Royal Family of Belgium, Current Events 10: Jan 2025-

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Welcome to the Royal Family of Belgium's Current Events Thread, Part 10

Commencing January 1st, 2025

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[Adda]

Prince Laurent, Princess Claire, Princess Louise, Prince Nicolas, Prince Aymeric and Princess Léa attended the Queen Paola Foundation Annual Gala Concert on January 17

Le Prince Laurent, la Princesse Claire, la Princesse Louise, le Prince Nicolas, le Prince Aymeric et la Princesse Léa assistent au Concert de Gala annuel de la Fondation Reine Paola | La Monarchie belge

The Belgian Monarchy website

www.monarchie.be

 

[Linda_26]

Prince Laurent, Princess Claire, Princess Louise, Prince Nicolas, Prince Aymeric and Princess Léa attended the Queen Paola Foundation Annual Gala Concert on January 17

Le Prince Laurent, la Princesse Claire, la Princesse Louise, le Prince Nicolas, le Prince Aymeric et la Princesse Léa assistent au Concert de Gala annuel de la Fondation Reine Paola | La Monarchie belge

The Belgian Monarchy website

www.monarchie.be

Very nice to see Prince Laurent and his family at the concert. Hopefully the Queen Paola Foundation will share more pictures!
It seems that Queen Paola and King Albert sent a video-message, according to Paris Match journalist Emmanuelle Jowa (pic 5 of her Instagram post)

 

[Adda]

Very nice to see Prince Laurent and his family at the concert. Hopefully the Queen Paola Foundation will share more pictures!
It seems that Queen Paola and King Albert sent a video-message, according to Paris Match journalist Emmanuelle Jowa (pic 5 of her Instagram post)

Yes, I can't believe the foundation hasn't uploaded anything related to the event. It think it also deserved to be featured on the monarchy's social, but I'm not surprised it wasn't.

I seems the twins went onstage to give an award. That's great! I think they will be seriously involved with the foundation in the years to come

 

[Stefan]

A Video Message by King Albert and Queen Paola was shared.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1881423711397609928

I was frightened how frail Queen Paola looks

 

[LibrarianDaisy]

A Video Message by King Albert and Queen Paola was shared.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1881423711397609928

I was frightened how frail Queen Paola looks

I was going to say the same thing

 

[Linda_26]

A Video Message by King Albert and Queen Paola was shared.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1881423711397609928

I was frightened how frail Queen Paola looks

She does look frail indeed. The fall she had in November certainly didn't help. A pity they couldn't attend the concert in person, but that's clearly understandable, and they were well represented.
I've found a clearer pic of Laurent and his family attending the concert:

https://blogger.googleusercontent.c.../princess-claire-velvet-burgundy-jacket-2.jpg

 

[Adda]

At long last, some photos from the Gala. Nice to finally see Princess Léa.

Queen Paola Foundation on Instagram: "Wonderful night in @leplazabrussels with a beautiful show of @choralesequinox @julienlibeer.piano @zenopopescu @ana.c.stefanescu Thanks to all our partners @minaledesignstrategy @studio.ruelle @interparkingbe @b

21 likes, 0 comments - queenpaolafoundation on January 21, 2025: "Wonderful night in @leplazabrussels with a beautiful show of @choralesequinox @julienlibeer.piano @zenopopescu @ana.c.stefanescu Thanks to all our partners @minaledesignstrategy @studio.ruelle @interparkingbe @brafaartfair...

www.instagram.com

 

[iceflower]

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz attended the New Year's reception for the main authorities of the country today, February 4:


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Le Roi met la pression sur les négociateurs bruxellois : « La capitale ne doit pas devenir symbole de blocage »

Lors de ses vœux aux autorités du pays, le roi Philippe se réjouit de la formation du gouvernement fédéral, et regrette la lenteur à Bruxelles. Au fédéral comme à Bruxelles, il appelle au compromis.

www.lesoir.be

The King's speech:

Discours de Sa Majesté le Roi aux Autorités du pays | La Monarchie belge

The Belgian Monarchy website

www.monarchie.be

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886818709362065439

 

[Adda]

The King made several announcements, besides the SV to Vietnam, they will also make a State Visit to Chile.

