Philippe & Mathilde on economic mission to India March 20-27, 2010

[stephanievl]

Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde will be on an economic mission to India from March 20 until March 27.

 

[Shikha Pal]

YEAH, they are visiting my country!!. Any idea which places will they be visiting? will they be visiting Hyderabad??

 

[stephanievl]

This are the cities the will visit
Saterday 20 March - Departure from Brussels at 10.10AM. Arrival in New Delhi at 22.30PM
Sunday 21 March - New Delhi
Monday 22 March - New Delhi
Tueseday 23 March - New Delhi – Pune
Wednesday 24 March - Pune – Mumbai
Thurseday 25 March - Mumbai
Friday 26 March - Mumbai or Bangalore
Saterday 27 March - Departure from Mumbai at 3.00 AM

 

[Al_bina]

I am looking forward to seeing Crown Princely couple in India. They do an amazing job visiting various countries with economic missions. Given the glorious past and modern developments within the country, India is a great place to visit.

 

[stephanievl]

Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe are welcomed at the airport of New Delhi, as they arrive for the economic mission, in New Delhi, India, Saturday 20 March 2010. The 7-day economic mission is amed at closing a lot of important deals for Belgian companies.

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[stephanievl]

Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium pictured during a visit at the Unesco World Heritage site of the Humayun's tomb, Sunday 21 March 2010, in India. Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde lead a 7-day economic mission amed at closing a lot of important deals for Belgian companies BELGA PHOTO

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[stephanievl]

More pictures from belga
BELGA GALLERY

 

[stephanievl]

Movie Clip (in Dutch)

 

[iceflower]

Lovely pics, thanks a lot, stephanievl!

Shortly before their departure Prince Philippe has given an interview
about their economic mission, this is the most interesting part as
it's most private :

You have visited India several times. What is your impression of the country?

India is a fabulous country which has managed unity in diversity and combines its very ancient wisdom with a forward looking spirit of entrepreneurship.

I spent much time reading books on Indian history, philosophy and literature, the famous author Rabindranath Tagore, Amartya Sen and others. I have also frequent contacts with Indian friends who keep me informed on the fascinating evolution of the country.

My wife, Princess Mathilde, shares this attraction for India. We spent our honeymoon in India and came back several times afterwards. Princess Mathilde will also take part in the mission with a very interesting and varied programme.

The complete interview can be found here:

** Business-standard: 'Indian growth miracle is attracting a lot of attention' **


And here's an article from hola.com with some pics:

** Felipe y Matilde de los belgas, dos enamorados en la tierra de Gandhi ** gallery **

 

[rominet09]

I think Mathilde is more beautiful than ever and how a beard suits Philippe !

 

[iceflower]

I think Mathilde is more beautiful than ever and how a beard suits Philippe !

By now I must say I also like it


Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium pay tribute at Rajghat,
the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, in New
Delhi on March 22, 2010.


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[indian_royal]

Lovely pics.They both look wonderful...I didn't know they spent their honeymoon here. Sounds very romantic . Hope we get to see mathilde in a traditional dress.

 

[iceflower]

That would indeed be very nice, indian_royal! Especially
as Mathilde likes and looks good in those strong colours..


Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium receive flowers
from Roos (4 years old) and Sam (2 years old), the daughters of
Belgian diplomat Jochen Anthierens, as the princess is welcomed
at the Belgian embassy, Sunday 21 March 2010, in New Delhi, India.

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Prince Philippe speaks with India's President Pratibha Patil during
their meeting at the presidential palace in New Delhi March 22,
2010.


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Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe meet members of the delegation
ahead of an official dinner, Monday 22 March 2010, in New, Delhi India.


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Princess Mathilde pictured during a visit at the IFRI International
Food Policy Research Institute, 22 March 2010, in New Delhi, India.


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** belga gallery day 3 **

 

[stephanievl]

Lovely pictures, I love the ones with the childern of the ambassador.

 

[stephanievl]

Movie Clip day 2

 

[rominet09]

The pix with the children are really lovely, thanks

 

[iceflower]

Wonderful pics from today:


Princess Mathilde of Belgium pictured during a visit at the Sulabh
Sanitation and Social Reform Movement, Tuesday 23 March 2010,
in New Delhi, India.


