Recap: Back to School

All four of Philippe & Mathilde's children started their schooling at the Dutch speaking Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege in Brussels. First of September meant the first day of the schoolyear, and the only day press was allowed at the schoolgates.

1 September 2004

Elisabeth's very first day of school.

video: https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2018/03/19/kroonprinses-elisabeth-gaat-in-het-verenigd-koninkrijk-studeren/

1 September 2006

1 September 2007

1 September 2008

2 September 2009

1 September 2010

1 September 2011

Eléonore's first day at school.

3 September 2012

Princess Mathilde took Elisabeth, Gabriel and Eléonore to the Sint-Jan Berchmans college in Brussels while Prince Philippe accompanied Emmanuel to the Eureka school in Leuven.

2 September 2013

3 September 2018

More: https://queenmathilde.blogspot.com/2018/09/back-to-school-2018.html

2 September 2019

More: https://queenmathilde.blogspot.com/2019/09/back-to-school-2019.html

Informal Summit of German Speaking Countries 2026

1 September 2026 

This year Austria's president, Alexander van der Bellen hosts the meeting in Innsbruck. The heads of state of Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Germany are also present.

Theme of the summit is Europe's future, the topic of discussion at the Alpbach Forum which is being held at the same time in the Austrian Alps.

Afterwards the party visits the Stubaier glacier where the effects of climate change on the Alpine regions are discussed. 

The ceremonial reception for the heads of state in front of the Innsbruck Hofburg, held in a highly festive atmosphere. 

2 September 2026

Philippe & Mathilde also met Belgian students who toke part in the Alpbach Forum.