King Albert II and Queen Paola, Current Events; Part 3 (Aug. 2010 - July 2013)

[*Mara*]

King Albert administered the oath of the new Belgian vice-premier and minister for pensions Alexander de Croo at Laken Castle today. De Croo took the office after his predecessor resigned to become the new mayor of Kortrijk.

BelgaPicture - Category details

 

[iceflower]

Thank you, *Mara*!

Here's an article with a video of the ceremony:



** deredactie.be: Premier Elio Di Rupo welcomes a new minister ** deredactie.be video **


And some larger pics with less watermarks:



** standaard.be: IN BEELD. Alexander De Croo legt eed af als minister **

 

[Lina RdC]

On October 17, 2012 Queen Paola attended the prize giving ceremony of "Terre d'Avenir - Focus Aarde" in Brussels:

I just stumbled upon a few additional pictures from IBL:
1. IBL Bildbyrå - Redaktionella arkivet - Samtliga arkiv
2. IBL Bildbyrå - Redaktionella arkivet - Samtliga arkiv
3. IBL Bildbyrå - Redaktionella arkivet - Samtliga arkiv
4. IBL Bildbyrå - Redaktionella arkivet - Samtliga arkiv

 

[fairy tale]

King Albert and Queen Paola attended the opening of the fourth European School in the Brussels Region, in Laken-Laeken, today, October 24, 2012.
belga picture gallery BelgaPicture - Category details

 

[Lina RdC]

Thank you for posting, fairy tale! Here are 3 other photo galleries:
APA-PictureDesk
http://www.gettyimages.de/Search/Search.aspx?query=z.i.H4sIAAAAAAAEAOy9B2AcSZYlJi9tynt_SvVK1-B0oQiAYBMk2JBAEOzBiM3mkuwdaUcjKasqgcplVmVdZhZAzO2dvPfee--999577733ujudTif33_8_XGZkAWz2zkrayZ4hgKrIHz9-fB8_In6tWX7v3r3fg378umeL7CL_NX-NX-PXeEz__w1_0TrPl-nLrCqzX3OET-X5tb88P7d_RB7T8tdM6qpqX2Z1tmh-bf3s18L_d3fw629m2v_u-Oc3of__eu9eXzen7wyMX9P7m9_NbLe_pv4OcL92dj61yJk_8H_0-WvucI-L1r3pfv91qHFpv7B_4b1fl_6oFxZs-Oevj-a7-OvX488nFkbnb37tPIRi_2QoOxbKeQeK-5tfq0Mo9k-Gsmeh1B0o7m-iTG5e-jXxh5kSJtMufvsNTdvfGP-AcESTfGU-_TWDv37tfNLYb8wfTOzc4eD9_mvlrrn3-6_drFb2c_xhcPyt7IuXU_ei-_3XqWqPVexf_NUk978yf-H5tWdXS_P7r2n--HXw_2btjSf469fOM4eB_wf9vvK_sH_8uk0ALfzz13737LmbCPrDfpHVHm7eH79RM61W-ZP1clZ6RAw-NQB_HHAe7NzH778O8dDaNg_--nXmtfwhFMJfBsLH9P9f6_4Bt5oErSZeq09cK-IlJ13-H7_ei_wqb9r_JwAA___QeQ03XwQAAA..&rid=153122293&rcat=Event&rt=UNS%3a+Daily+Bucket
Le couple royal inaugure l (without watermarks)

 

[iceflower]

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Here's another large gallery with pics of the opening posted on the website of the European commision (click to enlarge!):


** ec.europa.eu: Inauguration de l'Ecole européenne IV de Bruxelles à Laeken **

 

[Lina RdC]

On October 17, 2012 Queen Paola attended the prize giving ceremony of "Terre d'Avenir - Focus Aarde" in Brussels:

On October 30, 2012 Het Nieuwsblad finally presented us with a non-watermarked photo special in this article:
FOTOSPECIAL. Koninklijke handdruk voor leerl... (Londerzeel) - Het Nieuwsblad

 

[leanne]

I understand there is a new book with photos by Oliver Polet called Albert II in Time being publsihed next week.
Is it possible that someone could post a link to where the book can be purchased?

 

[stephanievl]

I understand there is a new book with photos by Oliver Polet called Albert II in Time being publsihed next week.
Is it possible that someone could post a link to where the book can be purchased?

In below article some pictures from the book and there you can also order the book.

I saw some more pictures and it looks very prommesing with pictures from the king and queen with there grandchildern in Ciernon, the family party after the communion of prince emmanuel, an informal dinner of the king and queen with the then still engaged Guillaume and Stephanie and much more.

