When she met him, Mathilde secretly wanted to offer him this family whom he had not known. And the couple has brilliantly succeeded in this path: if we forget their necessarily particular destiny for a moment, Élisabeth, Gabriel, Emmanuel and Éléonore are, above all, fulfilled beings, ready for their adult life. A loved one tells us still there is little: “Many would like to have such children. They lead their lives with seriousness and independence, but above all they have each, a good inner wealth to share. At the risk of making those who see only their rank smile, I would say that they deserve, above all, to be appreciated for what they are.”
In fact, the link between Gabriel and Élisabeth is to be cited. And to show as an example. The deputy prince and the future queen could be seen as rivals, as happens in other European courses. However, even if for several years, in particular because of the studies abroad of Elisabeth, they have seen little, the affection which has always existed between them is not a view of the mind. The reunion is always warm. And the photos of their childhood recall how close they were already. Last year, the Olympic Games, where they were invited and where they were able to follow the Belgium team, showed their simple and communicative joy.
A few weeks ago, during the “Party” in Brussels Park for National Day, they were in concert to the Belgians. All in a relaxed atmosphere, a little surreal for king’s children. The proof: when Prince Gabriel recognized the music of his brother broadcast live on nostalgia during the king’s playlist, he could not help laughing. As a reminder, Prince Emmanuel recently created the surprise, under the name of DJ Vyntrix, released a first title entitled “Palace”. Today, we learn that his partner in the Vyntrix duo would be none other than his brother, Prince Gabriel himself! Obviously, all feel good about themselves, despite the constraints due to their rank.
Prince Gabriel is celebrating its 22th birthday this Wednesday: the Royal Palace unveils two unpublished portraits for the occasion (photos)
But the most important thing is elsewhere: for Elisabeth, who has a great sense of duty, Gabriel is also a guarantee of solidity for the future. And the future of Belgium. “In a way, he is his best ally,” said another source. “She knows that he will be a worthy representative of her country and that he will be his extension.” And if Elisabeth, for one reason or another, did not become queen or should abdicate, he would go up on the throne. With obvious assets, as demonstrated by his ascent.
Prince Gabriel, first member of the royal family to pursue a master’s degree in the Royal Military School
Second in the order of succession to the Belgian throne, the prince will start his fourth year at ERM. He also recently carried out an internship in Guyana, in a training center in the French army.