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I've always thought that Princess-Archduchess Astrid enjoyed agood relationship with the King and Queen?
For a majority of belgians the King is Mathilde !
Why is Astrid unhappy? She always seems to have gotten on well with Philip and been something of the mediator in terms of being on good terms with both brothers and her parents, I don't follow the BRF that much so maybe I've been wrong.
That's what I understood reading comments, but this is frankly ridiculous and unfair. Yes, Mathilde made Philippe the man he is now. But they definitely work as a team, together also with their children. Something Albert and Paola never did, for instance....
Reports said it was because King Philippe reduced her public engagements. It was also noticed that when Princess Astrid or Prince Laurent do carry out duties, it is ofttimes not shown in the palace's agenda or social media.
Reports said it was because King Philippe reduced her public engagements. It was also noticed that when Princess Astrid or Prince Laurent do carry out duties, it is ofttimes not shown in the palace's agenda or social media.
This.It shows the lacks of dedication and professionalism of Paola, Astrid etc.
While these differences have been existing for years, Philippe and Mathilde have never declined an invitation or made such a sorry state of themselves.
And a year ago there were reports that she complained about too much work since the economic missions are so exhausting. So what is it?Reports said it was because King Philippe reduced her public engagements. It was also noticed that when Princess Astrid or Prince Laurent do carry out duties, it is ofttimes not shown in the palace's agenda or social media.
And a year ago there were reports that she complained about too much work since the economic missions are so exhausting. So what is it?
The problem is that many members of the RF have an inflated sense of entitlement and aren’t afraid to show it in public. Albert and Paola who are sulking because they didn’t get as much pension as Beatrix and GD Jean. Claire who isn’t showing up anymore because she wants her own dotation (completely unrealistic). Astrid who didn’t realize she isn’t the crown princess and Laurent who has all kind of problems all of the time. A bunch of frustrated people who at the same time all get a lavish salary, houses for free and many other benefits. So unattractive. And btw someone should inform them that the biggest party in Belgium is led by staunch republicans who are rubbing their hands now.
Speaking to the country's highest officials at a gathering at the royal palace in Brussels the Belgian monarch rounded on Brexit and the new US administration: "2016 is a year that we will remember as the year in which two great friends decided to focus their policies chiefly upon themselves.... They seem to wish to turn the course of history - and this conflicts with their own traditions of openness and generosity, of joining our common dream and commitment."
The king also pointed to a crisis of confidence across the western world and the importance of new technologies. Still the king also issued a warning with regard to the digital revolution saying that a false feeling of impotence can be a source of frustration for many. The king said that the digital revolution was contributing to a growing gap between the individual and government.
I am sure his speech was approved or perhaps even written by the prime ministers office, which makes it constitutional. There will be few governments in the Western world that will disagree with the Belgian interpertation of these last 6 months.
In december the prince of Wales himself warned about rising populism, in clearer tones than the Belgian king did a few days ago.
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The annual mass for the deceased members of the family was held at the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkerk in Laeken today, February 17:
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** dailymail: Shades of grey: Queen Mathilde of Belgium looks anything but dull in a coordinating coat and hat at a commemorative mass in Brussels **
Our Royal Family : No Astrid, No Lorenz, no Laurent, no Claire, but Esmeralda and Lea.
But luxembourg Royals .
Our Royal Family : No Astrid, No Lorenz, no Laurent, no Claire, but Esmeralda and Lea.
But luxembourg Royals .