Royal It girl, scandal, secrets and eternal icons! In this episode of Gotha, monarchies are far from done surprising us.

Princess Eléonore is about to reach a milestone: her 18th birthday. Discreet yet charismatic, the youngest member of the Belgian royal family intrigues as much as she captivates.

Next, we head to Norway, where the Court is under pressure. The rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, is set to begin soon. A resounding scandal that has plunged the royal family into turmoil.

Then it’s off to London for exclusive anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights and confidences. Marc Roche, a privileged witness to the British monarchy for three decades, shares stories of his life among the Windsors.

Finally, when kings and queens become postal and monetary icons, eternity is what gets printed. Ange-Victoria explores the fascinating history of royal faces engraved on stamps and coins.

On the occasion of the birthday of Princess Astrid—daughter of King Albert II and Queen Paola, and sister of King Philippe and Prince Laurent—Gotha presents an exclusive portrait by director Nicolas Delvaulx.

Despite being a reserved and gracious figure, Princess Astrid opens up to Delvaulx, a director with numerous documentaries on major historical figures and royal families to his credit. Built on trust, this interview offers a sensitive, deeply human look at a key figure of the Belgian monarchy.

Known for leading economic trade missions with dedication for 13 years, Princess Astrid reflects on her final mission to the United States in October 2025, prior to the announcement of her stepping back for health reasons. She shared how deeply committed she has always been to ensuring the success of each of her 24 missions—defined by the human connections forged, contracts signed, and jobs created for the benefit of Belgian citizens and businesses.

Today, Princess Astrid remains active, particularly with the United Nations in the fight against anti-personnel mines, as well as with several foundations dear to Belgium. This encounter highlights over 30 years of work by an accessible princess guided by a strong sense of duty, who candidly shares both the hardships she has overcome and the joyful moments that define her life.

This exclusive interview features unseen footage from her mission in California alongside private photographs from King Albert and Queen Paola’s archives. Princess Astrid, who rarely speaks to the media and has always maintained a quiet discretion, also highlights her deep devotion to her family. Married to Prince Lorenz, they share five children and four grandchildren who are their pride and joy. Together, the couple has navigated life's trials side by side, emerging closer than ever.

This retrospective reveals a courageous, sensitive, and enterprising princess, deeply devoted to family values and attentive to others.