Received 2 July 2026

Serial No. RH067

This is the first reply I have received from King Albert II of Belgium, on this occasion it is in response to a birthday greeting I sent to him several months ago. Of note is the beautiful crest and royal cipher that adorns the top of the card. The card is in French and Dutch and conveys a simple thank you message on behalf of His Majesty.

You may not an unfortunate crease in the card’s upper right quadrant – damage done while in transit and which is more noticeable in the envelope itself, below.