scientific conference marking the 100 year anniversary of The Royal Meteorology Institute of Belgium (IRM/KMI) on September 26, 2013 in Brussels.

** Pic ** gettyimages/photonews gallery ** rtl.be video **

QueenJen · #**483** 09-26-2013, 05:27 PM

It seems like Prince Laurent is almost always in sunglasses whenever I see him photographed. At first, I thought maybe the glasses were ones that automatically change when in sunlight, but having just watched the wedding video of Felix and Claire of Luxembourg, they stayed darkened long after he had entered the church.

Does anyone one know if there's an eye problem?

I apologize if this is the wrong forum, but I couldn't find a more appropriate one. I also didn't review this complete forum, since it's over 20 pages long!

Thanks in advance.

maria-olivia · #**484** 09-27-2013, 06:33 AM

He is wearing sunglasses inside the cathedral too, I saw it.
Did you see on the video of the wedding of Prince Felix wedding that Margaretha and her husband forced him to enter the church with them.
The sunglasses of part of his look.

**iceflower** · #**485** 10-01-2013, 09:44 AM

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In connection with the International Day of Older People, Princess Claire and Prince Laurent have made a visit to 'Home Paloke' for elderly people in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek/Molenbeek-Saint-Jean today, October 1, and have met with 106-year-old Antoinette Melis.

** belga gallery ** apa/picturedesk gallery **

** telebruxelles.net video: La doyenne des Bruxellois honorée par une visite princière **

Marika86 · #**486** 10-01-2013, 02:28 PM

Another photogallery

Cerca - Getty Images IT: BEL: Belgium Royals Visit Home Paloke

**iceflower** · #**487** 10-06-2013, 10:11 AM

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Prince Laurent has met children and their parents during the national Childhood Cancer Day at the Planckendael zoo in Muizen, Mechelen, on October 6, 2013.

** dhnet.be gallery ** belga gallery ** gettyimages **

** lavenir.net: Le prince Laurent à la Journée nationale du cancer de l’enfant ** translation **

** dhnet.be: Le prince Laurent en visite à Malines pour la Journée nationale du cancer de l'enfant ** translation **

On October 4, Princess Claire has visited the La Paix-Dieu Training Centre for Heritage Professionals in Amay:

** belga gallery **

** sudinfo.be: Amay: la Princesse Claire traquée par un chasseur de stars ** translation **

**iceflower** · #**488** 10-08-2013, 03:53 PM

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Prince Laurent has attended the opening of the 40th edition of the Flanders International Film Festival in Gent this evening, October 8, 2013.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** nieuwsblad.be gallery ** belga gallery **

** hln.be: Prins Laurent op opening 40ste editie Film Fest Gent ** translation **

leidi · #**489** 10-08-2013, 07:17 PM

More and more protagonism from Laurent, I think he must be happý now, because he probably thinks that his brother trusts him in a way their father and uncle never did.

**iceflower** · #**490** 10-10-2013, 03:36 PM

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On October 3rd, Prince Laurent and Princess Claire attended the inaugural evening show at the new building of the Theatre of Liege. A French-Dutch version of the play "Romeo and Juliet" by Shakespeare was played.

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**iceflower** · #**491** 10-13-2013, 03:06 AM

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Yesterday, October 12, Prince Laurent attended the opening of the first part of the area of gardens and natural area "Park Groot Schijn" in Deurne-Est.

** hln.be: Prins Laurent opent volkstuintjes in Deurne ** translation **

** belga gallery ** nieuwsblad.be: Prins Laurent opent volkstuintjes in Deurne ** translation **

Prins Laurent opent Park Groot Schijn in Deurne - YouTube

leidi · #**492** 10-13-2013, 05:05 AM

Thanks iceflower!

Laurent has been awfully active lately, seems like Philippe does trust his brother and the latter isn't letting him down so far (let's hope the trend continues)

Anyone knows why he climbs cars like this? it's not the first time I've seen him doing it like that.

maria-olivia · #**493** 10-13-2013, 06:35 AM

Leidi , how funny , we saw it just on TV last Sunday at Royalty. He did that several times.
A Doctor said that it was not the best way to enter a car when you are suffering from your back ! Thanks for sharing - kind regards MO

leidi · #**494** 10-13-2013, 03:05 PM

So it is a back problem? thanks maria-olivia :)

**iceflower** · #**495** 10-15-2013, 03:15 PM

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Prince Laurent has visited the MIVAVIL company for adapted work in Vilvoorde on October 15, 2013.

** gettyimages/photonews gallery ** ringtv.be video **

cdm · #**496** 10-19-2013, 10:02 AM

Prince Laurent is inteviewed by his wife on the occasion of his 50th birthday
Google Translate

Prins Laurent geeft een exclusief interview. Le Prince Laurent donne une interview exclusive. - YouTube

Marchesina · #**497** 10-20-2013, 08:45 AM

this was really nice and the kiss at the end ...aww

I think with the accession to the throne of his brother there has been a possibility of a fresh start for Laurent as well and I have the suspect it has something to do with the great friendship between the two brothers' wifes (and also Laurent seems to be in good terms with Mathilde as well)
I hope people will give him a second chance and stop considering him the black sheep

julliette · #**498** 10-20-2013, 11:32 AM

^^ I agree Marchesina. Philippe's accesion to the throne seems to mark a new period in Laurent's life. He seems to be doing lots of engagements lately and hopefully people will improve the image they have about him. I always had the feeling he wasn't that bad as some say and that he lacked a lot of attention and afection, maybe.
You talk about a great friendship between Claire and Mathilde. Can you elaborate more on this?

BTW, does anyone know which language (french or dutch) do they speak in private?

carlota · #**499** 10-20-2013, 12:36 PM

needless to say, this couple is so down to earth and lovely. what a fantastic idea to do the interview themselves! they are obviously very much in love, and that's fantastic to see. i loved how claire treated laurent as "tu" when speaking french, even though it was a rather formal interview. and the references laurent makes to his wife and kids and how that changed his life and how grateful he is - what's not to love about it!? other royals who carry out interviews should learn from him how to be natural! last, but not least important, i find that the work that his foundation carries out is rather impressive - so humanistic. i like how he chose to get involved with less popular causes such as animal care, homeless care and integration of older people. well done to him and i really wish him all the best in his birthday and for many years to come so that he can continue such honourable work.

claire's french seems very native and she doesn't seem to have an accent - is this also the case when she speaks dutch?

Marchesina · #**500** 10-20-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by julliette

^^ I agree Marchesina. Philippe's accesion to the throne seems to mark a new period in Laurent's life. He seems to be doing lots of engagements lately and hopefully people will improve the image they have about him. I always had the feeling he wasn't that bad as some say and that he lacked a lot of attention and afection, maybe.
You talk about a great friendship between Claire and Mathilde. Can you elaborate more on this?

BTW, does anyone know which language (french or dutch) do they speak in private?

well it's more feeling rather than a fact. I assume Mathilde and Claire are friends since she was chosen as a godmother for Princess Eleonore instead of Princess Astrid or Prince Laurent himself. and every time they have official engagements together they always share laughs (mainly thanks to Laurent).

I knew the BRF is a french speaking family and in the past this has caused some issue with the Flemish. so I suppose they speaks french (their children goes to a french school as far as I know). I don't speak Dutch but it seems to me Claire hasn't a strong french accent when she speaks (for example Mathilde as an incredibly strong french accent whenever she speaks in dutch or english)

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