1168 - Plate from the Royal House of Leopold III. From the estate of a gendarme who served King Leopold III and Princess Lilian. Small plate, similar to a bread plate, made of polished metal with a gold-plated rim, decorated in the center with the engraved monogram of King Leopold III. On the reverse, a label from the famous German manufacturer HOGRI DESIGN. Diameter: 14.5 cm. A few minor scratches from use. The gendarme, the former owner of this item, had entered the service of the royal couple at the Château d’Argenteuil, where he was responsible for guarding the estate and ensuring the personal safety of its occupants, particularly that of Princess Lilian. A relationship of trust, mutual respect, and almost friendship had gradually developed between them. It was in this context that the princess is said to have given him several mementos of her late husband. After Princess Lilian’s death in 2002, the gendarme ended his career at the Royal Palace. Plate from the Royal Household of King Leopold III of Belgium. From the estate of a Belgian gendarme who served King Leopold III and Princess Lilian. Small bread plate made of polished metal with a gold-plated rim, featuring the engraved monogram of King Leopold III at its center. The reverse bears a label from the renowned German manufacturer HOGRI DESIGN. Diameter: 14.5 cm. Some surface scratches consistent with use. The gendarme, the former owner of this item, had entered the service of the royal couple at Château d’Argenteuil, where he was responsible for the security of the estate and the personal protection of its occupants, particularly Princess Lilian. Over time, a relationship of trust, mutual respect, and almost friendship developed between them. It was in this context that the princess reportedly presented him with several mementos of her late husband. Following Princess Lilian’s death in 2002, the gendarme completed his career at the Royal Palace.