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New Year’s Reception at the Royal Palace of Brussels

The Duchess of Brabant joined King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium as they held a New Year’s Reception for the the Leaders of the European institutions established in Brussels and the permanent representatives of the European Union at the Royal Palace of Brussels on January 13th.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde held a New Year’s Reception for the the Leaders of the European institutions established in Brussels and the permanent representatives of the various Member States to the European Union at the Royal Palace of Brussels.

The King and the Queen receive the Leaders of the European institutions established in Brussels and the permanent representatives of the various Member States to the European Union on the occasion of the New Year.

Prior to the Reception, King Philippe and the Duchess of Brabant had an audience with the leaders of the European institutions, Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission), António Costa (European Council) and Roberta Metsola (European Parliament).

 

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Wolfers Necklace Tiara

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Queen Elisabeth’s Diamond Bandeau

Diamond Fringe Earrings

Wedding Earrings

Diamond Scroll Earrings

Tunisian Parure

Aquamarine Earrings

Diamond Earrings

Diamond Waterfall Brooch 

Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Sapphire Brooch

Diamond Floral Bracelet 

Queen Fabiola’s Ruby Bracelet

Vestey Tiara

Wolfers Necklace Tiara

Queen Mathilde’s Kunzite Earrings

Queen Mathilde’s Diamond Earrings

Diamond Fringe Earrings

Diamond Scroll Earrings

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