Maria Laura of Belgium Archives - History of Royal Women

The wedding of Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and William Isvy

September 11, 2022 Moniek Bloks 0

The Belgian royals came out in force yesterday for the wedding of King Philippe’s niece, Princess Maria Laura, to William Isvy. As the wedding was not a state occasion, it went ahead despite the news from the United Kingdom. A special prayer was dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II during the ceremony. The families [read more]

Taking a look at Princess Maria Laura of Belgium

September 10, 2022 Moniek Bloks 0

Princess Maria Laura of Belgium was born on 26 August 1988 as the second child and eldest daughter of Princess Astrid of Belgium and Prince Lorenz, Archduke of Austria-Este. In 1991, Belgium changed their succession laws from salic to absolute primogeniture, which meant that Maria Laura took her place in the line of succession behind [read more]