The King Philip and the reine
Mathilde of Belgium have started a 3 day state visitMonday October 14. Following an invitation from the president Emmanuel Macronthe king and queen of Belgium came to “deepen the bilateral relationship“. An opportunity also for Belgium and France to look at cultural links as well as European issues.
On the first day of this state visit, a grand reception was organized at the Elysée.
“Welcoming Belgium, for France, is a bit of a celebration a family reunion
and a neighbors’ party all at once“, Emmanuel Macron’s speech began, as reported by our colleagues from
Paris Match. For his part, King Philippe toasted first. “In this spirit of friendshipI invite you, ladies and gentlemen, to raise your glasses to the health of the President and to Madame Macron“.
Rachida Dati: entertainment from the Minister of Culture
According to our colleagues, the dinner tables were named in reference to the castles of the two countries. Although the atmosphere was there, accompanied by the orchestra, it was above all the table”Chambord” who experienced fun. Rachida Dati’s table was the liveliest thanks to the twisting stories that she was telling.
Moreover, the Minister of Culture even made turn the towels. This when the orchestra played
Desire de Johnny Hallyday. And the boss does not invite himself to the evening by chance since this single is one of the favorite pieces of Brigitte Macron’s husband. The sources of our colleagues even affirmed that the President of the Republic never tired of listening to him.
Philippe and Mathilde from Belgium: when football comes to the reception
During the speeches, Emmanuel Macron and King Philippe highlighted the friendship that existed between our two States. “General de Gaulle celebrated it magnificently in these very places, during the visit of the roi Baudoin
in 1961“, recalled the Belgian monarch. Moreover, even football was invited to the reception. After all, the match between France and Belgium was taking place at the same time in Brussels.
“As our national football teams compete, it is in the same spirit of friendship and fair play that we will vibrate, continues Philippe. Although, of course, I secretly nourish the hope of victory…I say secretly because our best players are not playing tonight“, declared King Philippe. At the end of the dinner, the royal couple left the Elysée after a final tour of the room. After all, Prince Gabriel couldn’t stay up late since he had school the next day.
