The Belgian Royal Family Christmas Concert

On December 16, 2020, the Belgian Royal Family hosted a Christmas concert at the Royal Palace in Brussels. Prince Emmanuel plays Adeste Fideles on the saxaphone at the 19:18 minute mark and Princess Eléonore plays the violin in a quartet featuring a medley of Christmas carols at the 39:49 minute mark.

Belgian Royals Engage in Water Play at Zoo

Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde took their brood of four, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eléonore on a trip to Zoo Antwerpen this week. Dressed in pink and white, eleven-week-old Princess Eléonore calmly surveyed her surroundings whilst her older siblings reveled in the fresh air and squirted water from huge amphibians with their father at one of the fountains.Photos: REUTERS

Laeken Photocall for Belgian Royals

Adorable Princess Eléonore, granddaughter of King Albert II and Queen Paola, made another appearance yesterday for a photo session in the grounds of the Castle of Laeken with her three siblings, parents, cousins and grandparents. The newest addition was christened at the Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet last week.Photos: REUTERS, Associated Press/Virginia Mayo

Christening of Princess Eléonore

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

Queen Fabiola Gathers Belgian Royals for Her 80th Birthday

The Belgian Royal Family gathered at the Castle of Laeken Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Queen Fabiola’s eightieth birthday. She had her party a week early; the queen does not turn eighty until June 11th. Princess Mathilde was in attendance along with seven-week-old Princess Eléonore, who also carries the name Fabiola amongst her five names. Doña Fabiola Fernanda Maria de las Victorias Antonia Adelaïda de Mora y Aragón was born on June 11, 1928 in Madrid. She married King Baudouin on December 15, 1960. She was thirty-two years old. King Baudouin passed away July 31, 1993. They were married thirty-two years.

Trained as a nurse, the queen has focused on issues such as dyslexia and mental health. She has also devoted time to initiatives that help the disadvantage in the Belgian population and Third World countries. Amongst her talents, the queen speaks fluent Spanish, French, Dutch, English, German and Italian.Photos: REUTERS

Princess Eléonore Leaves Hospital

Princess Eléonore departed from the hospital this afternoon with her parents, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde. She was born on April 16th. Before her appearance, Prince Philippe went to Anderlecht’s city hall to sign her birth certificate and before leaving the hospital, he and Mathilde fielded some questions from the media whilst Eléonore rested in her mother’s arms.
Photos: REUTERS

Prince Philippe Will Declare Eléonore’s Birth on Monday

On April 21st, Prince Philippe will go to city hall in Anderlecht to declare Eléonore’s birth. Later that afternoon, Princess Mathilde, accompanied by Prince Philippe, will depart Erasme hospital with Princess Eléonore. The little princess has already met her older siblings and slept her way through her first photo session.

Photos: REUTERS, Associated Press and the Belgian Monarchy