The Cross of Laeken

The Royal Forums reports on the Belgian Sovereigns' 3-day state visit to Romania. More photos of the trip HERE.

In her memoirs, Princess Louise of Belgium recalls her mother, Queen Marie-Henriette . Despite her praise of her piety and virtue, Louise sa...

King Leopold II (1835-1909) was a man of contradictions. Too softhearted to sign a criminal's death warrant, he was nonetheless a ruthle...

Princess Stephanie was the second daughter of King Leopold II and Queen Marie-Henriette. Born May 21, 1864, she spent a sad childhood at Lae...

Louise-Marie of Orléans, first Queen of the Belgians, was famous for her piety and sobriety. Yet, she also had a lively side; she was a witt...

The most tragic Belgian princess was undoubtedly Louise-Marie, eldest daughter of King Leopold II and Queen Marie-Henriette. She was born F...

In 1935, King Leopold III and Queen Astrid of the Belgians made their second round of Joyeuses Entrées into the different Belgian cities. On...

The most unhappy Queen of the Belgians was surely Marie-Henriette, consort of King Leopold II. Family tragedies and a miserable marriage fil...

Queens, consorts, princesses, heroines... history is full of fascinating royal women. Who are your favorites and why?

Today, King Albert II and Queen Paola of the Belgians celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, making them the longest married Belgian roya...