The annual New Year speech and reception offered by King Philip to Belgian political, military, educational and religious leaders took a new form on 28th January, when he spoke by internet. The Chaplain-President represented the Anglican Church. The King spoke about the necessity of rebuilding Belgian society and economy as the struggle against the covid-19 pandemic begins to be slowly won. It goes without saying that the Central Committee is ready and willing to play its part in this great national endeavour.