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What a lovely family project!
This family makes wonderful travels for sure.
This family makes wonderful travels for sure.
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Family, General News 3, Dec 2023 -
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Sad for Prince Emmanuel who is in a Spanisk academie for football
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Queen Mathilde took part of the 20km of Brussels
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Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "👏 Plus de 45.000 coureurs et marcheurs ont bravé la pluie aujourd’hui pour les @20kmbxl ! ————— 👏 Meer dan 45.000 lopers en wandelaars trotseerden vandaag de regen voor de @20kmbxl ! 📸 Frédéric Andrieu"
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Mathilde de Belgique finished in 2:57.
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attended the wedding of Laszlo, Marquis of Brissac, and Maria da Gloria Czernin von Chudenitz in Přeštice, Czech Republic.
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Komtesa z Chudenic si brala v Přešticích markýze. Na svatbu přijel i král
Šlechta z celé Evropy v čele s belgickým králem Filipem a jeho chotí Mathildou se v sobotu sjela na západ Čech. Ve farním kostele Nanebevzetí Panny Marie v Přešticích se konala svatba Marie de la Gloria Czernin, komtesy z Chudenic, s markýzem Laszlem de Brissac ze známého francouzského rodu.
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Filip en Mathilde op bruiloft in Tsjechië gespot | Garderobe Royale
Koning Filip en Koningin Mathilde hebben gisteren een adellijk huwelijk bijgewoond in de Tsjechische stad Přeštice: Maar wie waren de bruid en de bruidegom? Het waren voor mij alvast nobele (pun intended) onbekenden, en ik probeer nog uit te zoeken wat hun relatie tot het Belgische koningspaar...
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King Philippe will answer questions from Belgian citizens tomorrow at 6pm. 38 questions have been selected from 2,600 submissions. The Palace has just published a teaser. What is your best and saddest moment during your reign? Do you have real friends?
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Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "👀 On vous l’avait promis… Le Roi répond à VOS questions ! 🤫 À découvrir dès demain, 18h ! ⏰🎬 #LeRoiRepond ————— 👀 We hadden het jullie beloofd… De Koning beantwoordt JULLIE vragen! 🤫 Ontdek het morgen, vanaf 18u
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The King answers:
How proud I am to have a cultured, sensible King instead of a simpleton! Congratulations to the PR Team, this was absolutely wonderful. The video needed to be 2 hours long. I'm glad His Majesty showed us some of his paintings.
Dehandschutter has uploaded a lengthy summary on his X account for those who don't speak Dutch/French/German.
“My morning routine? I get up at 7am. I have breakfast with my wife, drink coffee and read the newspapers. Then I take 15 minutes to meditate, and then another 15 minutes to play the piano. Then I go to the palace. I see my staff and we start the day.”
Is Belgian King Philippe, 65, going to abdicate?
“I will continue to work for Belgium and I must give my daughter the time to enjoy her youth, to develop, to see the world. I support her 100% in this. And I will do everything I can to give her all the time she needs to do.”
I was also very moved when he talked about not having self-confidence when he was young.
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How proud I am to have a cultured, sensible King instead of a simpleton! Congratulations to the PR Team, this was absolutely wonderful. The video needed to be 2 hours long. I'm glad His Majesty showed us some of his paintings.
Dehandschutter has uploaded a lengthy summary on his X account for those who don't speak Dutch/French/German.
“My morning routine? I get up at 7am. I have breakfast with my wife, drink coffee and read the newspapers. Then I take 15 minutes to meditate, and then another 15 minutes to play the piano. Then I go to the palace. I see my staff and we start the day.”
Is Belgian King Philippe, 65, going to abdicate?
“I will continue to work for Belgium and I must give my daughter the time to enjoy her youth, to develop, to see the world. I support her 100% in this. And I will do everything I can to give her all the time she needs to do.”
I was also very moved when he talked about not having self-confidence when he was young.
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That is really a brilliant initiative. The King really seems to have instated a great communications team at the palace. How nobody else thought about this before! He seems a wonderful man indeed. It gave many lovely moments, but unfortunately for our members it is not subtitled in English.
There is a photo of Baudouin and Fabiola behind him. And another one of a group, perhaps his family or his parents with grandchildren. Quite surprising to see so many Flemish children but also some adults using the informal 'jij' instead of the formal 'u', while the Wallonians mostly stuck to 'vous'. In the Netherlands the formal form is slowly becoming less common, but I thought that in Flanders it was still used more often.
I loved his showing three of his paintings, and especially of course the one of Queen Mathilde reading a book. And he seems especially proud that one of the paintings was complimented by David Hockney.
They also asked what fact or year in history he attached great importance. He respons about his memories of 1989, the fall of the Berlin wall, and how he still regrets not having driven there that day to see the enthusiasm and hope of the people.
When asked if he had idols or heroes he refers to astronaut frank Borman, who he met a long time ago. And also to a chauffeur of his father. A man who tought him a lot, and who did a lot for him when he was a child.
