Photos of the young Paola of Belgium

[Tinika]

Fantastic! It's not just that she was so beautiful--her CLOTHES and her style were just so FABULOUS! 

[Miss Waynfleet]

Some videos

Engagement

http://www.britishpathe.c...ery/prince+albert+belgium

Wedding

http://www.britishpathe.c...ery/prince+albert+belgium

http://www.britishpathe.c...dding/query/paola+belgium

I always favor it when the bride and bridegroom walk together to the altar like Paola and Albert

Visting Ostend

http://www.britishpathe.c...ery/prince+albert+belgium

[Dresstoimpress]

It indeed is rumoured that the youngest son, Laurent, is not Albert his son, but Aldo Vastapane's if I'm not mistaken.
As to an affair with Salvatore Adamo. I believe he always denied it. I think he just simply made a song about her and that's it.
And yes; Albert had a long lasting relationship with Sybille de Selys Longchamps from which his daughter Delphine was born, who in my opinion has a very striking ressemblance to late queen Astrid.

[Jazzy]

Paola was absolutely stunning and she doesn't look happy now.

ITA.She was stunning!



Thanks to all those who've posted pics and Tinika for starting this thread
Pls post  more pics of Paola, also as she looks today. Thanks

[Swashbuckler]

[Swashbuckler]

[pixiecat]

Great pictures, Swashbuckler!   Young Paola was absolutely beautiful.

I've never believed the story that Laurent is not Albert's son.  I happen to see a strong resemblance between Albert and Laurent.

[Swashbuckler]

You're most welcome pixiecat  back

[esther angeline]

Swashbuckler , a   for all of the Paola treasures you have brought us!  

And a late but much deserved  for Makreel!

[Jazzy]

  Swashbuckler for the lovely additions

[LadyC]

I've never believed the story that Laurent is not Albert's son.  I happen to see a strong resemblance between Albert and Laurent.

  I agree. I think Laurent resembles Albert the most out of his and Paola's children.

[Columbo]

Some later pictures of our lovely dolce Paola:








And today:


I think she looks pretty good for a woman in her 70s. However, the tanning she did in her youth isn't doing her any favors today (the heavy smoking didn't help either  ). Her deep tan is such a contrast to QEII's fair complexion in LadyC's pic.

[Cloaked]

I also think that Paola looks great for her age.   
She is totally recognisable, fit and she has not sold out her expressions for a wrinkle free bulked up face. 

[KittyHeaven]

It indeed is rumoured that the youngest son, Laurent, is not Albert his son, but Aldo Vastapane's if I'm not mistaken.
As to an affair with Salvatore Adamo. I believe he always denied it. I think he just simply made a song about her and that's it.
And yes; Albert had a long lasting relationship with Sybille de Selys Longchamps from which his daughter Delphine was born, who in my opinion has a very striking ressemblance to late queen Astrid.

If Albert doesn't want to publically acknowledge Delphine as his daughter that is one thing, but for him to actually deny it when her resemblance to his mother Queen Astrid is so striking makes him look like a complete idiot, imo. 

[Swashbuckler]

Thank you, you're welcome    :star:back to you