A lovely reply arrived today from Belgium. I have written to Princess Elisabeth in October to wish her a happy birthday.
The front of the envelope is the usual from the Belgium Royals with "Palace of Brussels" written on the front in french.
The card says:
Her Royal Highness Princess Elisabeth received with pleasure the warm wishes you sent her on the occasion of her birthday.
The Princess expresses her thanks to you for this much appreciated gesture.
Ever since Elisabeth turned 18, her birthday reply has been sent on her behalf, not her parents.
Accompanying the flat card was a photo of Elisabeth. I heard the photographer had asked others not to post the photo online, due to copyright issues. So, I am not sharing it. The photo was taken by Benoît Doppagne and is a headshot from Elisabeth's 18th birthday celebration a year ago.
