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King Philippe Contrasts ‘Power of Hope’ With Fear and Powerlessness in Christmas Speech

  December 24, 2023 at 6:58 pm by

In his traditional speech on the occasion of Christmas and New Year, King Philip called for the “power of hope” to be opposed to the fear and sense of powerlessness that conflicts and other challenges can bring. ‘That is not naive, passive optimism. On the contrary: hope is an energy,” said the monarch. “This year too we are experiencing dark times,” said King Philip. He cited the conflicts and wars … Continue reading →

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Belgian State Visit to Germany Ends in Dresden

  December 7, 2023 at 8:18 pm by

Today, Thursday December 7, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde spent the third and last day in Dresden, capital city of the German state of Saxony. along with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender.The first stop was at the headquarters of X-FAB, “one of the world’s leading specialty foundry groups for analog/mixed-signal semiconductor technologies”.Then the Royal Couple and the Presidential Palace paid a visit to Blockhaus. In … Continue reading →

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Belgian State Visit to Germany – Day Two

  December 6, 2023 at 6:11 pm by

Today, Wednesday December 6, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started their second day in Germany with a business meeting along with Belgian and German CEOs followed by the official opening of the economic forum: Belgium and Germany, partners insustainable energy and decarbonization.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the German Aerospace Center, “the national aeronautics and space research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany” which works … Continue reading →

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Belgian King and Queen Begin State Visit to Germany

  December 5, 2023 at 9:03 pm by

At the invitation of His Excellency the President of the Republic, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started today, Tuesday December 5, a three-day state visit to Germany.Following the arrival at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender at Bellevue Palace with a military guard of honour.The King and the President inspected … Continue reading →

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State visit from Portugal to Belgium Begins

  October 17, 2023 at 9:32 pm by

At the invitation of their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, began today, Tuesday October 17, a four-day state visit to Belgium.Due to yesterday’s evening attack in Brussels, the programme of the visit was adjusted and all the outdoor ceremonies were cancelled.Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde officially welcomed the President during a ceremony that took place at the … Continue reading →

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Belgian Royal Family Celebrates National Day

  July 21, 2023 at 10:48 pm by

On Thursday July 20, the Belgian Royal Family started the celebrations for the Belgian National Day.Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde along with Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz and Prince Laurent attended the concert “Prelude to National Day” hosted by the Queen Elizabeth and the National Orchestra of Belgium at the Flagey concert hall. In the evening, on the occasion of his 10 years of reign, the King and the … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Belgium for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima

  June 22, 2023 at 6:04 pm by

Today, Thursday March 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started the third and last day of the state visit to Belgium in Leuven, a city in the province of Flemish Brabant.The Royal Couple, accompanied by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, paid a visit to the headquarter of Imec, an international research and development center for chip technology founded in 1984. The Royal Couples toured the facility … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to Belgium: Day Two

  June 22, 2023 at 5:07 am by

Yesterday, Wednesday June 21, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started their second day in Belgium by attending the first edition of the Climate Tech Forum accompanied by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. The forum, hosted by the Dutch Embassy in Belgium and the Dutch Consulate General, was attended by representatives from the public institutions.Following the plenary session the Royal Couples toured an innovation market where Belgian-Dutch … Continue reading →

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Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to Belgium

  June 21, 2023 at 3:47 am by

At the invitation of His Majesty the King of the Belgian, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Tuesday June 20, a three-day state visit to Belgium.Following the arrival at the Brussels-South railway station, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde with a ceremony held in the courtyard in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels.During the welcoming ceremony … Continue reading →

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King Charles III Receives Foreign Royals Ahead of Coronation

  May 5, 2023 at 11:32 pm by

King Charles III and other members of the British royal family hosted several receptions in London to welcome foreign dignitaries ahead of tomorrow’s coronation. Late in the afternoon he welcomed guests from overseas, among them members of reigning and former reigning royal families. Queen Camilla did not attend the reception. Among the guests were American first lady Dr. Jill Biden, President Steinmeier of Germany, President Lula of Brazil. Another special … Continue reading →

