– Rafike Yilmaz (r.) Was the palace’s spokesman. — © rr – Spokesman Rafike Yilmaz leaves Royal Palace King Philippe’s Dutch-speaking spokesman leaves the royal palace. Rafike Yilmaz (39) was there from the accession to the throne in 2013 and helped polish the image of the once criticized Filip. She introduced him to Tomorrowland, made … Read more
The corona crisis has also turned life upside down in the castle of Laken. Children who have to follow distance education, while also doing as much homework as possible, “it demands a lot from parents”, says Queen Mathilde (47) in a rare interview. But she knows she can’t complain. Her fund draws attention to young … Read more
King Filip commemorated Armistice Day at 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the Congress Column in Brussels. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo attended the commemoration at the Menin Gate in Ypres, for the first time without an audience. – On November 11, 1918 at 11 a.m. World War I came to an end, 102 years … Read more
That compliance with the measures during this second corona wave was going to be a long-term task, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said in the House on Thursday. During his visit to the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw hospital in Aalst on Wednesday morning, he repeated this and added that the corona measures in our country will have to … Read more
The princess at the unveiling of a work of art of hers in Sint-Niklaas. Foto: Photo News – Delphine van Saxe-Coburg has made some strong statements in an Australian current affairs magazine after the recent developments in the Belgian Royal Family. “Albert exploded: ‘Never call me again, you are not my daughter!” She testified. – … Read more
Sint-Niklaas – The newest princess in our country, Delphine of Saxe-Coburg, was in Sint-Niklaas on Saturday to inaugurate one of her works of art. It was the first time she had been spotted in public after it was announced earlier this week that she and King Philippe met each other. The two are said to … Read more
King Albert says he is ‘delighted’ that his daughter Princess Delphine has been received by his son, King Philip. “My wife and I are delighted at the King’s initiative, the beginning of better times for all of us and especially for Delphine.” – The Palace announced on Thursday that King Philip had a meeting with … Read more
King Filip and Princess Delphine met for the first time last Friday. The Royal Palace reports this. – “On Friday, October 9, we met for the first time in the Castle of Laken. It was a warm meeting. This extensive and special conversation gave us the opportunity to get to know each other. We’ve talked … Read more
A photo for the royal history books: King Filip (60) has invited his half-sister Delphine (52) to his home for an introduction. It was an at times emotional conversation about the painful past. But they also looked ahead: they agreed to keep in touch and see each other more often in the future. – Filip … Read more
Roeselare – Star restaurant Boury from Roeselare received a royal visit on Thursday evening. King Filip and Queen Mathilde came to attend a gala evening of the West Flanders Support Council for the King Baudouin Foundation. – – Every two years, the West Flanders Support Council organizes a gala evening for the King Baudouin Foundation … Read more