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In May 1935, Queen Astrid patronized Milk Week, an effort to encourage Belgians to drink healthy beverages. She charged Gatien du Parc, one of her courtiers, with the task of preparing a detailed report on milk regulations in foreign countries after a strict investigation. [13] Queen Astrid often did charitable works as part of a Relief Committee.
Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este (born 5 June 1962), is the second child and first daughter of King Albert II and Queen Paola, and the younger sister to the current Belgian monarch, King Philippe.
Elisabeth withdrew from public life, so as not to hinder the efforts of her daughter-in-law, now Queen Astrid. However, in August 1935, Queen Astrid was killed in a car crash in Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland. Queen Elisabeth returned to public life, doing her best to support her son and his family, and resuming her position as first lady of ...
The wives of Belgian monarchs have all been titled Queen and styled Majesty, with the exception of Leopold III of Belgium's second wife Mary Lilian Baels, who was titled Princess of Belgium and Princess of Réthy. All Belgian monarchs so far have been male, so there have only been female consorts.
Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este (born 1962), daughter of Albert II, sister of current king Philippe I Princess Astrid of Norway (born 1932), sister to King Harald V of Norway Queen Astrid of the Belgians (1905–1935), Swedish princess and first wife of King Leopold III of the Belgians.
The monarchy of Belgium is the constitutional and hereditary institution of the monarchical head of state of Belgium.As a popular monarchy, the Belgian monarch uses the title king/queen of the Belgians [a] and serves as the country's head of state and commander-in-chief of the Belgian Armed Forces.
Astrid of Sweden (1905–1935) was Queen of the Belgians as the first wife of King Leopold III Astrid of Sweden may also refer to: Astrid Njalsdotter (died 1060), Queen consort of Sweden; Astrid Olofsdotter (died 1035), Princess of Sweden who became Queen of Norway in 1019
King Leopold I and Queen Louise The Royal Crypt ( French : Crypte royale ; Dutch : Koninklijke Crypte ) lies underneath the Church of Our Lady in the Brussels district of Laeken , Belgium. It is the official burial place of the Belgian royal family , including all the Kings of the Belgians and their wives.