100 bday of queen astrid of belgium

[paul-louis1998]

100 bday of queen astrid of belgium on 17 november 2005.
the pictures are 1926 and 1930
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[paul-louis1998]

the fotos are:
1. http://www.interfoto.de
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[Larzen]

Im not sure if this is the right thread it seems there are many royals from different coutries at the Astrid exhibition today and they should all be in the Belgium forum I belive? Just move it if it is the wrong place.

Uk Press

Luncheon at the Belgian Royal Palace to celebrate the opening of the Astrid, Queen of Belgium Exhibition

 

[Marengo]

Thanks! Any pictures iof the queens of Belgium and Norway today (who are suppoed to be there)? The Grand Duchess looks magnificent btw.

 

[purple_platinum]

some more from seegerpress :

is there any picture from the belvue museum?

 

[purple_platinum]

more from seegerpress :

Mathilde looks glowing today. looks like she's back to her oldself.

 

[purple_platinum]

lots more from colourpress :

 

[Mette2]

Pictures from Belga.

Nice surprise that Mathilde was there since her name was no longer on the list of Belgian royals, who were going to be at the event.

 

[Beate]

I was surprised to see how much Princess/Archduchess Marie-Astrid resembles her late mother.Wow! I had to look twice..hopefully we'll see more pics soon..

 

[GrandDuchess]

This is such a lovely event, it's incredible how vivid the image of Queen Astrid still is in our memories today, and I guess especially in Belgium she's still very much remembered. I wish we would have a special postage stamp issued if Astrid here in Sweden as well, but unfortunately The Post has been on other tracks and has instead issued other special editions this year...

Queen Silvia looked wonderful, I love her outfit and the necklace! Mathilde looked great as well, I love that deep aubergine-ish colour she's wearing! And Queen Fabiola is adorable as always, and still going strong. As is Grand Duke Jean, he looks very handsome still. It's nice to see the older generations.

 

[fanletizia]

Images from imagine

 

[selminha]

The pictures are so beautiful! Princess Mathilde looks lovels, her face is full of joy and beauty!

 

[Mandy]

From Colourpress


1. Märtha Louise.
2. Ari & Märtha Louise.
3. 4.Mathilde & Philipe.
5. Group.


6. Group.
7. Maria Teresa & Henri.
8. Grand Duke Jean.
9. Paola.
10. Queen Fabiola.

 

[Mandy]

More from Colourpress


1. Group picture.
2. Sonja & Harald.
3. Silvia.
4. Ari & Märtha Louise.

 

[sara1981]

no Princess Claire?

Sara Boyce

 

[fanletizia]

More images from polfoto and getty

 

[Jose]

Queen Astrids sisters and brother

I am see photo group is Countess Kristine Bernadotte now widow to prince Carl was brother to Queen Astrid. Princess Märtha of Norway was sister to Prince Carl born 1911-2003. Princess Märtha and Queen Astrid was sisters. Iam see photo queen Silvia,become princess Ragnhild photo on group. She is daughter to Princess Märtha of Norway.Grand duke Jean and Queen Fabiola,Kristine Bernadotte,Princess Astrid and Princess Ragnhild,King Albert is living to Queen Astrids family.Queen Astrids children is death,one King Albert is living son to Queen Astrid. King Alberts sister in law is Queen Fabiola 77 year and husband in law is Grand duke Jean is 84 year.Grand duchess Josephine-Charlotte and King Baudouin was death.He death 1930-1993 and she death 1927-2005.King Albert over 70 year.

 

[Emily]

Thanks to all who posted pictures! It looks like the Swedish royals are quite close to King Albert. It also looks to me like Mathilde is tired! Quite understandable.

 

[princess olga]

Ok, lovely pictures and all, but can someone explain to me why--besides a great excuse for strengthening diplo ties between a few royal households who are related to each other via the person celebrated--this 100th b-day of astrid is being leveraged to build an event around?

I mean, as far as I'm aware, the Dutch don't celebrate King Willem's 300th b day, Wilhelmina's 100th, or whatever?? And the British don't invite everyone to mull over the 100 b day of King George?

 

[mandyy]

More photos from Getty images
The opening of an exhibition celebrating 100 years since Queen Astrid's birth, at the Royal Palace / BelVue Museum on November 17, 2005 in Brussels, Belgium.

 

[mandyy]

More from Getty images
The opening of an exhibition celebrating 100 years since Queen Astrid's birth, at the Royal Palace / BelVue Museum on November 17, 2005 in Brussels, Belgium.

 

[mandyy]

More photos from Getty images

 

[mandyy]

More from Getty images

 

[mandyy]

Some more photos from Getty Images

 

[mandyy]

Photos with no watermarks from Reuters

 

[mandyy]

2 more from Reuters

 

[Mandy]

Ok, lovely pictures and all, but can someone explain to me why--besides a great excuse for strengthening diplo ties between a few royal households who are related to each other via the person celebrated--this 100th b-day of astrid is being leveraged to build an event around?

I mean, as far as I'm aware, the Dutch don't celebrate King Willem's 300th b day, Wilhelmina's 100th, or whatever?? And the British don't invite everyone to mull over the 100 b day of King George?

Princess Astrid was the daughter of Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg of Sweden. She married Prince (Later King) Leopold of Belgium and she is the mother of Grand Duchess Josephine Charlotte of Luxembourg, King Baudoin, King Albert.

Astrid was the sister of Crown Princess Märtha, wife of King Olav of Norway and mother of King Harald, Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid of Norway.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Thanks lots for the pictures everyone, Queen Silvia looks really elegant most, and all of the Royals seem quite close, especially King Albert and Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustav, good friendship for them.

 

[nayralorenzo]

Thank you very much Mandy, I didn't understand it very well till I see your post.
Mathilde is recovering very well.

 

[Layla1971]

Mathilde is recovering very well.

Recovering from having the baby? Sorry, I haven't checked in on this forum in a while.