Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel & Princess Eléonore: News & Events, Oct. 2019 -

[Countessmeout]

Lovely photograph.

Is there any reasoning behind the 'Maybe in a Spanish speaking country' or just a random guess? Unless he has spoken of some interest to study Spanish I seem to be missing a connection.

 

[Linda_26]

Lovely photograph.

Is there any reasoning behind the 'Maybe in a Spanish speaking country' or just a random guess? Unless he has spoken of some interest to study Spanish I seem to be missing a connection.

I don't think Emmanuel has ever mentioned anything about studying Spanish (or any other language).
But a few (generally reliable) Belgian royal journalists have mentioned that Emmanuel is studying Spanish, since the vague announcement about his studies back in August

 

[Marchesina]

I don't think Emmanuel has ever mentioned anything about studying Spanish (or any other language).
But a few (generally reliable) Belgian royal journalists have mentioned that Emmanuel is studying Spanish, since the vague announcement about his studies back in August

He did not but royal journalists surely have their trusted sources to be so specific. Anyway, I wonder whether the decision of keeping it so secretive is due to the fact that it's just a gap year and not a full academic course.

 

[Adda]

The article is a bit dramatic in tone, but, according to Paris Match Belgique, Prince Gabriël has obtained his certificate as parachutist...and Queen Mathilde can't sleep because of it.

La reine Mathilde, maman inquiète face la formation musclée du prince Gabriel

Le prince Gabriel de Belgique suit actuellement son enseignement militaire à l'académie de St-Cyr Coëtquidan, une formation qui le tient éloignée de ses parents et qui cause de nombreuses inquiétudes à sa mère, décontenancée par sa nouvelle passion.

www.parismatch.be

 

[sunflowers]

I think he just wants an adventure. Gabriel is really handsome, he must be about 2 meters tall. I wish he could be a king

 

[samitude]

I still think we should get Prince Gabriel over to Spain to marry the Princess of Asturias. He wouldn't be king, but would be a consort. Maybe Prince Emmanuel should go for Infanta Sofia. I'm surprised that a journalist hasn't already suggested it. His being in Spain studying Spanish, a prince, and catholic. The press had a field day with King Felipe and all the aristocrats studying Spanish in Spain!

 

[Adda]

We don't know for certain where Emmanuel is, besides that, I wholeheartedly wish for them to stay as away as possible from the Bourbons and the Spanish press.
There are plenty of good catholic ladies in the Benelux already.

 

[leidi]

We don't know for certain where Emmanuel is, besides that, I wholeheartedly wish for them to stay as away as possible from the Bourbons and the Spanish press.
There are plenty of good catholic ladies in the Benelux already.

I am Spanish and I completely agree with you.

 

[Hannelore]

Emmanuel's definitely in Spain. It's mentioned by serious reporters in BE every time his name comes up.
All of Philippe & Mathilde's children have busy social lives and know many, many persons. They will end up (or are now) in a relationship with one of those persons, not with another high ranking royal they only see once every (so many) year(s). Which is far more romantic IMO.

 

[Countessmeout]

I don't get concept of trying to force royal matching. And its only ever boys. You never see 'Isabella never will be queen lets find her heir'. Its this backwards focus that men have been robbed and need to be compensated with titled bride. How about we focus on them one day finding love like parents instead? And for now focusing on school and training?

Sure Mathilde is not losing sleep over Gabriel. But still kid learning to parachute can make anyone nervous at first.