Royalty
Belgian Prince Laurent Legally Recognises Son Clément
Prince Laurent of Belgium has legally recognised Clément Vandenkerckhove as his son, making him a Prince of Belgium and a full heir.
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Princess Delphine's Children: Law Career and Uganda Gap Year
Princess Delphine of Belgium reveals her children's futures: Josephine's human rights law dream and Oscar's Uganda volunteer gap year.
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Royalty
Princess Eléonore of Belgium to Study in the Netherlands
Belgium's Princess Eléonore, 18, will study Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Utrecht starting September 2026, the Royal Palace announced.
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Royalty
'Shadow Queen' Fostier Steps Down as Mathilde's Aide
Machteld Fostier, Queen Mathilde's trusted chief of staff for 25 years, steps down. Diplomat Marleen Steenbrugghe named as successor.
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Royalty
Princess Eléonore of Belgium to Study in the Netherlands
Princess Eléonore, youngest daughter of King Filip and Queen Mathilde, will study Liberal Arts at University College Utrecht from September 2026.
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PoliticsRoyalty
King Philippe Calls for Unity in National Day Speech
King Philippe's National Day speech condemned global conflicts and urged unity, addressing budget challenges and the June heatwave.
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RoyaltyEntertainment
Stromae Meets King Filip at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
Belgian music icon Stromae met King Filip at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit during the Belgian Grand Prix, blending royalty and pop culture at the F1 track.
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RoyaltyCulture
Red Sebastian Designer Dresses Princess Delphine July 21
Bert De Coninck, the designer behind Red Sebastian's Eurovision outfits, will dress Princess Delphine for Belgium's National Day celebrations on 21 July.
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International RelationsRoyalty
Emperor Naruhito Arrives in Belgium for Historic State Visit
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive in Belgium for a six-day visit marking 160 years of diplomatic ties, with a state visit to King Philippe.
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Royalty
Prince Lorenz of Belgium Recovering from Cancer
Prince Lorenz, 70, husband of Princess Astrid, is recovering from cancer. The Belgian royal family shares a positive health update after his treatment.
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RoyaltySocial Affairs
King Philippe Visits Overcrowded Antwerp Prison
King Philippe of Belgium visited Antwerp prison to meet inmates and hear about overcrowding conditions firsthand, highlighting a national crisis.
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RoyaltySports
Prince Gabriel Completes 100km Trail Run in 18h 49min
Belgian Prince Gabriel, 22, completed the 101.7km Trail Godefroy in Bouillon in 18 hours and 49 minutes, showcasing remarkable endurance.
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RoyaltyEducation
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium Graduates from Harvard
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium graduates from Harvard Kennedy School with a Master's in Public Policy, marking a milestone for the future queen.
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Royalty
Queen Mathilde Congratulates Elisabeth on Harvard Degree
Queen Mathilde congratulates Princess Elisabeth on her Harvard Master of Public Policy. The crown princess celebrates with family after two years.
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BelgiumRoyalty
Princess Elisabeth Graduates Harvard as Parents Watch On
Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth graduates from Harvard Kennedy School with a Master in Public Policy as King Filip and Queen Mathilde attend.
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HistoryRoyalty
Secret Succession Pact: Baudouin and Albert II Revealed
Newly revealed secret agreement between King Baudouin and Albert II outlined succession plans if Baudouin died before Prince Philippe married.
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