Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde: Current Events Part 11

[martha-louise]

The article kinda exagerated. It's stupid to respond on those critics, makes only more polemics an polarisation...
The monarchy isn't in danger just because of some critics. In every reign people have told the monarchy is in danger. Certainly when we think of Leopold II (there was a lot of criticism on his politics eg. in the Congo) Leopold III and the Royal question (remember that the Walloon people voted againt monarchy 50 years ago) after that king Baudouin with the Abortion questoin, every time the monarchy was in danger they told. But look at them, there are still their shining and glittering.
There is need of a kind of revolution among the citizens or a coup to stop a monarchistic tradition. And Flemisch critics are discussing - not to stop monarchy - but to give king Philippe just a protocol function.
And yes, maybe that will be discussed in 2007 at the next revision of state. But politicians need to change the constitution for that, so it's not that easy.

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

And the walloon and flemish politicians have to agree on that first. I'm sure that in Wallonia they are strongly opposed to giving a mere protocol function to the king. I don't think the Belgian people are so wlid about this idea either.

 

[fanletizia]

Caceres (Spain)

Prince of Belgium attended procession of Santa and Side Cross.

Prince Felipe and their Matilde wife saw the procession when coming out, in San Mateo, from the House of Ulloa Hizo photos and their children greeted to the public from the balcony the Easter cacereña had an exception visitor yesterday: the inheriting prince of Belgium, Felipe, who was present at the procession of the brotherhood of Santa and Side Cross, one of the most traditional and emblematic parades of the city. The prince was accompanied of his wife, Matilde, as well as of his children. The exit of the procession of the Side Cross, to the 20 hours, from the church of San Mateo was been present at by the heir of the Belgian crown, the older son of the kings, Alberto II and Paola. One was in front of with friendships in an historical located building San Mateo, the House of Diego Garci'a de Ulloa. It was present at the procession from one the balconies of the house, along with his Matilde wife and friends, as well as of his children small Gabriel and Elisabeth and other children.
Part of the public was noticed immediately of the presence of so illustrious visitors by the frenetic activity of the press photographers who did not let point their objectives towards the balcony. The prince did, as well, photos of the procesional parade and the children saluted smiling to the public at some moment. Apparently, the heir of the Belgian crown moved to Cáceres in deprived visit to hunt.

http://www.hoy.es/pg060414/prensa/noticias/Caceres/200604/14/HOY-CAC-028.html

 

[Princess Robijn]

any pictures??

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

I'd love to see photos of this as well.

They're always so active in their holidays! I'd expect, with the busy life they lead and 3 small children, they'd just want to lie in a chair on the beach but they're mostly abroad visiting places and friends. Elisabeth must already have an international circle of little friends

 

[carlota]

i join the team, those photos would be absolutely beautiful. easter in spain is beautiful and very traditional... a must-see and if they went with the kids, those pics must be great. not many princely families travel abroad for holidays, and if they do, they definetely don't follow this kind of traditional things of easter or christmas, let's say, typical of the country. a totally nice gesture from them

i know felipe and letizia were on official duty in caceres some days ago... perhaps the two couples met each other?

 

[purple_platinum]

wow... seems like Spain is the popular easter holiday destination for young royals..
first, the norwegian, and now the belgian..

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Today is Philippe's birthday. He's 46 now, congratulations to our crownprince

 

[Maxie]

Congratulations to prince Philippe!

 

[Lila Rose]

Happy Birthday !

 

[Lucidu]

Happy Birthday Phillippe !!!!! ​

 

[Prinses Lauren10]

congratilations with your birthday Phillipe!

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

I just saw an item on tv about Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini, who counts many royals among his customers. The presentor asked the chocolatier what the weirdest thing was he ever got ordered. He said it was a birthday cake for princess Mathilde. The cake was quite a normal chocolate cake, but at the last moment it disappeared. At Marcolini they thought it had already been collected by someone from the palace, so they phoned them to say they had forgotten the raspberry sauce...but no cake had arrived at the palace, so in great hurry a new one was made

They also made the wedding cake for Philippe & Mathilde. Apparently it was king Albert who "designed" it, with things that reminded him of his childhood (nothing was specified).

For Astrid & Lorenz's wedding they made a cake with orange flavored chocolate inside.

And princess Máxima and prince Willem-Alexander are also regular clients, they often stop at the shop in Brussels to buy something, and had the baptism sugar for Amalia's birth made there.

 

[Emily]

Sounds like a shop I would enjoy since I love chocolate. Have any of you been to the store? What is it like? And I wonder what ever did happen to that cake for Mathilde --?

 

[HRH Mims]

Happy Birthday Phillipe!!!​

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Sounds like a shop I would enjoy since I love chocolate. Have any of you been to the store? What is it like? And I wonder what ever did happen to that cake for Mathilde --?