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Belgian King and Queen Visit the Province of West Flanders

  May 4, 2023 at 2:43 pm by

Today, Thursday May 4, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde paid a visit to the Province of West Flanders.The first stop was in the municipality of Roeselare where the Royal Couple paid a visit to the headquarter of the media company Roularta Media Group, a publishing and broadcasting company founded in 1954.Upon the arrival at the headquarter of the company the King and the Queen were welcomed by the … Continue reading →

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Last Day in South Africa for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

  March 26, 2023 at 9:14 pm by

Today, Sunday March 26, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started the fourth and last day in South Africa by visiting Philippi Village, a township in Cape Town.The King and the Queen were welcomed in Philippi Village by singing and dancing children that are involved in a theatre project of the township.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the headquarter of Close the Gap, “an international social enterprise … Continue reading →

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Belgian State Visit to South Africa: Day Three – Cape Town

  March 25, 2023 at 6:01 pm by

Today, Saturday March 25, third day of the state visit, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde moved to Cape Town, South Africa’s second-largest city and legislative capital of the country.Upon the arrival in Cape Town the King and the Queen were received by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape province of South Africa, and his wife. The Premier hosted a lunch for the Royal Couple.Afterwards the King and … Continue reading →

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Belgian State Visit to South Africa: Day Two – Johannesburg

  March 24, 2023 at 10:04 pm by

The second day of the state visit started today, Friday March 24, in Johannesburg with a separate agenda for Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.The King went to the Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ) to visit a new hub of the South African diamond industry. During the visit the King attended a meeting focused on opportunities in the diamond sector for young people and women and the export of … Continue reading →

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Belgian King and Queen Begin State Visit to South Africa

  March 23, 2023 at 8:42 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started today, Thursday March 23, a four-day state visit to South Africa.Arrived yesterday evening in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by President Ramaphosa in a ceremony held in the courtyard of the Union Buildings in Pretoria.The Minister of Social Development of South Africa, Lindiwe … Continue reading →

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Belgian Royals Attend Mass Remembering Deceased Family Members

  February 18, 2023 at 6:46 am by

Yesterday, Friday February 17, members of the Belgian Royal Family attended the annual memorial mass at the Church of Our Lady of Laeken remembering deceased members of the Royal Family.At the mass were present Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola, Prince Laurent and Princess Claire, Princess Lea, Princess Delphine and Mr. James O’Hare, Prince Guillaume and Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg.After the … Continue reading →

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Belgian King and Queen Visit the Province of Antwerp

  November 30, 2022 at 3:38 pm by

Today, Wednesday November 30, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde paid a visit to the Province of Antwerp.The first stop was in the municipality of Arendonk where the Royal Couple paid a visit to the headquarter of Ravago Building Solutions, a company “specializes in the production and distribution of high-quality building materials”.Upon the arrival at the headquarter of the company the King and the Queen were welcomed by the … Continue reading →

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State Visit from Switzerland to Belgium – Last Day

  November 25, 2022 at 10:29 pm by

Today, Friday November 25, second and last day of the Swiss state visit to Belgium, the Presidential couple paid a visit to the regions of Flanders and Wallonia.In the evening President Cassis and the First Lady hosted a jazz concert for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.The concert was held at the Centre for Fine Arts, Bozar, a multi-disciplinar cultural venue.

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State Visit from Switzerland to Belgium Begins

  November 24, 2022 at 9:21 pm by

The President of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis and the First Lady, Paola Rodoni Cassis, arrived yesterday in Belgium for a three-day state visit. Today, Thursday November 24, they were officially welcomed by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.The Royal Couple officially welcomed the President and First Lady with a ceremony held in the courtyard in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels. During the welcoming ceremony the President … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Lithuania for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

  October 27, 2022 at 10:11 am by

Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started the third and last day of the state visit to Lithuania today, Wednesday October 26, with a separate agenda.King Philippe, accompanied by the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, paid a visit to the Belgian troops at the military base of Pabrade, a town ten kilometers far from the Belarusian border. The Belgian army “have been participating in NATO’s eastern … Continue reading →

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