As a favourite childhood memory, he refers to summer vacations with his Luxembourg cousins in the south of France, where nightime games were organised with flash lights etc, it always exited him a lot.
Even the two dogs were introduced, who listen to no-one, he joked. But his youngest daughter especially takes care of them.
There is a photo of Baudouin and Fabiola behind him. And another one of a group, perhaps his family or his parents with grandchildren. Quite surprising to see so many Flemish children but also some adults using the informal 'jij' instead of the formal 'u', while the Wallonians mostly stuck to 'vous'. In the Netherlands the formal form is slowly becoming less common, but I thought that in Flanders it was still used more often.
I loved his showing three of his paintings, and especially of course the one of Queen Mathilde reading a book. And he seems especially proud that one of the paintings was complimented by David Hockney.
They also asked what fact or year in history he attached great importance. He respons about his memories of 1989, the fall of the Berlin wall, and how he still regrets not having driven there that day to see the enthusiasm and hope of the people.
When asked if he had idols or heroes he refers to astronaut frank Borman, who he met a long time ago. And also to a chauffeur of his father. A man who tought him a lot, and who did a lot for him when he was a child.
As a favourite childhood memory, he refers to summer vacations with his Luxembourg cousins in the south of France, where nightime games were organised with flash lights etc, it always exited him a lot.
Even the two dogs were introduced, who listen to no-one, he joked. But his youngest daughter especially takes care of them.
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A wonderfull Video. The King comes over very good and likeable and not stiff at all. Loved it when he was playing the Music on his iPhone
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English speakers can select the "auto translate" function, et voilà!
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The video is wonderful!
It was interesting to see what kind questions came in mind of so many different people and it was interesting to hear the King's replies, but most importantly was the impression King Philippe has made.
And it was a great one - such a wonderful attitude: dignified, respectful, taking the questioners seriously, positively encouraging without being didactic, staying true to himself and his role instead of ingratiating himself. Charming and perfect - well done!
It was interesting to see what kind questions came in mind of so many different people and it was interesting to hear the King's replies, but most importantly was the impression King Philippe has made.
And it was a great one - such a wonderful attitude: dignified, respectful, taking the questioners seriously, positively encouraging without being didactic, staying true to himself and his role instead of ingratiating himself. Charming and perfect - well done!
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It was indeed a lovely idea and production - and they tried to be inclusive by including both a sign language speaker as well as a German speaker; next to the other questions in Flemish and French. The king still comes across as rather stiff but also as very friendly and willing to engage to a certain extent.
One of the answers that also stuck out to me was the one about the tasks of the king, when he explained that he doesn't like the word 'neutral' as he is not a 'neutral person' and has his own ideas but that he sees it has his duty to listen to other people who might have very different points of view.
And if you ever have the king over for dinner, don't serve Octopus as he prefers not to eat it since he watched the movie 'My Octopus teacher' but do put 'Dire Straits' on as background music...
One of the answers that also stuck out to me was the one about the tasks of the king, when he explained that he doesn't like the word 'neutral' as he is not a 'neutral person' and has his own ideas but that he sees it has his duty to listen to other people who might have very different points of view.
And if you ever have the king over for dinner, don't serve Octopus as he prefers not to eat it since he watched the movie 'My Octopus teacher' but do put 'Dire Straits' on as background music...
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It was possible to ask questions to the King. One was HM do you have a Regret , and He said one and for always . Not to have taken my car on 9 November 1989 and going to Berlin to see the the Berlin Wall fallen.
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Here's a little more on the Questions and Answers with the king!
What a wonderful and unexpected idea
King Philippe addresses abdication plans in rare interview
What a wonderful and unexpected idea
King Philippe addresses abdication plans in rare interview
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I did not know he was so close with his Cousins of Luxembourg.
Having his parents not at home Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte invited his Brother Children when they were in their South of Frace Residence.
Having his parents not at home Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte invited his Brother Children when they were in their South of Frace Residence.
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We have often seen his cousins Marie Astrid/Margaretha at events in Belgium so there is some form of family bond .
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Queen Fabiola really loved Princess Margaretha and sadly She lost her first Child in Belgium.
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They are super close. To the point that Guillaume and Sybilla's son Leopold lived in Laeken for a while.
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The Pazo de Brandeso in Arzúa is reportedly where the King ,Queen and children stay during the Easter holidays in Galicia, Spain.
There's a nearby chapel too where they attend Mass.
El refugio secreto de los reyes Felipe y Matilde de Bélgica en el camino de Santiago y la foto que lo demuestra
There's a nearby chapel too where they attend Mass.
El refugio secreto de los reyes Felipe y Matilde de Bélgica en el camino de Santiago y la foto que lo demuestra
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Their Majesties and their four children have attended the funeral of Christine Boël.
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How, if so, is Christine Boël related to Delphine's stepfather?