Olivier Polet - Photographe de presse, d'industrie et métiers

 

[iceflower]

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King Albert has attended the traditional tribute to the Unknown Soldier and the solemn commemoration of the victims of the two World Wars and overseas operations, November 11, 2012.



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** belga gallery **


** nieuwsblad.be: FOTOSPECIAL. België herdenkt einde Eerste Wereldoorlog **


** rtl.be video: Armistice: "Ce sont eux qui nous ont montré l'exemple" **


** lavenir.net gallery: Albert II et Elio Di Rupo ont rendu hommage au soldat inconnu **


** gettyimages/zimbio gallery: King Albert Of Belgium Attends Tribute To The Unknown Soldier **

 

[iceflower]

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King Albert has received the President of Chile Sebastian Pinera for a meeting at the Laeken royal castle on November 14, 2012.




** Pic ** belga gallery ** rtl.be video: Le roi Albert II a reçu le président chilien Sebastian Pinera **

 

[Lina RdC]

In the evening of November 19, 2012 Queen Paola attended a rehearsal of the Gospel Choir "Choeur Gospel Family for Life" from Godinne in Yvoir (Belgium):
http://www.profimedia.cz/fotografie/news-nov-19-2012/profimedia-0146515230.jpg; http://www.profimedia.cz/fotografie/news-nov-19-2012/profimedia-0146515226.jpg
BelgaPicture - Category details

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Paola and King Albert attended a ceremony at the Royal Castle dedicated to people who received a badge of honour in 2012, November 20, 2012.



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** belga gallery **

 

[martha-louise]

exclusif pictures of king albert II - Images | Olivier Polet

King Albert will be 20 years on the throne in 2013. On that occasion a photo book has been made by Olivier Polet. You can find a handful of pics from the book on his website.

 

[leidi]

That's amazing martha-louise! thank you very much!

http://polet.photoshelter.com/galle...g-albert-II/G00003vtXMpcw.OI/I0000plWGpOoMhzA

I LOVE that picture, is that Joachim lifting Aymeric? so cute

 

[Lina RdC]

Oh, I'm afraid that photo book has seduced me ...
Just a couple of my favourite shots:
pictures_Olivier_Polet_085.JPG | Olivier Polet;
pictures_Olivier_Polet_046.JPG | Olivier Polet (portraits of the king)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_061.JPG | Olivier Polet (Albert with Luisa Maria)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_009.JPG | Olivier Polet (the royal couple)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_051.JPG | Olivier Polet (Queen Paola with Laetitia Maria and Louise)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_017.JPG | Olivier Polet (Laetitia Maria and Louise again)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_079.JPG | Olivier Polet (Queen Fabiola)

In below article some pictures from the book and there you can also order the book.
I saw some more pictures and it looks very prommesing with pictures from the king and queen with there grandchildern in Ciernon, the family party after the communion of prince emmanuel, an informal dinner of the king and queen with the then still engaged Guillaume and Stephanie and much more.
Olivier Polet - Photographe de presse, d'industrie et métiers

"Place Royale" filmed the coulisses of Olivier Polet's new book:
Albert II intime : les coulisses d'un ouvrage d'exception - Vidéo - RTL TVI (November 10, 2012)

 

[leidi]

There's also a new stamp for the 20 years of reign of King Albert (next year)

http://i47.tinypic.com/14lhkea.jpg

 

[fearghas]

Oh, I'm afraid that photo book has seduced me ...
Just a couple of my favourite shots:
pictures_Olivier_Polet_085.JPG | Olivier Polet;
pictures_Olivier_Polet_046.JPG | Olivier Polet (portraits of the king)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_061.JPG | Olivier Polet (Albert with Luisa Maria)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_009.JPG | Olivier Polet (the royal couple)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_051.JPG | Olivier Polet (Queen Paola with Laetitia Maria and Louise)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_017.JPG | Olivier Polet (Laetitia Maria and Louise again)
pictures_Olivier_Polet_079.JPG | Olivier Polet (Queen Fabiola)
"Place Royale" filmed the coulisses of Olivier Polet's new book:
Albert II intime : les coulisses d'un ouvrage d'exception - Vidéo - RTL TVI (November 10, 2012)

Beautiful picture of Queen Fabiola, I'm so glad that she seems to remain an integral part of the family.

