King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are starting their 7-day State Visit to India today, to cement economic and diplomatic ties. In honour of the State Visit, we are taking a look back at previous visits made by Belgian Monarchs to India-
#BELIND2017 🇧🇪 🇮🇳 - November 1925 - TTMM King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth visit India for 25th wedding anniversary, 92 years ago pic.twitter.com/KYnawSPr2C
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#BELIND2017 🇧🇪 🇮🇳 - November 1925 - TTMM King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth visit India for 25th wedding anniversary, 92 years ago pic.twitter.com/KYnawSPr2C
— Belgium in India (@BelgiuminIndia) October 31, 2017#BELIND2017 🇧🇪 🇮🇳 - November 1925 - This picture was taken by HM Queen Elisabeth during her stay with HM King Albert I in India 92 years ago pic.twitter.com/shjx680sk0
— Belgium in India (@BelgiuminIndia) October 31, 2017
#BELIND2017 🇧🇪 🇮🇳 - November 1925 - This picture was taken by HM Queen Elisabeth during her stay with HM King Albert I in India 92 years ago pic.twitter.com/shjx680sk0
— Belgium in India (@BelgiuminIndia) October 31, 2017In November 1925, King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth visited India to celebrate their Silver Anniversary. The visit was a gift from King Albert who knew of his wife’s fascination with Indian culture. The couple were received by a Maharajah and entertained lavishly for the duration of their visit.