Apparently, she was known for her work in the Arts: In memoriam Madame Christine Boël
An article in French about the close relationship between the royal family and this couple. It seems on both sides (Schumann and Boël) there are long lasting bonds.
Apparently, she was known for her work in the Arts: In memoriam Madame Christine Boël
An article in French about the close relationship between the royal family and this couple. It seems on both sides (Schumann and Boël) there are long lasting bonds.
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For the third year in a row, on the eve of the national holiday, Het Laatste Nieuws, together with VTM NIEUWS and RTL, conducted a survey on public appreciation for the royal family. King Philippe has been on the throne for twelve years now, and the Belgians give him a score of 6.9. This means his rating has risen again – last year he received a 6.6 and the year before 5.9.
Queen Mathilde, scored 7, and their daughter, Crown Princess Elisabeth, scored 7.1. It's also striking that young people's appreciation for the royal family is rising. Last year, 65 percent of young people had a positive view of Elisabeth. This year, that figure is 76 percent.
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Queen Mathilde, scored 7, and their daughter, Crown Princess Elisabeth, scored 7.1. It's also striking that young people's appreciation for the royal family is rising. Last year, 65 percent of young people had a positive view of Elisabeth. This year, that figure is 76 percent.
Grote Peiling over monarchie: koning Filip scoort beter dan vorig jaar, maar Elisabeth is populairste
De Belgen geven koning Filip (65) een 6,9 op 10 op zijn rapport. Nooit eerder scoorde hij zo hoog in ‘De Grote Peiling - Koningshuis’ van HLN, VTM NIEUWS en RTL. Maar hij moet wel weer zijn dochter laten voorgaan. Kroonprinses Elisabeth (23) is het populairste lid van het koningshuis.
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It's a good survey of the Royal Family and the monarchy. The Royal Family seems to be popular, even among young people.
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New stamps of King Philippe were released:
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King Philippe and Prince Emmanuel were out on their bikes on the occasion of Car-Free Sunday in Brussels today, September 21:
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Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "De Koning en Prins Emmanuel verkennen Brussel op de fiets ter gelegenheid van autoloze zondag. 🚲 💚👋 Deze autovrije dag staat in het teken van zachte mobiliteit en is het ideale moment om elkaar te ontmoeten en onze
6,334 likes, 85 comments - belgianroyalpalace on September 21, 2025: "De Koning en Prins Emmanuel verkennen Brussel op de fiets ter gelegenheid van autoloze zondag. 🚲 💚👋 Deze autovrije dag staat in het teken van zachte mobiliteit en is het ideale moment om elkaar te ontmoeten en onze steden op...
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A very lovely set of photos of mother and daughter shared by the Palace today:
Queen Mathilde visited Princess Elisabeth in Boston last week:
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Queen Mathilde visited Princess Elisabeth in Boston last week:
Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "🤩 Petit détour par Boston avant la 80e session de l'Assemblée générale des Nations Unies à New York… La Reine a profité de son voyage à New York la semaine dernière pour retrouver la Princesse Elisabeth sur le camp
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A quick detour to Boston before the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York...The Queen took advantage of her trip to New York last week to meet Princess Elisabeth on the @harvard campus.
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The King received the officer cadets of the royal military academy who were sworn in on Tuesday. Among them, Prince Gabriel!
Baccalaureate: done.
Time for the Master's degree! 
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Baccalaureate: done.
Time for the Master's degree!
Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "Le Roi reçoit les officiers-élèves de la @royalmilitaryacademybelgium qui ont prêté serment mardi. Parmi eux, le Prince Gabriel ! 👀 Baccalauréat : check. ✅ Place au master ! 👏 ————— De Koning ontvangt de officier-l
218 likes, 2 comments - belgianroyalpalace on October 2, 2025: "Le Roi reçoit les officiers-élèves de la @royalmilitaryacademybelgium qui ont prêté serment mardi. Parmi eux, le Prince Gabriel ! 👀 Baccalauréat : check. ✅ Place au master ! 👏 ————— De Koning ontvangt de officier-leerlingen van de...
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King Philippe called the parents of a Belgian soldier to express his condolences.
Danfo Van Der Velden had died during an exercise in Lithuania.
Danfo Van Der Velden had died during an exercise in Lithuania.
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This year's Christmas card.
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Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "✨ Les cartes de vœux ont été envoyées ! Que pensez-vous de la photo de cette année ? 📸🎄 ————— ✨ De kerstkaarten zijn verstuurd! Wat vinden jullie van de foto van dit jaar? 📸🎄 📸 Vlad VDK"
105 likes, 5 comments - belgianroyalpalace on December 14, 2025: "✨ Les cartes de vœux ont été envoyées !
Que pensez-vous de la photo de cette année ? 📸🎄 ————— ✨ De kerstkaarten zijn verstuurd!
Wat vinden jullie van de foto van dit jaar? 📸🎄 📸 Vlad VDK".
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The photo on this year's Christmas card is wonderful. 
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