Les reines des Belges
Since the kingdom of Belgium was created in 1831, it has seen a total of seven queens. From Louise of Orléans to Mathilde, we discover their portraits.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary
Since the kingdom of Belgium was created in 1831, it has seen a total of seven queens. From Louise of Orléans to Mathilde, we discover their portraits.
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Dans l'ombre des rois
98 mins
In the shadow of the kings: If innumerable little girls play at princesses, some have no choice but to accept the role imposed by their position. Such was the destiny of the first queens of the Belgians, Louise of Orléans and Marie-Henriette of Austria, women in the shadows. Élisabeth of Bavaria, however, eclipsed her king .
Episode 2
Entre médiatisation et émancipation
101 mins
Between mediatisation and emancipation: They offer the Belgian people an almost perfect fairy tale: Astrid of Sweden died tragically young and Fabiola frustrated the destiny that expects motherhood of any queen. Between royalty as celebrities and the ever-increasing expectations demanded of the "king's wife", Paola prefers discretion whilst Mathilde tackles life head on.