Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde: Current Events Part 11

[pdas1201]

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[selminha]

Any new pics?

 

[purple_platinum]

Any new pics?

nothing so far.
however, we will see them on an Economic Mission to South Africa on March 11.
here is the thread : http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f46/philippe-mathilde-south-africa-march-2006-a-8673.html

 

[selminha]

thank you, Purle Platinum.

 

[Lila Rose]

Todat I saw in the magazine " Story" photos of Filip , Mathilde skiing with Elisabeth and Gabriel , they were so cute !

I'm sorry I can't scan the pictures , but maybe someone else has them ?

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Today I found pictures of the family skiing... For the second year Elisabeth had skiing lessons. The family went to Verbier in Switzerland, their usual skiing holiday resort.

Emmanuel was of course too small to be on the slopes.

These are from Point de Vue: Philippe & Mathilde with Elisabeth, and Philippe taking pictures of Elisabeth's skiing lessons.

 

[Emily]

Yeah, Catherine! I have been waiting to see these. Philippe looks like such a proud papa with his videotaping everything! Who is it that Mathilde is holding? Is that Elisabeth? And then is Gabriel using the tow rope? Thanks so much for posting these!

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

These are the photos from Story

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Yeah, Catherine! I have been waiting to see these. Philippe looks like such a proud papa with his videotaping everything! Who is it that Mathilde is holding? Is that Elisabeth? And then is Gabriel using the tow rope? Thanks so much for posting these!

Mathilde's holding Elisabeth and the very last photo (from Story) that's Mathilde with Gabriel. I don't know who the other boy is. Philippe & Mathilde often go on holiday with other couples who have children, so maby it's the son of friends, or a friend of Elisabeth from the skiclass?

 

[Emily]

Oh my gosh -- these are just great! I have been missing seeing this delightful family. Again, thanks Catherine!

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

I also read in Story that Philippe & Mathilde will preside an economic mission to Moscow this summer.

 

[Emily]

Catherine -- do you know much about the Belgian family and skiing? Are Philippe, Mathilde, Astrid, Lorenz, etc. all avid skiers?

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

I know that Philippe is an excellent skiier. He went skiing every year since he was 3 or so. Also in his training to become a pilote, the students had to ski (something to do with balance apparently).

Mathilde has always been quite sportive, so I guess she already knew how to ski before she became married.

For the rest I know king Baudouin was a great skier, like his grandfather king Albert I and his grandmother queen Elisabeth. I also saw photos of that couple ice scating together.

King Leopold III and his wife queen Astrid were also very fond of the sport.

I've never seen photos of Laurent or Astrid & Lorenz skiing (but they're a very private couple, and the media leaves them in peace).

 

[johann]

Thanks so much for scanning these pictures! Seems as if they had a lot of fun in the snow.

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Your welcome Johan! Here's one more (story)

 

[Mette2]

Aaaaawwwww - what sweet and beautiful pictures. Thank you very much for posting these wonderful pictures Cathérine. The children look absolutely adorable with their little sunglasses on.
Also thank you for the information regarding the economic mission. It's great to have something to look forward to.

 

[purple_platinum]

thank you, catherine...
these are just great...
most young royals are very keen on teaching their children how to ski...

 

[selminha]

The pictures are so beautiful! Thank you very much, Cathérine.

 

[pollyemma]

are they not going to give an official photosession?

 

[Royal Fan]

I Was hoping they would

 

[martha-louise]

I Was hoping they would

In 'Royalty' they showed some shots of the Maxima and Alexander who gave a photosession. After that the programmakers gave a huge hint, knowing that the royal family watches the program. They explaint the advantages and the disadvantages of a general photoshoot in stead of paparazzi. Of course there were more advantages So let hope the advisors of the prince watched carefully and made nota for the next holiday ...

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

I don't think they're going to change their habits because of what a tv program thinks...

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

more photos from Philippe and Mathilde's visit to Lanaken (cdenv.be, secion lanaken)

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

More .......

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

some more:

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

I love these photos where Mathilde is greeting the people who are waiting, she seems to care genuinly for every single one...

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

a few more...

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

they have the proof in Lanaken...Philippe & Mathilde were there!

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

more beautiful pictures of the visit to Lanaken can be seen here:

http://www.phoice.com/GenericPages/GenViewCollection.asp?CollectionID=5BFDA5CAC5994E5BB9F6175C092E40F7

site and photos of Ronny Engelen

 

[purple_platinum]

Today, tuesday, 21st March 2006, Princess Mathilde visit KIDS, the royal institute for deaf and dumb children in Hasselt, Belgium

pictures from Belgapic (by Yorick Jansens)