New Year's reception of the Belgian royal family for representatives of the authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels

Jan 28, 2026

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King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159283396
King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159283237
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159283176
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium, Vice-prime Minister and minister of Economy and Work David Clarinval, acting Antwerp mayor Els Van Doesburg, Chamber Chairman N-VA Peter De Roover and pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159283131
German Community Minister President Oliver Paasch, Brussels region Minister-President Rudi Vervoort, Les Engages Bertin Mampaka-Mankamba and King Philippe - Filip of Belgium pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159281456
German Community Minister President Oliver Paasch, Brussels region Minister-President Rudi Vervoort, Les Engages Bertin Mampaka-Mankamba and King Philippe - Filip of Belgium pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159281395
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Princess Claire of Belgium, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Prince Laurent of Belgium pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159262836
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
Minister of Interior Bernard Quintin (R) and his husband pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159259788
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities. Anneleen Van Bossuyt (N-VA) pictured during the ceremony on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities. Karel en Mireille De Gucht pictured during the ceremony on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities. Elio Di Rupo (PS) pictured during the ceremony on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities. Frederic De Gucht (Anders) pictured during the ceremony on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
Walloon Minister President Adrien Dolimont pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159258270
Anders Karel De Gucht and his wife Mireille pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159258067
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities. Adrien Dolimont (MR) & Élisabeth Degryse (Les Engagés) pictured during the ceremony on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities. Els Van Doesburg & Peter De Roover (N-VA) pictured during the ceremony on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities. Els Van Doesburg & Peter De Roover (N-VA) pictured during the ceremony on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159246147
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159240451
King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159238541
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159226025
Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159225976
Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159225786
Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159225519
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159220330
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 28 : To mark the New Year, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde receive the country s leading authorities at the Royal Palace in Brussels, in the presence of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire. King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever deliver their annual address to the country s authorities on January 28, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 28 01 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xDidierxLebrunx

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King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159283396

King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159283237

Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159283176

Minister of Interior Bernard Quintin (R) and his husband pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159259788

Walloon Minister President Adrien Dolimont pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159258270

Anders Karel De Gucht and his wife Mireille pictured prior to a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159258067

King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159246147

King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159240451

King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159238541

King Philippe - Filip of Belgium delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159226025

Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159225976

Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159225786

Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159225519

Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivers a speech at a New Year s reception organized by the Royal Family for the Belgian Authorities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Wednesday 28 January 2026. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 159220330