100 bday of queen astrid of belgium

[purple_platinum]

It's really nice to see GD Jean of Luxembourg and Princess Martha Louise & Ari Behn on royal family gathering...
Jean looked so fit and healthy...

 

[pollyemma]

that color red looks wonderful on Mathilde. its very regal.

 

[purple_platinum]

lots more from seegerpress of the inauguration at belvue museum :

 

[purple_platinum]

second batch from seegerpress :

 

[purple_platinum]

third batch from seegerpress :

 

[purple_platinum]

last batch from seegerpress :

 

[pollyemma]

absolutely wonderful! thank you so much for posting them, purple platinum!

 

[purple_platinum]

thanks, pollyemma!
i just love seeing members of different royal families get together...

here is 1 picture that is just "too sweet"... they are so in love...

 

[purple_platinum]

lots photos at :

http://www.royalpress.nl/20051117.html

 

[Larzen]

A selction from UK Press mostly of Märtha, she and Ari looks unusually somber in many of the pics but atleast I found some in which she is smiling, and one nice one with Mathilde (Märtha Louise made a quick curtesy to MAthilde)

I like Mathildes outfit the best but it looks like she borrowed the shoes from Santals elf

 

[sara1981]

thanks, pollyemma!
i just love seeing members of different royal families get together...

here is 1 picture that is just "too sweet"... they are so in love...

yeah that totally sweet pictures and hold hands more friendly couples but both will be good monarchy future.

 

[Jose]

I am see group photo Countess Ruth of Rosenborg. She is now widow to Count Flemming of Rosenborg. Count Flemming was son to Princess Margaretha of Rosenborg. Princess Margaretha married Prince Axel of Denmark. Princess Margaretha was sister to Queen Astrid. Princess Margaretha was born 1899-1977 of Sweden. Princess Margaretha was cousin to king Gustaf Adolf born 1881-1973 married Queen Louise born 1889-1965.Queen Astrid and Princess Märtha,Princess Margaretha,Prince Carl was cousins to King Gustaf Adolf 1881-1973 of Sweden.Prince Carl born 1861-1951 was brother to King Gustav Adolf born 1858-1950 of Sweden. Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg have four children wasrincess Margaretha born 1899-1977of Denmark/Sweden,Princess Märtha 1901-1954 of Norway,Queen Astrid born 1905-1935 of Belgium.Princess Margaretha and Prince Axel born 1888-1964,they have two sons.They is death now children to Princess Margaretha. Countess Ruth of Rosenborg and Prince Carls wife Kristine Bernadotte,born Rivelsrud is living now.King Harald,Princess Astrid,Princess Ragnhild is children to Princess Märtha and King Olav of Norway. Grand duchess Josephine-Charlotte born 1927-2005,King Baudouin 1930-1993,King Albert born 1934 children to Queen Astrid and King Leopold.Count Georg born 1920-1986,Count Flemming born 1922-2002 was children to Princess Margaretha and Prince Axel.Prince Georg of Denmark married Lady/Princess Anne Bowes-Lyon born 1917-1980.Princess Anne was brothersdaughter to Queen Mother of England born 1900-2002.

Countess Ruth of Rosenborg and Countess Kristine Bernadotte,Princess Madeleine Bernadotte is daughter to Prince Carl 1911-2003.Princess Ragnild and Princess Astrid,Princess Ragnhilds husband Erling.They is visit to Queen Astrids 100th birthday 17 nov on Belgiums royal family luncheon.

 

[Layla1971]

A selction from UK Press mostly of Märtha, she and Ari looks unusually somber in many of the pics but atleast I found some in which she is smiling, and one nice one with Mathilde

I like Mathildes outfit the best but it looks like she borrowed the shoes from Santals elf

Those shoes do look like an elf's shoes! Her stylist must have had the day off!

And, the picture of Phillipe and Mathilde holding hands is so beautiful, thank you so much for posting it purple platinum!

