King Philippe, Current Events, Part 2 (Sept. 2017 - present)

[leidi]

Originally Posted by Marengo

King Philippe was named as one of the men of the year 2020 by the Flemish newspaper 'Het Nieuwsblad'.

They mention that at 60 the king is 'finally an adult' and that he has 're-animated' the monarchy. There is praise for the king's speech about the Congo, praise for the way he handled the government formations and praise for him welcoming Delphine into the family.

Very well deserved, in a very difficult year for everyone, he proved himself worthy and to be the king his country needed.

[TLLK]

Originally Posted by Marengo

King Philippe was named as one of the men of the year 2020 by the Flemish newspaper 'Het Nieuwsblad'.

They mention that at 60 the king is 'finally an adult' and that he has 're-animated' the monarchy. There is praise for the king's speech about the Congo, praise for the way he handled the government formations and praise for him welcoming Delphine into the family.

IMHO a well deserved accolade for King Phillipe.

[REAL COUNTESS]

As one, of the men of the year 2020, well deserved. I don't think it took him 60 years to finally become an adult, but well if you think so. I feel he has done a very good job as King, the Head of State, husband and father. 2020 a very difficult year, he rose to the occasion. I think for him everything, as a man who is a bit shy he outshone everyone.

[leidi]

Originally Posted by REAL COUNTESS

As one, of the men of the year 2020, well deserved. I don't think it took him 60 years to finally become an adult, but well if you think so. I feel he has done a very good job as King, the Head of State, husband and father. 2020 a very difficult year, he rose to the occasion. I think for him everything, as a man who is a bit shy he outshone everyone.

Still waters run deep.
Philippe is never going to be a mega outgoing man but he has understood what his office meant and he serves his people to the best of his ability, no matter what.
And the Belgian people has seen it and is behind their king for that reason, they know they can count on him and his family to lead by example during difficult times.

[eya]

Farewell audience today by King Philippe of Ronald J. Gidwitz, Ambassador of the United States of America in Belgium.

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Bishop Augustine Kasujja, apostolic nuncio and dean of the diplomatic corps, was received in audience this morning by King Philippe on the occasion of the New Year.


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President of the Senate, Stephanie D'Hose , was received by King Philippe in audience this afternoon.

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[iceflower]

King Philippe received the President of the House of Representatives Eliane Tillieux today, January 7:


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[leidi]

Originally Posted by eya

Farewell audience today by King Philippe of Ronald J. Gidwitz, Ambassador of the United States of America in Belgium.

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Seems like he had a great relationship with Philippe

https://twitter.com/USAmbBelgium/sta...67155200045058

A lot of people seem to like the King, it's a good sign.

[iceflower]

The Ambassadors of Indonesia, Canada, Bangladesh and Nepal have been received by King Philippe today, January 13:


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[Somebody]

The king -in his car- unexpectedly ended up in a demonstration tonight (that turned violent). See last picture in this (Dutch) article.

[Marengo]

The news just showed that there were riots after a protest against the death of the 23 y/o Ibrahima B. who died 1 hour after his arrest this weekend. Windows were smashed and things were set on fire. A police station was destroyed.

Rather sloppy that the security detail of the king did not take a different route home & drove right into a demonstration. After the car of the king drove onto the Liedtsplein'la place de Liedts in Schaerbeek, the square was cleared by the police, to which some protestors responded with violence. The car of the king was not a target and no objects were thrown at it.

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by Somebody

The king -in his car- unexpectedly ended up in a demonstration tonight (that turned violent afterwards). See last picture in this (Dutch) article.

Gosh that could have turned nasty and maybe time to review Belgian Royal security.

[eya]

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel , was received in audience this morning by King Philippe to mark the New Year.


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The President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, was received by King Philippe today, January 13:


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[Muhler]

Originally Posted by An Ard Ri

Gosh that could have turned nasty and maybe time to review Belgian Royal security.

One major problem is that Belgium has several police agencies, so communication between them can go astray. And that seems to have been the case here.

[eya]

Oath taking of Mr. Danny Pieters, appointed judge of the Constitutional Court.


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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg , was received in audience this morning by King Philippe on the occasion of the new year.


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Moldovan President Maia Sandu was received by King Philippe for a meeting at the Royal Palace today, January 19:


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[An Ard Ri]

Its so rare to see such visits ,something we took for granted 12 months ago.

Really nice photo of the king & president by the grand fireplace at the Palace..

https://www.ppe-agency.com/preview.p...021%20Brussels

On that note time to close this thread please find link to part 3 below

https://www.theroyalforums.com/forum...ml#post2367121