2023-07-20 17:32:00
At 21, Princess Elisabeth is more and more often “promoted” by the Palace. How has it evolved during these 10 years of reign of King Philippe? How was she “prepared” for her future functions?
Elizabeth was only 11 years old when her father ascended the throne. A child that her parents want first of all, at all costs, to still protect. His outings are rather rare… Until he is 18 years old. At that time, the palace made a real change. “As if her parents had said ‘Ok, until you’re 18, we’ll protect you. You’re living your sweet adolescence. Afterwards, you’ll take the measure of your future role as queen a little bit and therefore you’ll enter the arena'”analyzes Sophie Lagesse, journalist at “Soir Mag”.
His majority is celebrated at the Palace of Brussels, during a ceremony broadcast live on television. “The country can count on my commitment”said Elizabeth.
A comfortable woman
“We see a young woman who is super comfortable despite her age. And we say to ourselves, yes, she is already a queen”continues Sophie Lagesse. “She has the dimension and the charisma of someone who will lead”notes Adelaïde de Clermont-Tonerre, journalist and editor-in-chief of “Point de vue”.
Her schooling in Dutch protects her from criticism. Elisabeth speaks Flemish. From now on, she must consolidate English and will go to study politics and history in the United Kingdom. “Oxford and Cambridge are still levels of teaching excellence that are necessary for a future queen”underlines the journalist at “Soir Mag”.
She realized what her role as leader of the army will be
The princess nevertheless still returns regularly to Belgium, in particular for her military service. “She might have, basically, avoided it. She wanted to do it. And here once more, it shows that deep down, she became aware of what her role as leader of the army will be”notes Adelaide de Clermont-Tonerre. “It broke her image and it showed that she was a very determined young woman”adds Sophie Lagesse.
But the best tutors remain his own parents. The King takes her backstage to the recording of a speech. In recent months, he has offered to accompany her to London for the coronation of King Charles III, then to Jordan for the wedding of the crown prince. “During these major events, Elisabeth also meets the cream of the crop. She of course meets the other monarchs, but also the greats of this world. In terms of contact, social relations, it is also very important”develops Amélie Schild, journalist RTLinfo.
His first real interview
This year will have been another opportunity, on the ground, to give his first real interview, during a trip to Egypt. “What struck me was seeing how much less smooth this young woman is than one might imagine. First of all, she is very intelligent, she knows what she wants and she is very demanding. To herself, but also to others”adds Amélie Schildt.
And this is perhaps the main point. At the heart of her training, her parents wanted, above all, that the future queen had confidence in her. “All I try to give her as advice is that she develops who she is. That is really, for me, the most important”had also entrusted us with his mother, Queen Mathilde, during an official trip with Princess Elisabeth.
“We have the advantage, with Princess Elisabeth, of having an emotionally fulfilled, solid young woman. And this is the best way to succeed in her life as a woman and her life as a sovereign”says the journalist and editor-in-chief of “Point de Vue”.
Her love life kept secret
It remains to manage perhaps the most complicated aspect for the palace: his sentimental life which will have to be kept secret. “There is enormous media interest, and well beyond Belgium, for Elisabeth’s first traveling companion”says Amélie Schildt, RTL info journalist.
For the moment, the foreign press describes his career as exemplary. In the years to come, Elisabeth will certainly take over the head of the economic missions to perfect her skills. One day, she will be the first woman to reign over Belgium.
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