On June 14th, Princess Eléonore, nine and a half week old daughter of Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe, was christened in the chapel at the Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet. Cardinal Godfried Danneels presided over the service. Her godparents are Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, her aunt Princess Claire and Count Sébastien von Westphalen zu Fürstenberg.
Photos: REUTERS, Associated Press/Olivier Poulet
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Christening of Princess Eléonore
Written by Ana Maria Ruhl
Labels: Castle of Ciergnon, chapel, christening, Count Sébastien von Westphalen zu Fürstenberg, Crown Princess Victoria, Houyet, Prince Philippe, Princess Eléonore, Princess Mathilde
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
A Daughter Is Born to Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe
This morning, Belgium's Princess Mathilde gave birth to a daughter at 4:50 am (local time) at the Erasme à Anderlecht. The names bestowed upon the little princess are Eléonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie. She weighed 3,210 kg (7.07lbs) and her length 50 cm (19.69in). Her godparents are Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Claire of Belgium and Count Sébastien von Westphalen zu Fürstenberg.
Photo: REUTERS
Written by Ana Maria Ruhl
Labels: Belgium, birth, Count Sébastien von Westphalen zu Fürstenberg, Crown Princess Victoria, Eléonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie, Prince Philippe, Princess Claire, Princess Mathilde