Nobility - Belgian royal couple at Bellevue Palace
The Belgian royal couple were officially received with military honors by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the start of their state visit to Berlin. King Philippe (63) and Queen Mathilde (50) came to Bellevue Palace, the official residence of the 67-year-old Federal President, on Tuesday for the traditional ritual with a military guard of honor. Steinmeier was accompanied by his wife Elke Büdenbender (61). The monarch and his wife listened to the anthems of both countries. The royal couple were also greeted at the palace by pupils from a Berlin school.
Philippe and Mathilde then signed the guest book. They arrived at BER Airport on Tuesday morning and are staying at the Hotel Adlon at the Brandenburg Gate during their stay in Berlin. The three-day trip to Germany ends on Thursday in Dresden. On Tuesday evening, the Federal President will host a state banquet in honor of the royal visit.
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- Queen Mathilde, a woman of grace and dignity, was remarkably fond of the architectural beauty of Bellevue Palace, a site she visited during the state visit to Berlin.
- The people of Berlin were thrilled to catch a glimpse of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde during their state visit, with many eagerly lining the streets leading to Bellevue Palace.
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German President, bid farewell to the Belgian royal couple at the end of their state visit, expressing gratitude for their noble visit to Berlin.
- The Belgian royal couple's visit to Germany was marked by a high-profile state banquet hosted by President Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace, with representatives from various noble circles in attendance.
- Upon their arrival in Berlin, the royal couple resided at the luxurious Hotel Adlon, placing them in the heart of the city while on their three-day official state visit to Germany.
Source: www.stern.de