All About Royal Families

On December 10th. 1865, Leopold I, the first King of Belgium died in Laeken, near Brussels. Painting of King Leopold I of Belgium  own picture Leopold I was born on December 16th. 1790 in Coburg (Germany). His parents were Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld and Countess Augusta Reuss-Ebersdorf. In 1795, Leopold was appointed as colonel of the Izmaylovsky Guards  Regiment in Russia. In 1815, he reached the rank of Lieutenant general. in the Imperial Russian Army. Russian Imperial Army - Source picture: Wikipedia In 1816, Leopold married Princess Charlotte of Wales. She was the second in line for the British throne. In 1817, Princess Charlotte delivered a stillborn son. She died a day later. On October 4th. 1830, Belgium became independent from The Netherlands. In June 1831, Leopold accepted to become the first King of the Belgians. On June 21th. 1831, he swore allegiance to the Belgian constitution. Brussels - Own pictu

University of Louvain in Belgium  John IV, Duke of Brabant (prince of the House of Valois) made a formal request to the Holy See for a university in Louvain (in Dutch Leuven). John IV, Duke of Brabant - Source picture: Wikipedia Pope Martin V issued a papal bull dated on December 9th. 1425, founding the University of Louvain as a Studium General. Pope Martin V - Source picture: Wikipedia View of Louvain - Source picture: Wikipedia

On December 7th. 1732, the Royal Opera House opened in Covent Garden in London (United Kingdom). Old painting of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden (London) The first producer was John Rich. John Rich - Source picture: Wikipedia The Royal Opera House is also the home of the Royal Opera Orchestra and the Royal Ballet.

Yess! Finally! I'm so happy that it is Friday! Our Orchids @ Home - New life Unfortunately there will be no Weekend Special this Week. But I'll update this blog with the most important (Royalty) News. So.... Stay tuned! Finally I wish you all a very happy 'Sinterklaas' and a good Friday Evening!