Filip was the first Belgian king to express his “deepest regret” for the suffering in Congo. Strong words, spoken by the only person in Belgium without an opinion. According to our royalty watcher Wim Dehandschutter, Filip shows that he still has a backbone. – The past three weeks, Leopold II has been smeared with graffiti … Read more
“It feels like a small victory,” said Tracy Bibo Tansia. The Belgian-Congolese sees how people have been fighting for recognition for years, and now it finally comes in the form of an expression of regret from the king. Belgians with Congolese roots call it a big step in the right direction, but also state clearly: … Read more
From CNN to The Guardian and Le Monde, King Filip’s regrets for the misdeeds in Congo go around the world. “The ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement is having an effect.” – Many major international media today report that King Philippe has expressed regrets to Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi for the misdeeds during the reign of Leopold … Read more
King Filip, Queen Mathilde and their four teenage children went on a trip to Limburg on Saturday. They made a bike ride in and around Bokrijk. A nice family outing. But also the ideal way to promote tourism in your own country, especially in this corona crisis. – The royal family made a trip of … Read more
After the family trip in Limburg on Saturday, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and their four children went on a tourist tour for the second day in a row. They explored the Ardennes on Sunday. And they had invited special guests: (grand) parents to King Albert and Queen Paola. – King Filip and his family went … Read more
Genk – King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and their four children visited Limburg yesterday. The monarchs stopped in Bokrijk and later moved on to camping Holsteenbron, on the Teut in Zonhoven. A drone filmed their passage by now widely known Cycling through the Water. – ALSO READ. After Bokrijk, the royal family continues to cycle to … Read more