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A topic to post pics and news about the National day of Belgium on the 21st of July.
I'm not sure if I could say Claire has taste, but I am sure she is the most daring of all princesses when it comes to outfits!
And she certainly seems to have a thing for Dutch elements. First Delft Blue prints, now a Mondriaan...
Well, you know me, I can´t help it.I suppose she could go for Matisse next time, he is Belgian after all and the surrealism might suit the present state of the country 'Ceci n'est pas un pays'.
As for the posing stunt. I think it´s a wee bit tacky and I´m not interested in getting a preview on the ladies` outfits. Spoils the fun somehow.Why is she posing with the outfit btw? Some sort of promotion for the designer or something? It is uncomon for royals to do so (though Vermeulen and Delvigne usually blabber all about their royal clientele I never saw pictures of those royals posing in their shops).
deredactie.be - English - King Albert delivers message of hopeKing Albert delivers message of hope
On the eve of 21 July, the Belgian National Holiday, King Albert II of the Belgians has delivered his traditional speech. The king sent a message of reconciliation and hope amid the political crisis which seems to be tearing Belgium apart.
"As you know, our country faces serious political problems. Nevertheless, I want to remind you of the fact that difficulties and crises often give rise to a resurgence and a calming down", King Albert said.
The king tells his TV audience that he does not want to go into the difficulties linked to a possible state reform in too much detail, but often refers to his brother, the late King Boudewijn. His brother had always warned against the falling apart of Belgium.
"King Boudewijn made a plea for the unity and cohesion of our country, respecting its diversity at the same time. He was convinced that the multicultural character of Belgium is an asset contributing to the richness of the country."
The king suggests new ways of living together and does not consider the separation of minds as a disaster.
King Albert presses for unity and tolerance. Like his late brother Boudewijn, he stresses the need for a sense of public federal responsibility.
In his last speech in July 1993 he called on the people to, and I quote "show their will to reconcile, their good will, tolerance and a federal sense of public responsibility."
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