Flashback: Trade Mission to Australia & New Zealand

Crown Prince Philippe & Princess Mathilde made a six day visit to Australia, including visits to Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Launceston, followed by a four day visit to New Zealand. They were heading a Belgian trade delegation.

19 November 2002

Prince Philippe & Princess Mathilde at the opening of an exhibition of Belgian comics in Sydney.

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21 November 2002

Visit to the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Centre at the Melbourne Museum.

 

Reception in Australia.

23 November 2002

Princess Mathilde Hongi's (Traditional Maori welcome by touching of noses) with a member of the Maori welcome party during the welcoming ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel, New Zealand.

Inaugurating a Belgian Beer Café in Takapuna, New Zealand.

Gala Dinner in New Zealand.