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← Older postsPrincess Elisabeth Begins College In Oxford
The Belgian Royal Palace announced that Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, the eldest daughter of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, today, Monday October 4, started her three-year History & Politics course at Lincoln College of the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. On the occasion, the Belgian Royal Palace shared several photos of Princess Elisabeth’s first visit to the city and the university. The … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Education, The Duchess of Brabant | 1 CommentPrincesses Leonor and Alexia start School Year in Wales
Monday August 30, the Princess of Asturias, eldest daughter of the King and Queen os Spain and Princess Alexia, the second daughter of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, has left Spain and the Netherlands to start their studies in the United Kingdom. The Princesses will complete the International Baccalaureate program at the United World College of the Atlantic (UWC Atlantic College) in Llantwit Major in … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, The Netherlands | Tagged Education, Felipe VI of Spain, Infanta Sofía of Spain, Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, Queen Letizia of Spain, The Princess of Asturias, Wales | Leave a commentIt’s School Time for the Young Belgians
Today, Monday September 2, Belgium’s young royals started their first day of the 2019-2020 school year. King Philippe accompanied Princess Eléonore, 11, at the Sint-Jans Berchmans College. The youngest daughter of the Royal Couple is starting her final year in primary school. In the meantime Queen Mathilde dropped off Prince Emmanuel, 13, at the Eureka School in Kessel-Lo, an educational institution for children with learning difficulties. The Prince is starting … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Education, King Philippe of the Belgians, Prince Emmanuel of Belgium, Prince Gabriel of Belgium, Princess Eléonore of Belgium, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, The Duchess of Brabant | 2 CommentsOff to School: Princess Elisabeth Leave Belgium for College in Wales
Princess Elisabeth, the eldest daughter of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, has left Belgium to start her studies in the United Kingdom. The Princess will complete her secondary studies at the UWC Atlantic College in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is expected that Princess Elisabeth will stay in Wales until 2020, when she will receive an International Baccalaureate. According to the Walloon press, the Princess will spend the … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Education, The Duchess of Brabant, Wales | 2 CommentsQueen Máxima Launches National Money Week
This morning, Monday March 12, Queen Máxima attended the launch of the eighth edition of National Money Week and the seventh edition of the international Global Money Week 2018. The event took place at the theater De Koninklijke Schouwburg in The Hague in the presence of Arie Slob, Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media and the students of the elementary school De Fontein. The motto of this year’s … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Education, Inclusive Finance, Patronage, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Social Issues, Women's Rights | 1 CommentQueen Mathilde Visits Support Center for Debt Mediation
Ahead of the upcoming Money Week 2018, Queen Mathilde paid a visit today, Friday March 9, to the Support Center for Debt Mediation in Molenbeek, a municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region. The Support Center for Debt Mediation is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 that aims to “provide assistance to services and debt mediators who assist people in financial difficulty or in situations of financial need or poverty, and more … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Education, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentLast Day in Ghana for Queen Mathilde
Queen Mathilde started her third and last day in Ghana today, Friday February 9, with a visit at the Promush Mushroom Project. The project, launched in 2017, aims to “to improve and sustain income of mushroom farmers in the community” but also to implement employment for about 5,500 youth, especially persons with disabilities. The project was established with the help of the European Union – who donated 660,000 Euros – and … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Education, Ghana, Patronage, President Akufo-Addo of Ghana, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, Sustainability, Technology, United Nations, Working Visit | Leave a commentQueen Mathilde’s Working Visit to Ghana – Day Two
Queen Mathilde started the second day of her working visit in Ghana today, Thursday February 8, by paying a visit to the Teshie Presby High School along with the Deputy Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. This school, thanks to the help of the Belgian community living in Ghana, provides their students an E-learning laboratory with 150 desktop computers. Teshie Presby High school: session live dans #Televic e-lab #SDGs #GlobalGoals #éducation #innovation @Unicorne_Siona … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Education, Ghana, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, Social Issues, Women's Rights, Working Visit | Leave a commentPrincess Laurentien Attends National Reading Breakfast Days Launch
On Wednesday January 24, Princess Laurentien participated in the launch of the fifteenth edition of the National Reading Breakfast Days at the Children’s Book Museum in The Hague. During the event, the Princess read the book “Ssst! Don’t Wake Up the Tiger”. The book by Britta Teckentrup was named Picture Book of the Year 2018 by a jury of Dutch children’s librarians. The National Reading Days is an initiative of the Reading … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Children, Education, Literacy, Patronage, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands | 1 CommentPrincess Christina Awarded First Sophiahemmet University Honorary Doctorate
During the graduation ceremony of the Sophiahemmet at the Stockholm City Hall on Thursday, Princess Christina, Mrs Magnuson was awarded the Sophiahemmet University’s first honorary doctorate. She received the honour from the University’s principal, Johanna Adami, and the Sophiahemmet chairman, Lars Kihlström Burenstam Linder, in recognition for her long-standing commitment and dedication to the Sophiahemmet. The Princess was honorary chairperson of the Sophiahemmet from 1972, when she took over the role after … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Education, Frida Magnuson, Health, Oscar Magnuson, Patronage, Princess Christina Mrs Magnuson, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Tord Magnuson, Vicky Magnuson, Victor Magnuson | Leave a commentPrincess Marie Opens Home To School Children To Teach Them Cooking Skills
