The Cross of Laeken

Dedicated to the monarchs of Belgium, and other topics of historical, cultural, human, political, and religious interest.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Praying to St. Anne

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This is not a picture of any of the Belgian royals, but rather of two of the greatest princesses whom they count among their relatives.  ...
Monday, September 2, 2013

Preparing for a Queen's Funeral

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The first days of September, 1935 were a sad time for the peoples and royal families of Belgium and Sweden. The little heir to the Belgian...
Sunday, September 1, 2013

Bust of Queen Astrid

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A refined and delicate sculpture which captures the Queen's sensitive personality quite well, I think.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Queen Astrid Vase

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Here is an interesting vase etched with something called the Queen Astrid Pattern.   I could not find much information about the history...
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Villa Haslihorn

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Here are some photographs of the vacation home of King Leopold III and Queen Astrid near Lake Lucerne.   It was during an excursion from V...
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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sisi in Rubies

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From Elena Maria Vidal comes this image of Queen Elisabeth's stunning aunt and namesake, wearing jewels which had formerly belonged to...
Thursday, August 1, 2013

Lilian's Voice

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Nicolas Delvaulx, already responsible for a wonderful documentary on King Leopold III, also released a film on his second wife, Princess Li...
Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Catholic Princesses

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This page has some beautiful photographs of the Confirmation and First Communion of Princess Marie-Christine in 1962 and of her younger si...
Friday, July 26, 2013

Paola's Wedding

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In honor of the new King Philippe of the Belgians, it might be a suitable moment to revisit the beautiful and emotional wedding...
Sunday, July 21, 2013

Long Live the King!

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Leve de Koning! Vive le Roi!   Lang lebe der König! (Images)
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