I don't think I've seen this news reported here: 
Kim has been honoured by Belgian king Albert II with the prestigous honour of the Order of the Crown. Kim receives the 'Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown' :worship: = in Dutch 'het Grootkruis in de Kroonorde', in French:'Grand Croix Ordre de la Couronne'.
The honour is bestowed upon Kim within a number of royal honours to several people at the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Albert as King of the Belgians.
This particular honour is really something valuable. The Order dates from 1897 and is used to honour important achievements in the field of the arts and science, in business, industry or for a service to the nation.
btw Justine got the same honour as Kim.
(source: newsagency Belga, July 31, 2003)
If you want to know how the medal looks like:
link http://www.klm-mra.be/nederlands/collecties/OMD-NL/Kroon/14674.html
If you'd like more info, visit the site of the Royal Museum of the Army (in English) link http://www.klm-mra.be/engels/index.html
Kim! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Kim has been honoured by Belgian king Albert II with the prestigous honour of the Order of the Crown. Kim receives the 'Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown' :worship: = in Dutch 'het Grootkruis in de Kroonorde', in French:'Grand Croix Ordre de la Couronne'.
The honour is bestowed upon Kim within a number of royal honours to several people at the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Albert as King of the Belgians.
This particular honour is really something valuable. The Order dates from 1897 and is used to honour important achievements in the field of the arts and science, in business, industry or for a service to the nation.
btw Justine got the same honour as Kim.
(source: newsagency Belga, July 31, 2003)
If you want to know how the medal looks like:
link http://www.klm-mra.be/nederlands/collecties/OMD-NL/Kroon/14674.html
If you'd like more info, visit the site of the Royal Museum of the Army (in English) link http://www.klm-mra.be/engels/index.html