The Cross of Laeken

This is not directly related to the Catholic monarchs of Belgium, but it is something I am sure they would approve of... Elena Maria Vidal d...

Here is an article about three glamorous, charismatic women who died in automobile accidents; Queen Astrid of the Belgians, Princess Grace o...

A description of his childhood and education, from the days of his marriage to Princess Charlotte.  His love of nature, political idealism a...

Another tragic sister-in-law of Queen Maria José. She was more fortunate than Astrid and Mafalda, though.

It also happens to be the birthday of Albert I.

A memorial card honoring Queen Astrid and her love of the children of Belgium. The inscription reads Belgarum regina, mater parvulorum - ...

Here are some reflections on Leopold's surrender to the Nazis from Joseph E. Davies, United States ambassador to Belgium from 1938-1940....

 Here is a photograph of King Albert I, appearing sombre but gentle, with his son and heir, Prince Leopold, his daughter-in-law, Princess A...

A sensitive tribute to King Leopold III, dated November 17, 1940, from a former United States ambassador to Belgium, The Honorable William ...