16.04.2024
State Visit to Belgium - State Banquet
The first day of the Visit concluded with the traditional State Banquet hosted by the King and the Queen of the Belgians in honour of the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess, which was held in the splendid setting of the Castle of Laeken.
© Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue
At the beginning of his speech, the Grand Duke spoke fondly of his family ties and memories of his childhood, particularly in Laeken. He went on to talk about the exceptional relationship between Belgium and Luxembourg, which is bound to grow:
It is this unique relationship that we are celebrating today. Indeed, this closeness is experienced on a daily basis by our people, our students, our researchers, our artists and our entrepreneurs.
This State visit will enable us to develop new opportunities for cooperation.
© Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue