My first royal letter: A long-lost treasure rediscovered

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Back in 1990, I was just eleven years old and already fascinated by royal families. That year was truly special in Belgium’s royal history: King Baudouin celebrated his 40th anniversary on the throne, he and Queen Fabiola marked 30 years of marriage, and in September, the King turned 60.

Plenty of reasons to pick up a pen and write my very first royal letter.

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It was my first attempt at connecting with royalty,  the very first step on what would later become a lifelong passion and eventually this blog. I carefully crafted my message and sent it off to the Belgian Royal Palace. To my absolute delight, I received a royal reply in return! For a young royal enthusiast, it meant the world.

However… that precious card went missing not long after. For 35 years, it remained lost and with it, the chance to truly "document the journey" from the very beginning.

Fast forward to 2025. My parents are moving and over the past few weeks, they’ve been sorting, selling, and clearing out decades of memories. Among the many treasures that have surfaced, including a beautiful set of stamps featuring Louise d'Orléans, Belgium’s very first Queen see more on this link, there was one discovery that left me speechless:

📬 My very first royal reply from 1990 is finally found again!

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You can’t imagine how happy this made me. After all these years, to hold this card again in my hands… It feels like everything has come full circle. It’s proof that this royal journey truly began at a young age and as the saying goes, “once royal, always royal.”

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Finding this long-lost royal reply reminded me why I started this blog in the first place, to share my love for royalty, to preserve special moments, and to connect with others who share the same passion. Whether you're a lifelong royal watcher or just discovering this fascinating world, I'd love to hear from you!

👑 Have you ever written to a royal family, or received a reply?

📬 Do you collect royal letters, cards, or memorabilia?

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