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Belgium’s royal year sees jubilee celebrations and a look to the future

Posted by Martha on December 29, 2023, 12:53 pm

https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/belgium/belgiums-royal-year-sees-jubilee-celebrations-and-a-look-to-the-future-196200/

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Re: Belgium’s royal year sees jubilee celebrations and a look to the future

Posted by karenl on December 30, 2023, 1:30 am, in reply to "Belgium’s royal year sees jubilee celebrations and a look to the future"

I really like this family, always have, from the moment Philippe and Mathilde married. They're not "flashy" so the outside media tends to overlook their work. The family quietly carries on their duties to their country without the big media fanfare.

Re: Belgium’s royal year sees jubilee celebrations and a look to the future

Posted by Martha on December 30, 2023, 12:24 pm, in reply to "Re: Belgium’s royal year sees jubilee celebrations and a look to the future"

Mathilde was the best thing to happen to Philippe. He was very testy and scowling in general, and she brought out his more personable and social side.

I think a lesson was learned by Albert's affair and the family now having to incorporate the ever more-demanding Delphine into events. The young heirs strike me as very aware that they have to weigh the possible outcomes of their actions and impulses. So far, no scandals or difficulties. There has been some political resistance against having a monarchy, but that has not gathered steam.

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Re: Belgium’s royal year sees jubilee celebrations and a look to the future

Posted by Hollie24 on December 30, 2023, 1:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Belgium’s royal year sees jubilee celebrations and a look to the future"

Mathilde is a gift to Belgium. She transformed Philippe, as you point out, and she's raised a beautiful, intelligent, successful family. She brings warmth and humor to everything she does.

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