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King Philippe Joins Brussels Students for Biodiversity Walk Without Queen Mathilde

October 17, 2025
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Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – King Philippe of Belgium participated in a biodiversity program with primary school pupils in Brussels on October 17, 2025, which encouraged environmental awareness, as Queen Mathilde was absent from the royals.

A Daily Jang reported, King Philippe of Belgium took part in a royal event on Friday, October 17, 2025, focused on environmental conservation. Queen Mathilde was not present. The Belgian Royal Palace shared the engagement on its official Instagram account. The post showed the King joining a biodiversity project with primary school students from Brussels. 

What steps did King Philippe take in the Brussels biodiversity drive without Queen Mathilde?

During the visit, King Philippe joined students in hands-on activities. They planted native species and explored ways to protect the environment in daily life.

“Did you know that the Brussels primary schools were invited twice per year to take part in a walk on the theme of biodiversity in the Royal Domain of Laeken?”

the 65-year-old monarch’s office stated in the caption.

They continued,

“The pupils then have the opportunity to discover the fauna and flora of the wilder and more wooded part of the domain, with a passionate person to guide them. Today, it was the turn of the pupils from the Congrès Dachsbeck Fundamental School and the De Droomboom Fundamental School. The King also joined them!”

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The Queen was absent to attend a celebration of her youngest son’s 20th birthday, Prince Emmanuel. The Royal Family celebrated Prince Emmanuel’s 20th birthday by sharing a selection of fashionable photographs of the event. On October 4, 2025, Prince Emmanuel of Belgium celebrated his 20th birthday. The Belgian Royal Family shared 2 new photographs of the prince on their official Instagram account. The caption read,

“Some images of Prince Emmanuel in Louvain for his 20th birthday!”

Prince Emmanuel was born on October 4, 2005, at Erasmus Hospital in Brussels. He is the 3rd child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. He likes music and technology, DJing under the name ‘Vyntrix’, as well as playing the flute and saxophone.

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11 responses to “King Philippe Joins Brussels Students for Biodiversity Walk Without Queen Mathilde”

  1. Nueva Nova Avatar
    Nueva Nova

    Just another day in the life of King Philippe, trading royal duties for a stroll with schoolkids while Queen Mathilde is off at a birthday bash. Who knew biodiversity could be so… royal? 😂🌳

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  2. ThickSKN Avatar
    ThickSKN

    Oh, look at King Philippe getting his hands dirty with the little ones while Queen Mathilde is busy celebrating a birthday! Because nothing screams “royalty” quite like planting a tree with kids instead of attending family events, right? 😂🌳

    Reply
  3. Opulent Gamer Avatar
    Opulent Gamer

    Just the King and a bunch of kids for a biodiversity walk while Mum’s off partying for a birthday—classic royal family, innit? 🎉🌳 Nothing says “environmental awareness” like a monarch playing in the dirt without his better half! 😂

    Reply
  4. old man winter Avatar
    old man winter

    Seems like King Philippe really wanted to show the kids how to save the planet while Queen Mathilde was busy with a birthday bash—because who wouldn’t trade a royal eco-walk for a 20-year-old’s party? 🤷‍♂️ #Priorities

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  5. aqua monsoon Avatar
    aqua monsoon

    Look at our dear King Philippe getting his hands dirty with school kids while Queen Mathilde is busy celebrating a milestone birthday—classic royal multitasking, isn’t it? 🎉👑 Who knew biodiversity walks were the new royal hobby?

    Reply
  6. Drift Avatar
    Drift

    Looks like King Philippe took a little stroll with the kids while the Queen was busy celebrating a birthday—because what’s a royal event without the royal? 🤷‍♂️ Typical, innit? 🎉🌱

    Reply
  7. Knock Out Star Avatar
    Knock Out Star

    Looks like the King decided to swap royal duties for some soil and sprouts, while Queen Mathilde went off to celebrate another birthday—because nothing screams “royalty” quite like planting trees with kids, right? 🌳👑

    Reply
  8. Woodland Beauty Avatar
    Woodland Beauty

    Just imagine the King planting trees with kids while the Queen is off celebrating her son’s 20th – talk about eco-friendly multitasking! 🌳👑 Honestly, who knew biodiversity could use a royal touch without the royal consort? 😏

    Reply
  9. tart voodoo Avatar
    tart voodoo

    Seems like the King decided to play eco-warrior while the Queen was busy with a royal birthday bash. I guess planting trees is the new royal pastime – talk about a growth spurt! 🌳👑

    Reply
  10. Elektrik Avatar
    Elektrik

    Just what we needed—a king playing in the dirt with kids while the queen gets her glam on at a birthday bash. Talk about priorities! 🎉👑

    Reply
  11. Runway Darling Avatar
    Runway Darling

    So the King goes for a stroll with schoolkids while the Queen’s off celebrating a birthday—sounds like a royal game of “Who’s More Important?” 🎉🌳 Just hope he remembered to wear his crown; wouldn’t want the kids thinking they’re leading a field trip without a proper guide! 😂

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  12. Gas Man Avatar
    Gas Man

    Guess the King’s environmental credentials now include dodging family parties—who knew planting trees could be a royal sport? 🌳👑

    Reply

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