Queen Mathilde will visit Costa Rica in just a couple of days, now we know she will also visit Armenia and, last but not least, Princess Astrid will lead not only an economic mission to India, but also one to the United States.

 

[iceflower]

King Philippe and Princess Eléonore attended a concert of Andras Schiff in Brussels yesterday, February 12:

Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "De Koning en Prinses Eléonore genoten gisteravond van het enorme talent van pianist @sirandrasschiff in @flageystudios. Na het concert konden ze hem ook even ontmoeten.🎶 ————— Le Roi et la Princesse Eléonore ont pu

309 likes, 7 comments - belgianroyalpalace on February 13, 2025: "De Koning en Prinses Eléonore genoten gisteravond van het enorme talent van pianist @sirandrasschiff in @flageystudios. Na het concert konden ze hem ook even ontmoeten.🎶 ————— Le Roi et la Princesse Eléonore ont pu apprécier...

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1889960481206726762

 

[Linda_26]

The annual Mass for the deceased members of the royal family will take place on 18th February this year:
Mis voor de overleden leden van de Koninklijke Familie | De Belgische Monarchie

The King and the Queen, King Albert II and Queen Paola, Prince Laurent and Princess Claire, Princess Delphine and Jim O'Hare, Princess Esmeralda and Princess Léa are scheduled to attend.

 

[Adda]

Nice to see Esme and Lea, but especially Albert and Paola!!!!
No Astrid and Lorenz?

I will not say what I think about a certain grifter attending. Oh, snap...

 

[Linda_26]

Nice to see Esme and Lea, but especially Albert and Paola!!!!
No Astrid and Lorenz?

Indeed!
Astrid and Lorenz aren't listed, if I'm not mistaken they didn't attend the Mass these past couple of years, either.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Indeed!
Astrid and Lorenz aren't listed, if I'm not mistaken they didn't attend the Mass these past couple of years, either.

Perhaps Astrid is off on an Economic Trip or another engagement?

 

[Linda_26]

Perhaps Astrid is off on an Economic Trip or another engagement?

Astrid's economic mission to India begins on 1st March

 

[Adda]

Perhaps Astrid is off on an Economic Trip or another engagement?

The economic mission is from March 1-8

 

[Kinan]

The annual Mass for the deceased members of the royal family will take place on 18th February this year:
Mis voor de overleden leden van de Koninklijke Familie | De Belgische Monarchie

The King and the Queen, King Albert II and Queen Paola, Prince Laurent and Princess Claire, Princess Delphine and Jim O'Hare, Princess Esmeralda and Princess Léa are scheduled to attend.

Why no Eleonore? Is she need to be at least 18 years old to attend the mass?

 

[Adda]

Why no Eleonore? Is she need to be at least 18 years old to attend the mass?

She'll be at school at the same time the mass takes place.

 

[maria-olivia]

First time we will see Queen Paola after she broke her feet.
She did not attend the King's Feast.

 

[Linda_26]

Prince Gabriel, Prince Laurent and Prince Aymeric attended a conference by French General François Lecointre, a few days ago in Brussels:

Trois princes de Belgique à la conférence du général François Lecointre – Noblesse & Royautés

 

[Adda]

Prince Gabriel, Prince Laurent and Prince Aymeric attended a conference by French General François Lecointre, a few days ago in Brussels:

Trois princes de Belgique à la conférence du général François Lecointre – Noblesse & Royautés

It was this conference on February 10 about "Soldier Values".

Here you can see many more pictures of the 3 Princes:

https://www.facebook.com/100067910990472/posts/953142796959411

What a great Royal Family with exemplary young people. I'm so proud.

 

[Adda]

Arrival to the remembrance mass in honour of deceased family members:

Philippe and Mathilde

https://twitter.com/x/status/1891791437357785577

Albert and Paola

https://twitter.com/x/status/1891791596766503253

Laurent and Claire

https://twitter.com/x/status/1891791781299208381

Delphine -not dressed in bright colours for once- and Jim.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1891793576587129341

https://twitter.com/x/status/1891795442481987720

Also present: Prince Guillaume and Princess Sibylla of Luxembourg with their son Leopold.