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Today, March 23, Mathilde and Philippe continued their journey
and travelled to Pune by plane, after their arrivial they attended
a business meeting.


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** belga gallery : INDIA ECONOMIC MISSION ROYALS DAY 4 **

** belga gallery : INDIA PUNE ECONOMIC MISSION ROYALS DAY 4 **

** IBL gallery 1 ** IBL gallery 2 ** IBL gallery 3 **

 

[stephanievl]

Movie Clip of today

 

[leanne]

Thank you for posting the link to the movie. Great to watch them each

 

[iceflower]

Princess Mathilde of Belgium pictured with kids (girls wearing princess
disguises) during a visit to a school project and during a visit at the
Gandhi National Memorial Society in the Agakhan Palace, 24 March
2010, in Pune, India.

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Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium pictured during a visit
to Bekaert, March 24, 2010, in Pune, India.


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** belga : INDIA PUNE ECONOMIC MISSION ROYALS DAY 5 **

 

[Al_bina]

Thanks for photos!
The economic mission to India appears to be successful. It is always a pleasure to see Crown Princess Mathilde interacting with children.

 

[iceflower]

Thanks for photos!
The economic mission to India appears to be successful. It is always a pleasure to see Crown Princess Mathilde to interact with children.

I totally agree with you. And the journey once more shows what
a great poster girl (in the meaning of flagship) Mathilde is for
Belgium..

In the meantime the journey continued, the third part in Mumbai
has started:

Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Prince Philippe are welcomed at
the airport of Mumbai, Wednesday 24 March 2010, in India.

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[leanne]

Het Nieuws Binnenland | vtm

 

[iceflower]

- Day 6 -

Princess Mathilde of Belgium during the celebration of the 'Day
of Hope' organized by the National Domestic Workers Movement
(NDWM) in Mumbai, India, 25 March 2010.
The non-governmental organization (NGO) NDWM celebrates 'Day
of Hope' with the children of domestic workers and child domestic
workers from Mumbai and Thane districts.


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Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attend a fashion
show in Mumbai on March 25, 2010


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** belga : INDIA ECONOMIC MISSION ROYALS DAY SIX **

 

[iceflower]

- Day 7 -

Prince Philippe of Belgium poses for photographs during the unveiling
of Orra Crown Star Belgium Diamond, in Mumbai, India, 26 March 2010.

Orra Crown Star Belgium is a 100 facet diamond worth 1 million dollars.

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** belga : INDIA ECONOMIC MISSION ROYALS DAY SEVEN **

 

[martha-louise]

There is a nice interview with the prince here:
De Standaard Online - 'Wie kritiek heeft, heeft niet met mij gewerkt'
He tells about his 50th birthday. He says he stays young because of his little children. He has to climb trees and run after footballs. Sunday mornings are his favorite time, he drinks coffee with his family and they laugh a lot.
He also answered questions about attacks of a politician in the press. The prince seemed not very moved by the attack.

The prince seems to have gained self-confidence. Also his 'stiffness' seems gone. I think is was a very good economic mission for the businessmen and for the prince.

 

[iceflower]

As a look back two nice galleries with several unseen pictures
of Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe in India:


** La princesse Mathilde de Belgique, tout en élégance pour épauler son mari... L'enjeu le vaut ! **

** La princesse Mathilde de Belgique, un atout de charme dans la balance ! **

 

[ricarda]

A 13min clip about Philippe and Mathilde in general and their trip to India in particular by German TV channel ZDF
ZDF Royal - ZDFmediathek - ZDF Mediathek

 

[heather66]

A 13min clip about Philippe and Mathilde in general and their trip to India in particular by German TV channel ZDF
ZDF Royal - ZDFmediathek - ZDF Mediathek

3Q very much! In China, it is hard to see something about the couple by video, because youtube is forbidden in China. I stil want to know who has the video of the wedding for Philippe and Mathilde. I extremely want to see it!

 

[heather66]

Can anyone translate what the video said into English? I don't understand at all. Thanks in advance.O(∩_∩)O~