#albert of belgium

[graceandfamily]

Prince Albert and Princess Paola (at left) welcome Princess Grace and Prince Rainier aboard the Belgian minesweeper, "Van Hanverbeke," here June 12, 1966, as the Belgian couple gave a gala reception in honor of "Belgian Week" during Monaco's 100th Anniversary celebration.

[theroyalsandi]

Belgian Royal Family - Happy 90th Birthday to King Albert II of Belgium! (b. 06 June 1934)

The Royal Palace has released photos of the 3 generations of Monarchs in celebration of King Albert II's birthday. The photo session was organized at King Albert’s home in March, when King Philippe, King Albert (often in Italy and France) and Princess Elisabeth (studies in Oxford) were all together in Belgium. (Photos by Bas Bogaerts) | June 06, 2024

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Centre Sportif de Blanc Gravier (1982-85) in Liège, Belgium, by Bruno Albert

[thehouseofwindsor]

Albert II of Belgium Former King of Belgium

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Monarchs of most of Europe (as of 14 January 2024)

[royalchildreneurope]

HAPPY 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO KING ALBERT II OF BELGIUM AND QUEEN PAOLA OF BELGIUM -July 2nd 2024.

King Albert II of Belgium and Queen Paola of Belgium pose for a picture as they celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary in Châteauneuf-Grasse, France -July 2nd 2024.

📷 : Belgian Royal Palace.

[mydaddywiki]

Albert II of Belgium

Physique: Average Build Height: 6'1"

Albert II (born 6 June 1934 -) is a member of the Belgian royal family who reigned as King of the Belgians from 1993 until his abdication in 2013. He is the son of King Leopold III and Queen Astrid, born princess of Sweden. He is the younger brother of Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg and King Baudouin, whom he succeeded upon Baudouin’s death in 1993. Albert II abdicate the throne for health reasons in 1993 and was succeeded by his son Philippe on 21 July 2013.

The former King is adorable. He definitely falls into the 'cute grandpa' category. Sure he’s getting on in years and a little past his best but I'd still do him in a heartbeat. And even if you think he is too old, he was a fucking king. You would fuck him and you know it.

He married Donna Paola Ruffo di Calabria (now Queen Paola), with whom he had three children; King Philippe, Princess Astrid and Prince Laurent with twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. During the 60s, King Albert had an 18-year-affair with Belgian aristocrat that produced a second daughter, Princess Delphine. If I were alive in the 60s, Albert could have slept with me and not have to worry about admitting he fathered a child out of wedlock. What? He isn’t getting me pregnant.

[dutch-and-flemish-painters]

Joseph Octave van der Donckt - Portrait of Albert Gregorius - 1795

Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt (30 June 1757, Aalst - 16 August 1813, Bruges) was a Flemish portrait painter, miniaturist and pastellist. He is also referred to as Jozef Angelus Van der Donckt, as well as several other variations, too numerous to list.

Albert Jacob Frans Gregorius, or Albert Jacques François Grégorius (26 October 1774, Bruges - 25 February 1853, Bruges) was a Flemish-Belgian portrait painter and Director of the art academy in Bruges.

He was born into a poor, laboring family. His drawing abilities were observed by François van der Donckt, a local portrait painter who took him in, gave him his first lessons and helped him enroll at the art academy. Gregorius was there from 1791 to 1793 and won several awards.

In 1801, he went to Paris, where he was apprenticed to Joseph-Benoît Suvée, who was also from Bruges. Not long after, Suvée went to Rome to become Director of the French Academy, but Gregorius was able to find a position in the studios of Jacques-Louis David. In 1805, he was back in Bruges, making preparations to enter the Prix de Rome, but fell ill and was unable to participate.

After his recovery, he returned to Paris and remained until 1835. He soon established a reputation as a portrait painter and formed an association with other expatriate Flemish artists ("De Club van de Belgen"). After exhibiting in the Ghent Salon, he entered the Paris Salon in 1812 and would continue to display there annually until his departure. In addition to the usual French nobility, he is also known for his portrait of August Wilhelm Schlegel, which is now on display at Coppet Castle.

At the age of 61, he received an appointment as Director of "De Vrije Academie" (now "De Stedelijke Academie") in Bruges. He served until 1852, when he was forced to resign after clashes with colleagues, students and city officials over his conservative approach to art. His best-known student was Ford Madox Brown.

Curiously, on his death certificate he was described as a "widower", but his wife's name was unknown. It has been speculated that he was briefly married during his long stay in France and had no close relatives he cared to notify.

[seventh-victim]

Albert Einstein, Antwerp Docks, Belgium, 1933 (photo: Germaine Van Parys)

[beneluxroyalty]

Prince Albert (King Albert I) | 17/12/1892 Prince Léopold (Koning Leopold III) | 09/01/1923 Prince Albert (King Albert II) | 18/05/1953 Prince Philippe (King Philippe) | 26/09/1980 Princess Elisabeth | 26/09/2013

[mathsandwhiteroses]

Royal Autumn 2024 Challenge: Day 13

Favourite photo(s) of royals with their ancestors

[graceandfamily]

LECTURAS n° 740 / 1966

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Elisabeth Gabriele Valérie Marie of Bavaria, Queen consort of the Belgians and Prince Léopold Philippe Charles Albert Meinrad Hubert Marie Michel, later King Leopold III of Belgium

Belgian vintage postcard

[germanpostwarmodern]

Maison Herzet (1983-85) in Esneux, Belgium, by Bruno Albert

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Obélix and his dog Idéfix by Pepe Larraz (2023)

[dreamconsumer]

Albert II, King of the Belgians between 1993 and 2013.