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Pre-Abdication Events - July 2013
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Prior to the abdication on July 21 the following events are planned
July 8th
King Albert, Queen Paola, Crown Princess Mathilde and Crown Prince Philippe will receive the members of the comity for institutional reforms in Brussels
July 10th
Reception for the Prime Ministers of the reign of King Albert
July 12th
Reception for the Minister-Presidents of the Regions and Communities
July 15th
Reception for the Members of the Government
July 16th
King Albert and Queen Paola will attend the inauguration of busts of the monarchs, followed by a reception at the Senate in Brussels
July 16th
King Albert and Queen Paola will receive the current and former Presidents of the House and Senate on the occasion of the presentation of a gift to the King
July 17th
King Albert and Queen Paola will visit Ghent
July 18th
King Albert and Queen Paola will visit Eupen
July 19th
King Albert and Queen Paola will visit Liège
July 20th
The Royal Family will attend the concert "Prelude to National Day" at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels
July 20th
King Albert, Queen Paola, Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde will attend the "Ball National" in Brussels
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Today, July 8, King Albert, Queen Paola, Crown Princess Mathilde and Crown Prince Philippe attended a reception at the Royal Castle in Laeken, Brussels for the members of the comity for institutional reforms.
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** daylife/gettyimages gallery ** belga gallery ** apa/picturedesk gallery ** gettyimages **
** lesoir.be gallery and video ** nieuwsblad.be article and vide: ‘Altijd veel over staatshervorming gesproken’ ** translation **
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Philippe looks radiant, there's no other word to describe how incredibly happy he looks, I think the last time I saw him looking like that was when Elisabeth was born.
Albert also looks happy, he knows the kingdom will be in good hands and feels happy that he can see his son as King.
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they both look extremely happy. what a great smile for King Albert. and that's exactly what i like the most about abdications. There are no tears because one has to replace a dead sovereign, instead is a joyful occasion to celebrate and renew the bond between the royal family and the nation.
People always complaints about supposedly insecurities from Philippe, but I finally see a man sure of himself and ready to prove his nation of his capabilities.
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07-09-2013, 11:49 AM
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Will there be an interview with Prince Phillipe like they did in the Netherlands?
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(From L) Walloon Minister President Rudy Demotte (PS), Flemish Minister-President Kris Peeters, Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, Queen Paola of Belgium, King Albert II of Belgium, Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, Princess Mathilde of Belgium, German Community Minister President Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP) and Brussels region Minister-President Rudi Vervoort (PS) pose on July 12, 2013 prior to a reception for the Minister-Presidents of the regions and communities during the reign of King Albert II of Belgium, held at the royal castle in Laeken - Laken, Brussels.
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How lovely Mathilde once more looked today!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceflower
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Today, July 15, a reception for the members of the Government has taken place at the Royal Palace:
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A few more pictures and an article from deredactie.be ( the translation)
Article and a group picture from lavenir.net ( the translation)
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They gave Albert a camera.
Perfect gift for his retirement.
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Quote:
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They gave Albert a camera.
Perfect gift for his retirement.
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: King Albert II of Belgium, Queen Paola of Belgium and Chamber chairman Andre Flahaut pictured during the inauguration of sculptures of the King and the Queen at the senate in the federal parliament in Brussels, Tuesday 16 July 2013.
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I find it interesting to see the differences between the Belgian and Dutch abdication-events.
The Belgian K&Q seem to hold a large goodbye-tour, which p. Beatrix didn't do. Instead W-A&M held a 'hello-tour'. I have not seen any plans of F&M doing something like that. Have I missed or are they planning something different/or nothing at all?
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Here are more pictures from today's reception:
