By decision of 6 May 2021, His Majesty the King authorised the association "Groupe Spéléo-Alpin de Mouscron La Cordée" to bear the title of "Royal Society" from 18 September 2021.
On this occasion, a copy of the work "Grotte de Barjac-Réseau Bernard Magos", dedicated by the inventors of the cave, was presented to His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium.
The official patent of this consecration was given to the association during a ceremony in the Marble Hall of the Provincial Palace in Mons on Tuesday 26 April 2022 by Mr Tommy Leclercq, Governor of Hainaut.
Thanks to more than 50 years of intense activities of discoveries, explorations, environmental protection and sharing with the general public, the caving club of Patrick Soetens and Bernard Magos, our teammates and members of our caving association is now a Royal Society!
We are delighted that the Barjac Cave has been able to make a beautiful contribution to this epic!
A great reward for this association which has made great contributions to international caving.
Congratulations to all !
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