Beautiful photo of a radiant Queen Paola.

 

[iceflower]

Here are some galleries of today's mass:


** gettyimages gallery ** rex gallery ** anp gallery **

LA FAMILIA REAL DE BÉLGICA ASISTE A LA CEREMONIA ANUAL EN MEMORIA DE LOS MIEMBROS FALLECIDOS DE LA FAMILIA REAL EN BRUSELAS - Todos - ..:GTRESONLINE:..

LA FAMILIA REAL DE BÉLGICA ASISTE A LA CEREMONIA ANUAL EN MEMORIA DE LOS MIEMBROS FALLECIDOS DE LA FAMILIA REAL EN BRUSELAS - Todos - ..:GTRESONLINE:..

images.gtresnews.com

Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "De Koning, de Koningin, Koning Albert II, Koningin Paola, Prins Laurent, Prinses Claire, Prinses Delphine, dhr. James O’Hare, Prinses Esmeralda en Prinses Lea komen vandaag samen in de Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in Lake

533 likes, 2 comments - belgianroyalpalace on February 18, 2025: "De Koning, de Koningin, Koning Albert II, Koningin Paola, Prins Laurent, Prinses Claire, Prinses Delphine, dhr. James O’Hare, Prinses Esmeralda en Prinses Lea komen vandaag samen in de Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in Laken om de...

www.instagram.com

Albert et Paola en famille pour assister à la messe des défunts (photos)

Le roi Albert et la reine Paola ont quitté le sud de la France pour remonter en Belgique. Ils assistent à la messe des défunts avec le reste de la famille royale.

soirmag.lesoir.be

https://twitter.com/x/status/1891861265837891809

 

[Stefan]

A bit surprised that Albert and Paola still have to walk up all these stairs. Is there no side entrance they could use

 

[An Ard Ri]

It was really lovely to see Prince Guillaume , Princess Sibylla of Luxembourg and their son at the Mass.

Photos from the Mass
PPE Agency

 

[Linda_26]

A bit surprised that Albert and Paola still have to walk up all these stairs. Is there no side entrance they could use

There is a side entrance, but according to this video by RTL they decided to use the main entrance, like the rest of the family.

It was really lovely to see Prince Guillaume , Princess Sibylla of Luxembourg and their son at the Mass.

Indeed. It should be Prince Leopold who was with them. A few years ago, he studied in Brussels and lived in Laeken with the royal family, iirc.

 

[maria-olivia]

I wanted to tell about our situation in Belgium concerning the opinion of Young People about our Royals. No interest at all but what a surprise for every Belgian to see Prince Philippe being un unexpected Good King. When he entered the Church to day a sincere Vive le Roi;
Since years and years I am member of a Royal Association , I was very active in the Past . Now I am still invited for the 21 July the Mass , a lunch and a seated place at the Defilé , the 11 November and the Mass on 15 November (King's Feast.) I don't attend anymore and ask my Sons or their friends to go . Oh no, what will we do there , why such a lot of Royalty in my computer??? and all your files and books. ???
At out last Cocktail I said to the President , alas in less then 10 years you will have nearly no members anymore (In the Past we were 500 members.)

Full Admiration for King Albert II and Queen Paola to enter at the front of the Church Notre Dame de Laeken by respect for the deseased Members of the Royal Family . A lot of spanish family members of Queen Fabiola were there too.

 

[Linda_26]

More pictures of the 2025 Gala concert of the Queen Paola Foundation, which took place on January 17, (see posts #2 and following of this thread) from a nice Point de Vue report, published yesterday:

Le gala 2025 de la Fondation Reine Paola

Among others, the Prince and Princess of Ligne and former PM Sophie Wilmès (now Vice-President of the European Parliament) were present. Some nice pictures of Laurent and Claire's children as well

 

[Adda]

What a sweet photo of the twins hugging each other. Claire and Laurent have built a very loving family.