Royal visit to the “Inside the Station” exhibition
We were proud to welcome Their Royal Highnesses, Prince Philippe, and his daughter Princess Elisabeth of Belgium to the “Inside the Station” exhibition at Tour & Taxis, Brussels recently. The station was named in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Elisabeth on its inauguration in 2009, so we take special pride in the Princess’ visit.
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Their Royal Highnesses learn about the Antarctic icecap at Inside the Station
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The International Polar Foundation's Mieke Sterken explaining Antarctic logistics in Antarctica to their Royal Highnesses and guests.
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Thierry Touchais introducing the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica model.
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A mysterious polar encounter for the Princess and her friends.
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Prince Philippe and Princess Elisabeth visit a "crevasse" at Inside the Station.
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Project Manager Johan Berte demonstrates technologies used at the station to Prince Philippe and Princess Elisabeth.
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Their Royal Highnesses playing the Inside the Station energy management game at Inside the Station.
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Their Royal Highnesses discover the satellite map in the science room at Inside the Station.
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Glaciologist Frank Pattyn shows their Royal Highnesses and guests the exact locations where he and his team conduct research in Antarctica.
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Group photo at the end of the visit. From left to right: Guests, Sandra Vanhove (reflected in mirror), Thierry Touchais, their Royal Highness Prince Philippe and Princess Elisabeth, Johan Berte, Mieke Sterken, Elie Verleyen, Dave Walsh, Frank Pattyn.
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