As patron of the Copenhagen Cooking and Food Festival, Princess Marie of Denmark opened her home kitchen up to ten pupils from Helsingør School in an effort to teach them new cooking skills, and about food waste. She was joined by chef Timm Vladimir and founder of Stop Spild Af Mad, Selina Juul, to lead the children through the preparation of lunch. During the preparation, the three adults spoke to the pupils about food … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Children, Education, Health, Patronage, Prince Henrik of Denmark, Princess Athena of Denmark, Princess Marie of Denmark | 1 CommentThe Cambridges Receive A Rapturous Welcome In Coventry
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were treated to a rapturous welcome as they visited Coventry on Tuesday. Beginning at Coventry Cathedral, William and Catherine – wearing a hot pink Mulberry coat she first wore when pregnant with Princess Charlotte in late 2014 – had a brief walkabout to greet the large crowd that had come out to welcome them, before touring the Cathedral and the ruins of the original Cathedral … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Education, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentPrincess Charlotte’s The Cambridge In Charge, According To The Queen
During a Bible presentation at Sandringham House on Sunday, Queen Elizabeth II revealed that her great-granddaughter, Princess Charlotte, is the ‘boss’ of her elder brother, Prince George. “It’s like that with Charlotte and George,” Her Majesty said to Ellen Clay after she asked whether her 10-year-old daughter, Emily, looked after her younger sister, and Mrs Clay replied with “It’s the other way around”. The Queen’s comment echoes comments made by the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Children, Education, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Religion | 1 CommentOff To Nursery: Princess Charlotte’s A Little Lady Now
She has yet to reach her third birthday, but Princess Charlotte of Cambridge proved herself to be very much a little lady as opposed to a toddler in two portraits released by Kensington Palace today, as she prepared to head off for her first day of nursery school on Monday. The two photos – taken by mum, the Duchess of Cambridge – show Charlotte on the steps of home (Apartment 1A … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Education, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge | 4 CommentsLast Day in India for Philippe and Mathilde
Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians started the fifth and last day of their Indian state visit by playing cricket at the sporting ground Oval Maidan. At the event were present school children, and former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, who works together with UNICEF India to promote the importance of sport among children. #Belgium’s Royal couple play cricket in #Mumbai, @virendersehwag presents King Philippe with autographed … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Children, Education, India, King Philippe of the Belgians, Music, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, Sport, State Visit, UNICEF | 1 CommentAlbert and Andrew Present For First Prince’s Cup in Port Hercule
As patrons, Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Duke of York were present for the first Prince’s Cup on Wednesday at Port Hercule. The Cup, a rowing competition, is held to benefit the Monaco branch of Outward Bound, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to “offering challenging activity courses in natural outdoor locations, which encourage personal development and growth”. The two Princes attended the launch and then watched the rowing races, … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Education, Patronage, Sport, The Duke of York | Leave a commentCharles and Camilla In Malaysia, Day One
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall’s autumn tour has moved on to Malaysia, with the couple spending their first full day of engagements there on Friday. Charles and Camilla spent the majority of the day undertaking individual engagements. The Prince first indulged in his passion for Islamic art and culture during a tour of the Islamic Arts Museum alongside Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, the Sultan of Perak; before visiting … Continue reading
Posted in Malaysia, The United Kingdom | Tagged Anniversary, Bilateral Relations, Children, Commonwealth of Nations, Culture, Education, Malaysia, Museum, Official Visit, Raja Zarith Sofiah Shah of Johor, Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak, Sultanate of Johor, Sultanate of Kelantan, Sultanate of Perak, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince of Wales | 4 CommentsFlashback Friday: Queen Noor In South Africa
November 3, 1995: Attending the 1995 annual congress of the United World Colleges, held in Johannesburg, Queen Noor of Jordan is seen speaking with South Africa’s President, Nelson Mandela. The Queen has been President of the United World Colleges – “a global education movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future” – since 1995, a position President Mandela also held from 1995 … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Education, Nelson Mandela, Patronage, Queen Noor al-Hussein of Jordan, South Africa | Leave a commentBelgian King and Queen Visit the Province of Namur
Today, Thursday September 21, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians paid a visit to the Province of Namur. The first stop was in the municipality of Sombreffe where they visited Bébé Bus, a childcare for children from 0 to 3 years that offers support to the parents. This service is active in 30 municipalities of the Province of Namur. The Royal Couple met with the founders of Bébé … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Children, Education, King Philippe of the Belgians, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentGeorge Cambridge, Present! Prince George Begins School
Four-year-old Prince George of Cambridge had an important milestone this week, as he began primary school at Thomas’s Battersea School in South London. The young Prince – neatly dressed in the navy blue and red uniform of the school – was accompanied by his father, the Duke of Cambridge, as he arrived just before 9am for his first day on Thursday. Due to her severe morning sickness, the Duchess of … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Education, Prince George of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a comment