Nobody ever found out what happened to the cake...my guess is someone ate it, that's what I would do if no-one was watching

Yes, I've been to Pierre Marcolini, it's like heaven, that's the best way to describe it

Here's a link if you want to know more:

http://www.marcolini.be/

http://www.marcolinichocolatier.com/

 

[fanletizia]

Caceres
The princes of Belgium, surprised by the monumental beauty of Cáceres
(Felipe of Belgium and his wife, Matilde, have taken a walk next to the princes of Bulgaria by the Monumental City Also have visited Mérida, invited by the Oriol family)

The inheriting prince of Belgium, Felipe, and their wife, Matilde, are surprised by the monumental beauty of Cáceres, its surroundings and the extension of the frontier fields. Thus the granddaughter of Lucas de Oriol and Urquijo confirmed yesterday, Maria, host of the members of the Belgian real house during her tourist visit, of several days, to the Easter cacereña. A visit to that the princes Konstantin of Bulgaria and its woman have gotten up themselves, the Spanish Maria Garci'a of the Rasilla.
All of them were let see in the evening yesterday in the Wide street, place where the Ricó, whose present proprietor is nailed the House of Diego Garci'a de Ulloa ' she is the daughter of Lucas de Oriol and Urquijo, Pillar of Oriol. The real visitors and their hosts lowered of their cars on the seven and quarter of afternoon. Prote'ge's by a ten did of escorts and before the peculiar glance of the tourists who then took a walk by the environs of San Mateo.
The princes spent all the morning and leaves from afternoon in the field, foreseeably in the property that the Oriol family has in the Mountain range of San Pedro, the Cobacha de Castellanos, located to 38 kilometers of the capital cacereña, in the highway that unites Cáceres with Badajoz.
They did not want photos. The reason, to avoid to wake up the interest of paparazzis. However, the princes of Belgium have given to the touching cacereños and costumbristas stamps during the time of Passion.

http://www.hoy.es/pg060416/prensa/noticias/Caceres/200604/16/HOY-CAC-024.html

 

[purple_platinum]

Prince Philippe & Princess Mathilde watching the easter procession in Spain
March 14, 2006

(photos from facetoface)

 

[Larzen]

From Sipa press via Rex, to be enlarged

 

[lula]

They are accompanied of the Prince Konstantin of Bulgaria and Maria García de la Rasilla. It seems that the Bulgarian princes have turned into hosts of different European Princes. Those of Preslav with the Norwegian Princes and those of Vidin with the Belgians.

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=238374&d=1145180017

 

[purple_platinum]

They are accompanied of the Prince Konstantin of Bulgaria and Maria García de la Rasilla. It seems that the Bulgarian princes have turned into hosts of different European Princes. Those of Preslav with the Norwegian Princes and those of Vidin with the Belgians.

you got that right, lula.
Seems like the Bulgarian Princes are the Ambassadors of Spain. In Palma de Mallorca, they've Kyril & Rosario, while in here, it was Konstantin & Maria Garcia.

 

[Lila Rose]

Is the baby that Mathilde is carrying Prince Emmanuel ?

 

[purple_platinum]

Is the baby that Mathilde is carrying Prince Emmanuel ?

yup yup... it's Emmanuel..

 

[Emily]

Jess - Great photos that I have been wanting to see! Thank you.

 

[Lila Rose]

yup yup... it's Emmanuel..

And where were Elisabeth en Gabriel ? Or weren't they present ?

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Thanks so much Jess and Larzen, the photos are beautiful. Great to see Emmanuel again and Mathilde so relaxed

 

[mandyy]

From HELLO
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2006/04/17/royalkids/

 

[purple_platinum]

From HELLO
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2006/04/17/royalkids/

from hello :

It was a fun-filled weekend for royal youngsters at opposite ends of the world, as the young princes and princesses of Belgium and Japan enjoyed some quality time with their loved ones. While little Princess Aiko sat in between her parents during a concert at her new school in Tokyo, Prince Philippe and his wife Princess Mathilde were spotted with their children, Elisabeth, Gabriel and Emmanuel, at the Holy Week processions in Spain.
(...)
Many miles away in Europe, meanwhile, the Belgian royals were likewise taking in a musical performance. The brass bands accompanying giant religious floats through the streets of Caceres made for rather more sombre listening, but the family was clearly enjoying the colourful view from their balcony.
Elisabeth, five, stood alongside her three-year-old brother Gabriel, while the newest member of the family, baby Emmanuel, snuggled in his mother's arms. The family's old friend, Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein, was also there to witness the spectacle, along with his pretty wife Countess Maria and their children Moritz and Georgina.

Philippe and Mathilde take to the balcony with children Elisabeth, Gabriel and Emmanuel. The family's old friend Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein can also be seen, along with Maria and their children Moritz and Georgina

 

[lula]

The Hello! It is mistaken is Konstantin of Bulgaria not of Luxemburg, with his wife Maria and his children Umberto and Sofia.

 

[purple_platinum]

The Hello! It is mistaken is Konstantin of Bulgaria not of Luxemburg, with his wife Maria and his children Umberto and Sofia.

yes.. i was sensing they made tiny mistakes as well.
There was no Elisabeth & Gabriel on the balcony, i think, only Emmanuel.