 

[Lina RdC]

Today (November 21, 2012) King Albert and Queen Paola visited the Flemish popular newspaper Het Laaste Nieuws in Asse-Kobbegem:
http://www.profimedia.cz/fotografie/news-nov-21-2012/profimedia-0146603051.jpg; http://www.profimedia.cz/fotografie/news-nov-21-2012/profimedia-0146605154.jpg
BelgaPicture - Category details; APA-PictureDesk (picture galleries)

In the evening of November 19, 2012 Queen Paola attended a rehearsal of the Gospel Choir "Choeur Gospel Family for Life" from Godinne in Yvoir (Belgium):

PHOTOS | La reine Paola au Sacré-Coeur d (without watermarks)

 

[iceflower]

Today (November 21, 2012) King Albert and Queen Paola visited the Flemish popular newspaper Het Laaste Nieuws in Asse-Kobbegem

The magazine itself has published many nice pics of the royal visit



** hln.be: Koning Albert en koningin Paola bezoeken Het Laatste Nieuws **

 

[iceflower]

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King Albert attended the official inauguration of the 'Kazerne Dossin', a memorial, museum and documentation centre on the Holocaust and human rights in Mechelen on November 26, 2012. On the Palace's website Queen Paola had been listed to attend as well, but she did not:



** belga gallery **


** gva.be: Koning in Kazerne Dossin voor opening ** translation **


** standaard.be gallery: Veel prominenten op plechtige opening Kazerne Dossin **

 

[Rice]

In looking thru the pictures in the photo book, I was reminded about how affectionate the king and queen are...seems they are always looking for each others hand, arm, etc. They look at each other with such warmth. It's so nice to see.

 

[Lina RdC]

On December 5, 2012 Queen Paola attended the press conference of experts regarding the project "Global alliance against Child Sexual Abuse Online" in Brussels:
http://www.profimedia.cz/fotografie/news-dec-5-2012/profimedia-0147275342.jpg; http://www.profimedia.cz/fotografie/news-dec-5-2012/profimedia-0147274320.jpg
BelgaPicture - Category details; http://www.picturedesk.com/bild-disp/search/search.action?ts=1354805482958&data=eyJzb3J0IjowLCJucnAiOjUwLCJycyI6MCwicG4iOjEsInN0IjoiUVVFUllfU1RSSU5HIiwiYnIiOlsiMDoyOnF1ZWVuIFBhb2xhIERlY2VtYmVyIDUsIDIwMTIiXX0 (picture galleries)

 

[Lina RdC]

In the evening of December 6, 2012 Queen Paola attended the annual christmas concert of her foundation at the hotel "Plaza" in Brussels:
Hollandse Hoogte (keywords: Paola concert fondation plaza)
Still photos from December 5, 2012:
Hollandse Hoogte (keywords: Paola against child sexual abuse online)
...plus nice belated ones from October 24, 2012 if you enter the keywords "Albert Paola europese school Brussel"

 

[iceflower]

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Today, December 10, King Albert and Queen Paola visited the business premises of the magazine "Le Soir" in Brussels on the occasion of the magazine's 125th anniversary.




** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** lesoir.be gallery **


** lesoir.be: Le roi Albert II et la reine Paola en visite au Soir ** translation **

 

[Lina RdC]

Thank you for the pictures! Here are other galleries:
BelgaPicture - Category details; http://www.picturedesk.com/bild-disp/search/search.action?ts=1355170071956&data=eyJzb3J0IjowLCJucnAiOjUwLCJycyI6MCwicG4iOjEsInN0IjoiUVVFUllfU1RSSU5HIiwiYnIiOlsiMDo3MjU2OkFsYmVydCBQYW9sYSIsIjEwOjEwNDoyMDEyMTIxMC0yMDEyMTIxMCJdfQ

 

[maria-olivia]

I like her wonderful necklace with 5 row of pearls. I hope for Christmas concert she will wore it again .

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Paola attended the 'Women of Peace 2012' ceremony in Brussels today, December 11, 2012.



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** belga gallery **

 

[julliette]

Love this pic
http://www.picturedesk.com/bild-dis...ref=92582961-EGWAASGWPOWOWOPGRSSOWSERE&w=true

Queen Paola touching "King Albert"'s nose, and look at their faces...lol

 

[Lina RdC]

We've already seen that particular gesture here: pictures_Olivier_Polet_040.JPG | Olivier Polet
I daresay Queen Paola has a weakness for her husband's characteristic nose, at least from an artistic point of view. Her respective expertise is well-known .

Queen Paola attended the 'Women of Peace 2012' ceremony in Brussels today, December 11, 2012.
** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** belga gallery **

Some additional photos:
Hollandse Hoogte (keywords: reine Paola femmes paix)
Milquet steunt (article)