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5 days ago · By Helen MacEwan. The streets of Brussels were decked out on September 5, 1599, for the Joyeuse Entrée, the ceremonial royal entry into the city of Archdukes Isabella and Albert, the new rulers of the Habsburg Netherlands. Crowds cheered them on their way to the Coudenberg Palace, for great expectations were placed on the newlywed couple.
Apr 11, 2024 · 11 April 2024. News Travel Belgium. Each spring, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken open to the public. From 26 April to 20 May this year, guests have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the enchanting spectacle of vibrant flora housed within the grounds of the Castle of Laeken, offering a window into an architectural and verdure wonder.
Apr 11, 2024 · Tickets for this rare occasion, which cost €6, went on sale at 11:00 on 11 April. Admission is free for children under 12, but advance reservation is mandatory. People can reserve up to 15 tickets each, and they often sell out quickly. Some 100,000 visitors are expected to visit the greenhouses over the three weeks.
Apr 16, 2024 · Prior to today's official engagements, Philippe and Henri gathered at the Palace of Laeken to mark the dual festivities, complete with a birthday cake.
Apr 25, 2024 · The gardens and the greenhouses of the Royal Palace in the north of Brussels will be open to the public from 26 April to 20 May this year, corresponding to the flowering period. Tickets for this rare occasion, which cost €6 and went on sale at 11:00 on 11 April, are necessary to enter the grounds. Every year they sell out quickly, and this ...
Apr 7, 2024 · Instead, they reside at the nearby Palace of Laeken. The King does use the palace as his office and as a place to welcome foreign dignitaries. The Brussels Royal Palace was built in the early 19th century and was continually updated and expanded throughout the 20th century.
