Crown Prince Phillippe and Crown Princess Mathilde: Current News Part 9

[Hannelore]

I remember from the interview that Mathilde said Filip was always planning surprises for her. She sort of patted him on the shoulder and said "This one here loves surprises" :) But can't remember what occasion they were refering to then...

[leanne]

:) Can I also express my thanks to all who post news and photos of Prince Filip and Princess Mathilde. It is just wonderful.
Merry Christmas from Australia!!

[selminha]

I am with homesicknesses to see the Mathilde!!!!!

[Eliza]

it's been very quiet on the belgian front....i getting redrawal symptom....missing pics of the lovely CP Mathilde

[Danielle]

Originally Posted by Eliza

it's been very quiet on the belgian front....i getting redrawal symptom....missing pics of the lovely CP Mathilde

Me too. Royal news seems to go through periods where one minute you're inundated with fantastic articles/photos, and then shortly afterwards you have nothing.

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

The schoolholidays are always a very quiet period. The Belgian royals take holidays then as well.

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Originally Posted by Cathérine Bergeyck

On the 10th of January 2006 Philippe & Mathilde will visit Crédal, the organisation that won this year's princess Mathilde prize.

And the same day, in the evening, they will be present at the remembrance service in Brussels for their aunt, Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxemburg, who died a year ago.

[selminha]

That's great! :) Thank you Cathérine.:) :)

[Hannelore]

Here's a very short video where you can see Mathilde & Filip.

It's about the "mattentaart" a traditional (and yummie) kind of cake from Geraardsbergen in Flanders, that's been officially ackowledged as a regional product, meaning that it can only be produced in a certain region, else it can't bear the name mattentaart (like feta cheese, champagne etc.) In the video you can also see F&M eating this cake.

http://www.vtm.be/nieuws/index_bekijkonline.htm go to "zaterdag 07/01", 13u, at 6:45.

Ok, it's short, but it's something in these difficult times for us

[Hannelore]

During the X-mas holidays F&M and the 3 children have been on holiday at the Italian riviera on the yacht of the king and the queen. Today they start working again and the kids go back to school.

[Danielle]

Thank you very much for the news and the video, Hannelore. It must be pretty hard eating with all those cameras shoved in your face. :p I hope they and the children had a nice holiday.

[Lila Rose]

In my newspaper I saw photos of Mathilde , Philip and Little Emmanuel on their holiday in Italy , very cute the way Philip hold his son !:)

[Hannelore]

In today's het Laatste Nieuws there are two pics: one of Filip holding Emmanuel, well tucked in in a warm clear blue coat with hood (you can't see his face, just the back) and one of Filip & Mathilde strolling through Portofino. Mathilde is wearing red pants with a print, her thick brown coat and sunglasses. Looking very casual and relaxed.

Paola and Albert were with them a few days, there's a pic of Albert in a red pullover, with his camera around his neck.

They were there with Albert & Paola's yaght, the Alpa. Albert & Paola were mostly seen in the village, whilst Filip & Mathilde prefered to get some sunshine on deck most of the time. Their 3 kids were with them.

[Emily]

Thank you for the information, Hannelore! Can you post the picture or is it a violation of copyright laws?

[pollyemma]

Originally Posted by Lila Rose

In my newspaper I saw photos of Mathilde , Philip and Little Emmanuel on their holiday in Italy , very cute the way Philip hold his son !:)

did they spend christmas there?

[purple_platinum]

Can we please see screencaps from the video and scans from the newspaper, Hannelore?
it would be lovely... thank you so much!

[purple_platinum]

Tuesday, 10 January 2006
COURT-SAINT-ETIENNE, BELGIUM: Belgium's Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde visit Apides carpenter company in Court-Saint-Etienne.

(photos from belgapic)

[fanletizia]

LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, BELGIUM: Belgium's Princess Mathilde pictured as she and Prince Philippe had a working meeting in Credal in Louvain-La-Neuve on Micro-Credit, Tuesday 10 January 2006

from belga

[selminha]

Great pictures, thanks. She is looking as elegant and radiant as always.:) :)

[Lila Rose]

Mathilde looks great !