In his dark suit, he walks towards King Philippe, a little clumsy. The handshake is dynamic and the smile a little embarrassed. This November 21, 2024, the famous Belgian singer who made himself known with his hit So we dance was named Commander of the Order of the Crown under the watchful eye of Queen Mathilde. “Paul Van Haver, better known as Stromae, embodies originality in all its aspects. Each word, each note, each gesture bears its unique imprint, recognizable among a thousand,” declared the sovereign during the presentation of the The badge at the royal palace in Brussels.
What could be better than being decorated by Philippe of Belgium to make his comeback in the spotlight? It has been more than a year since the multi-awarded singer canceled his 2023 tour for health reasons. Stromae had notably told VTM NEWS to fight against depression and suicidal thoughts, the main theme of his song entitled Hell released the previous year. With no news since, his fans had believed in his permanent withdrawal from the music scene. Until Stromae himself broke the silence on his social networks, two and a half months ago, by announcing that he was working on a concert film, which will be available from December 6.
In addition to the 39-year-old young man who came accompanied by his wife, the stylist Coralie Barbier, King Philippe also decorated the three-star chef Peter Goossens and the cook Seppe Nobels, the first Belgian to have won Het Gouden Kookboek, the culinary prize -the most prestigious literary in the Dutch linguistic area. So many personalities who promote the culture of the Flat Country throughout the world.
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