Docu: "Over Eten"

On 19 December 2018 an episode of "Over Eten", a popular TV show on all things health & nutrition, was dedicated to a royal topic.

Presentor Kobe Ilsen got to meet Queen Mathilde at the French state visit that took place earlier this week when he reported about food and protocol at a state banquet.

According to Ilsen: "The Queen approached me spontaneously and started chatting. From what her entourage told me she knows our show very well and watches every week. Was she briefed beforehand or is she a true fan of the show? Who knows ..." He also added that Court mostly works with Belgian produce for official occasions and that King Philippe doesn't eat gluten.

It took VRT three years to be able to make this show.

As well as this state visit, it was the chef de personnel, Norbert Van Loon's last job at the palace since he's leaving on retirement.