The original deed of sale, which was signed by Napoleon Bonaparte, who wanted to avoid the subdivision of the current domain, was auctioned in mid-October for 6,250 euros. The departure price was 3,000 euros.
Sony Pictures Belgium wanted to obtain the deed for the promotion of the biopic about Napoleon. The film distributor wants to ‘symbolically’ hand over the deed to the current resident of the Laeken Domain, King Philippe, and return it to the royal archives. However, a source at the Palace says that the document will not be handed over to the king. The representative of Sony Pictures Belgium was requested to contact the General State Archives.
“Napoleon had enormous influence in Belgium. This act helped show us the impact he had on our country. We wanted the document to remain the property of the Belgians, the king,” says Schmit.
The deed of sale will be shown at the preview of the film in Braine-l’Alleud on October 18. Then it goes to the museum about the Battle of Waterloo in Braine-l’Alleud. It is still unclear when it will end up in the National Archives.
2023-11-18 22:12:05
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