 

[fanletizia]

Belgian King Albert II, at right with green hat, at his left, Sweden's King Carl Gustaf, and Queen Silvia, and Belgium's Queen Paola, on top at right of security officer, make a boat trip along the canals of the medieval town of Bruges, Belgium, Friday Nov.18, 2005

From polfoto

 

[Layla1971]

Belgian King Albert II, at right with green hat, at his left, Sweden's King Carl Gustaf, and Queen Silvia, and Belgium's Queen Paola, on top at right of security officer, make a boat trip along the canals of the medieval town of Bruges, Belgium, Friday Nov.18, 2005

From polfoto

I think it's more navy blue than green. I kept thinking it was the man at the front until I found King Carl Gustav!

 

[Mette2]

Thank you everyone for all these wonderful pictures. The more royals together the better in my opinion. I agree with you purple_platinum the picture of Philippe and Mathilde holding hands is too sweet, and also very romantic. Great to see Märtha Louise and Ari there.

 

[princess olga]

Princess Astrid was the daughter of Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg of Sweden. She married Prince (Later King) Leopold of Belgium and she is the mother of Grand Duchess Josephine Charlotte of Luxembourg, King Baudoin, King Albert.

Astrid was the sister of Crown Princess Märtha, wife of King Olav of Norway and mother of King Harald, Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid of Norway.

Thanks for elaborating, Mandy. And thanks for the great pictures!

I especially like the pictures of Martha of Norway, with her shaggy, Laurentien-style haircut! No wonder those two quirky girls are friends! They both have the guts to buck conventional style and let their own, inner shagginess shine thru!

 

[Layla1971]

Thanks for elaborating, Mandy. And thanks for the great pictures!

I especially like the pictures of Martha of Norway, with her shaggy, Laurentien-style haircut! No wonder those two quirky girls are friends! They both have the guts to buck conventional style and let their own, inner shagginess shine thru!

I've never thought of their hairstyles that way before! But, they are the same. And, I didn't know they were friends either! Hmm, so uch to learn yet!

 

[ursulajohanna]

Thanks for the pic from Bruges!

Did friday, 18th Nov. program, too?

I hope, we will see more pictures from the day.

 

[purple_platinum]

Belgian King Albert II (R row 4th front), Swedish Queen Silvia (R row 6th front), Belgian Queen Paola (R row 8th front), Swedish King Carl Gustaf (R row 5th front), Norwegian Queen Sonja (L row 4th front) and King Harald (L row 1st back) enjoy a cruise with unidentified dignitaries during a private visit in Bruges November 18, 2005.



(photo courtesy of corbis)

 

[Mette2]

here is 1 picture that is just "too sweet"... they are so in love...

Picture from Cover.es.

Another picture that's too sweet.

 

[Maxie]

I especially like the pictures of Martha of Norway, with her shaggy, Laurentien-style haircut! No wonder those two quirky girls are friends! They both have the guts to buck conventional style and let their own, inner shagginess shine thru!

You're probably right. I never knew Laurentien and Martha-Louise were friends.

 

[purple_platinum]

Picture from Cover.es.

Another picture that's too sweet.

very lovely, mette2...
i love how Philippe & Mathilde show their affection in tender and adorable way. they don't overshowed it, but we all know how in love they are

 

[pdas1201]

Items from the Exhibition

www.facetoface.de
Part I

 

[pdas1201]

Part II
www.facetoface.de

 

[Hannelore]

Thanks for the lovely photos! I will certainly go and see this exhibition.

 

[Hannelore]

more pics from Cover

 

[Hannelore]

Cover

http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=camt8f8z9rn.jpg

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

princess Mathilde (VTM)

 

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

from Royals

1. princess Märtha Louiseof Norway, behind her : Astrid Ullens de Schooten
2. grandduchess María Teresa of Luxemburg
3. queen Fabiola of the Belgians
4. queen Silvia of Sweden
5. princess Mathilde of Belgium
6. guests at dinner