Introducing Baby Princess Eléonore

The Crown Princely Couple of Belgium welcome their fourth child and second daughter, Eléonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie on April 16th, 2008.

Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde are also proud parents to:

• Princess Elisabeth, born October 25, 2001
• Prince Gabriel, born August 20, 2003
• Prince Emmanuel, born October 4, 2005

Season Greetings 2007

More cuteness....

Announcement of the Belgian Court

On Emmanuel´s second birthday Elisabeth, Gabriel, together with the birthday child and their parents Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe, are very happy to announce that they will welcome a sister or brother in Spring 2008.

The King and the Queen, the entire royal family and the family of Princess Mathilde are sharing in their great joy.

Dutch state visit to Belgium

State Visit

Christening of Prince Emmanuel

Crown Prince Philippe is sharing some tender moments with his new baby son. Emmanuel Léopold Guillaume François Marie was born on October 4, 2005.

Introducing Baby Prince Emmanuel

Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium welcome their third child and second son, Prince Emmanuel Leopold Guillaume François Marie on October 4, 2005.

Christening of Prince Gabriel

Prince Gabriel Baudouin Charles Marie was born on August 20, 2003.

Introducing Baby Prince Gabriel

Prince Gabriel Baudouin Charles Marie joins big sister Princess Elisabeth on August 20, 2003. Proud parents are Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium.

Introducing Baby Princess Elisabeth

The Crown couple of
Belgium, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde welcome their first child, a daughter, Princess Élisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène on October 25, 2001.

The couple got married in December 1999.

Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium & Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz

Brussels, December 4th 1999: Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz (born on January 20, 1973) and HRH Prince Philippe The Duke of Brabant (born April 15, 1960) met in 1996 during a game of tennis. Mathilde was studiying at L'Universite Catholique de Louvin at the time.


The engagement was announced on September 13th 1999

The wedding ceremony was held at Saint Michiels Cathedral in Brussels

Mathilde and Philippe have three children:

• Princess Elisabeth (October 25, 2001)
• Prince Gabriel (August 20, 2003)
• Prince Emmanuel (October 4, 2005)

ENGAGEMENT of Crown Prince Philppe of Belgium to Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz