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The Prince Alexander Literary Prize (French: Prix littéraire Prince Alexandre) is a Belgian literary prize. Founded in 2012, the inaugural award was presented by the Prince and Princess Alexander of Belgium Assistance Fund, in memory of Prince Alexandre of Belgium, of whom the award is named. The inaugural jury included Mark Eyskens, the Minister of State (Belgium), and journalist Frieda Joris, and the two awarded works were in Dutch and French, each receiving a prize of 2,000 euros.[1]
| Prince Alexandre of Belgium literary prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | The prize focuses on a different literary (sub)genre each time it is awarded. |
| Date | Biennial prize |
| Country | Belgium |
| Presented by | Prince and Princess Alexander of Belgium Assistance Fund |
| First award | 2012 |
To be eligible a recipient must be a Belgian national who writes or creates in either Dutch or French.[2][3] The award has been attended by many of Belgiums elite including royalty and prominent politicians.[4][5] It is presented biannually on November 29, the same day that Prince Alexander died.[6]
In 2012 the prize was awarded to authors who wrote either a philosophical or historical essay on Belgian history.[1][7] The award has evolved since its inauguration, with each edition focusing on a different topic.[8][9] The 2014 edition of the Prince Alexandre of Belgium Literary Prize was for a scientific essay within the field of medicine.[10] Professor Christian de Duve, the 1974 Nobel laureate was a jury member.[11] In 2016, the award was given to an author and/or illustrator of original children's picture books for ages 3 to 8.[12] The requirements for the 2018 award were that the author write a detective novel set in Belgium.[13] In 2020, the award was presented to creators of adult comic books.[14] The theme of the 6th literary prize, in 2022, was "cooking and gastronomy."[15]
The prize is awarded to authors who make significant contributions to Belgian literature.[1][16] The Prince and Princess Alexander of Belgium Assistance Fund presents the prize.[1][17] The purpose of the prize is to encourage and promote literature.[18] Princess Lea described her husband as a 'passionate reader, with a great interest in historical and scientific works.' She created the prize to honor him.[1][19]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 "Prince's widow presents literary prize." VRT NWS, 5 June 2012.
- ↑ "Zottegemnaar Gunther Opdecam is laureaat van de Literaire Prijs Prins Alexander Van Belgi ë." nuus, 2 December 2018.
- ↑ "Zottegemse thriller wint literaire prijs." De Standaard, 8 December 2018.
- ↑ Brison, Pierric. "Le Prix prince Alexandre pour Sarah Berti." Lavenir, 28 December 2024.
- ↑ Valkenaere, Pieter. "Gunther Opdecam wint prestigieuze literaire Prijs Prins Alexander van België." Nieuwsblad, 8 December 2018.
- ↑ Daenen, Roel. "Prince Alexander of Belgium Literary Prize 2012 in the theme of heritage and history." faro, 08 Jun 2012.
- ↑ "To raise awareness of Alexander, the discreet prince". La Libre, 5 June 2012.
- ↑ "Royal prizes for ‘Buck’ and ‘Bouvaert". Flanders Literature, 14 December 2020.
- ↑ "Literary Prizes." Flanders Literature.
- ↑ "2ème Prix littéraire Prince Alexandre de Belgique 2 décembre 2014". Fonds d'Entraide Prince Alexandre de Belgique, 2 Dec 2014.
- ↑ "Quand un prix princier honore une pionnière wallonne du féminisme." La Libre, 1 Dec. 2012.
- ↑ "Prix littéraire prince Alexandre de Belgique" Noblesse & Royautés, 23 Feb. 2016.
- ↑ "Prix littéraire Prince Alexandre de Belgique : appel à candidatures" Le Carnet et les Instants, 2018.
- ↑ "5ème Prix littéraire Prince Alexandre de Belgique" Fonds d’Entraide Prince et Princesse Alexandre de Belgique, 2020.
- ↑ "6ème Prix littéraire Prince Alexandre de Belgique dédié à la cuisine, à la gastronomie." Fonds d’Entraide Prince et Princesse Alexandre de Belgique, 2022.
- ↑ "Buck' and 'Bouvaert' win generous prizes." Literatuur Vlaanderen, 10 June 2020.
- ↑ La Libre Belgique, 28 or 29, July 2012.
- ↑ "A new literary prize in memory of Prince Alexander". RTBF, 5 June 2012.
- ↑ "Literary Prize in Honor of Prince Alexander." De Morgen, 6 June 2012.