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During an economic crisis in Belgium in 1935 she organized the collection of clothing, money and food for the poor through an open letter, published as the "Queen’s Appeal." Queen Astrid also visited poor settlements in Belgium. [11] Queen Astrid was particularly interested in training women formally in childcare and healthcare. [13]
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 ...
Queen Fabiola also founded the Social Secretariat of the Queen with the purpose to answering many requests for help. [4] She has supported study programmes aimed at prevention and treatment of dyslexia among children. [4] She established Queen Fabiola Fund for Mental Health. The foundation's purpose is to help people with mental problems. [4]
Astrid Park (French: Parc Astrid; Dutch: Astridpark) is an urban public park in the municipality of Anderlecht in Brussels, Belgium.The park was inaugurated on 13 August 1911 and was named the Parc du Meir / Meirpark ("Meir Park") until 1935, when the mayor of Anderlecht decided to change its name in memory of Queen Astrid, the first wife of King Leopold III, who died in a car crash that year.
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.
Queen Paola walks with Laura Bush during a tour of the Royal Palace of Brussels in February 2005. Apart from her activities in the company of King Albert II, Paola devotes her time to social issues mainly in the social and cultural sphere. [8] The Queen has demonstrated interest in the contemporary Belgian arts, visiting Venetian Biennale ...
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