Alongside her husband and daughter, Queen Mathilde also strengthens her place in the hearts of the Belgians. Three out of four respondents believe that it constitutes a value added to royalty and King Philippe. 68 % think that she even brings her own imprint.
“It is open to everyone. He is someone who shows empathy, ”says a passerby encountered in Namur.
“It’s an authentic person,” said another.
Close to the people, during events like the 20 kilometers of Brussels or even during a dinner organized between neighbors, it is more and more appreciated. Which is not the case of Prince Laurent.
Only 22 % trust him, against 28 % in 2024. And his desire to live in Italy divides opinions. 35 % find this positive, against 32 % opposed to it.
“It’s logical anyway. His mother is of Italian origin, he is a princess, ”says a Belgian at the microphone of RTL Info.
“I do not quite agree because he was born in Belgium. He is from the Belgian royal family, so I think he must stay in Belgium, ”underlines a passerby. “But he can go on vacation in Italy,” she concedes.
Princess Astrid does not arouse much opinion. Almost half of the Belgians are completely indifferent.
“Who is Princess Astrid … I don’t know. Where is she? Asks a man.
“I know it’s the princess, but nothing else,” says another.
Support for the monarchy continues to grow. 62 % of Belgians are convinced that our country must remain a monarchy.
