The Cross of Laeken

Despite her reputation as a stubborn, selfish and difficult woman, the Princesse de Réthy was known in her intimate circle as a generous ...

Happy New Year to all my readers! Thank you for following Cross of Laeken these past four years. May 2013 be full of peace and joy for all ...

Wishing a very happy new year to all my friends!

Heartfelt thanks to all my readers in 2009 and 2010. To all my family, friends and visitors, best wishes and many blessings in 2011~

Today, Belgium celebrates her National Day, commemorating the swearing-in of her first king, Leopold I . Here is a video of the country...

On this day in 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha swore his constitutional oath, becoming the first King of the Belgians. This annive...

A May Queen in 1887. (Photo courtesy of New Westminster Public Library) Happy 1st of May!