Philippe and Mathilde of Belgium came to Paris to attend the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Taking advantage of this, they traveled to the municipality of Guerre, about 400 kilometers from the French capital, to see their second. four children Prince Gabriel, 21, is on Erasmus at the Saint-Cyr Cotquidan Military Academy in Guerre, Brittany region, and has acted as a guide for his parents through the military center’s facilities.
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© GTRESThe King of Belgium and his wife were given a military welcome which included a presentation of the Academy and a visit to the Officers Museum. The king, dressed in his general army uniform, reviewed the soldiers, among whom was Prince Gabriel, dressed in his military uniform, similar to that of Saint-Cyr. he royal He wore a cap with white feathers, a patch with the Greek letter Omega sewn onto the shoulder, indicating that he was training in the social and military science sector, and his rank of adjutant was reflected in his insignia with epaulettes made of five chevrons. Supported by a heraldic cogwheel.
© GettyimagesAfter visiting the academy and museum, Kings Felipe and Matilde had lunch with the center’s staff. In the afternoon, they were in the room of the French officer candidates and in the room of people from other countries, where they were with their son Gabriel.
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From August 2022, Princess Elizabeth’s brother is studying at the Royal Military School, the only university that offers both academic training and military training, so it can offer the Erasmus + exchange programs that Gabriel enjoys. During her months in France she studied English, history, law, international relations and geopolitics in leadership development.
© Getty ImagesThis is not the first time that the monarch and their second son have met on French soil. Last October, Gabrielle was an unexpected and discreet guest on her parents’ state visit to France. He had dinner with the Macron couple, but remained in the background.
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© GTRESPrince Gabriel is not the only son of Philippe and Matilda of Belgium studying abroad. Princess Elizabeth, 22, is pursuing a master’s degree in public policy at Harvard University, and Prince Emmanuel, 18, is receiving linguistic and sports training at an academy outside Belgium.
