As January drew to a close, King Philippe and his wife Queen Mathilde together with the Princess Astrid ArchDuchess of Astria and Prince Lorenz ArchDuke of Astria as they received in Brussels on Thursday the main authorities of Belgium on the occasion of the traditional New Year reception.

Very elegant in her white dress with the skirt covered with blue lace and adorned with original earrings in gold extended a pearl, Queen Matilda and Princess Astrid appeared on January 28 on the arms of their husbands King Philippe and Prince Lorenz or holding it by arm under the gold from the Royal Palace. As beautiful as it is, it is the latter who was the star of the event. Belgian King delivered a speech before some 500 guests from the political, economic, academic and legal. Speaking after Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, the sovereign has focused on the current challenge of climate change and of the increase of migrants worldwide. He stated about it: "Belgium has mobilized in a spirit of openness and solidarity, taking due account of its ability to integrate men, women, children, it is required to accommodate. We must continue to seek the delicate balance between the duty of solidarity, the capacity and willingness to incorporate and integrate. The future harmony of our society depends on how we reconcile these three requirements."
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