johann said:And King Albert, who is well known for his passion for cars and motor-bikes, had a good time at the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the “Autoworld " motorcar museum on Tuesday. (Belga)
Sorry forgot to mention it: the Autoworld museum is located in Brussels.Marengo said:Thanks johann, where is the motormuseum?
The king must have had the time of his life btw. As you said, he is known for his passion for cars.
Does anybody know what car he drives himself? I know Paola drives a Smart. What about the other familymembers? They borrowed the Maybachs they used for the wedding of Laurent and Claire, right?
What happened to all the royal carriages btw? I noticed that during the funeral of Queen Astrid they were still used. WHen did they stop using them? Immediately after WWII?
I guess this was just a work meeting of two heads of state. So no need of spouses and Imants Freibergs was left at home as wellMarengo said:Thanks Johann, good to see Vaira, one of the politicians I like best in Europe. And together on a picture with my favourite king, merci. The Queen is still having troubles with her arm I presume (hence the absence).
Voila, here are the pics: Albert and Paola meeting Belgians, who received a peerage in 2005. This reception was held at LaekenCastle on Thursday (Oct. 12). (casadaimagem)lucien said:Last wednesday I watched the Belgian equivelent of what we know here as the "lintjesregen",allthough the belgian version is "slightly" different,people were bestowed with nobel titles and knighthoods,(personal titles,not hereditary)by HM King Albert,with Queen Paola in
attendance at the Royal Palace,Brussels.
Would someone be so kind to post pictures,video's or links to, here please?
Thanks in advance.
Another link for photos of the event:fanletizia said:King Albert II (R) meets with the secretary-general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Angel Gurria (L), 13 March 2007 in Brussels.
ANP Beeldbank