European Royals

Spanish State Visit to Denmark draws unexpected attention but royals keep focus on co-operation

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8th November 2023
The most intense day of any State Visit is always the second one, because all the formalities are left behind on day one, and the real cooperation work begins. However, the Spanish State Visit to Denmark saw a further focus as day two went on and for unseen reasons. Day two of the Spanish State Visit to Denmark had begun bright and early for King Felipe and Crown Prince Frederik, who arrived…
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Belgium

King Albert of Belgium set to leave hospital

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5th July 2023
King Albert of Belgium is set to leave hospital tomorrow. The Belgian Royal Palace has informed Belgian reporter Wim Dehandschutter that the King will be discharged around 2 pm on 5 July and will continue to recover at home. The 89-year-old former monarch has been…
Belgium

King Albert and Princess Delphine show father-daughter affection for the first time

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18th February 2023
King Albert and Princess Delphine have been pictured greeting each other warmly for the first time in public. The royals attended the annual Mass for deceased Royal Family members at the Church of Our Lady of Laeken in Brussels. As the royals arrive at the church, Princess Delphine, 54, greets her brother, King Philippe, and sister-in-law, Queen Mathilde, with a kiss on the cheek. She…
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Belgium

Belgian royal yacht for sale

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15th August 2021
A royal yacht belonging to Belgium’s former monarch, King Albert II and his wife, Queen Paola, is on the market. The couple has put the boat on sale for two million euros, according to Belgian media. The Alpa IV has belonged to Albert and Paola for over 12 years. It…
Belgium

King Albert in first public appearance since admitting illegitimate daughter

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18th February 2020
Belgium’s King Albert II accompanied his wife to church on Monday, the first time he’s been seen on an official royal duty since his statement confirming he has fathered a child outside their marriage. King Albert and Queen Paola joined other Belgian royals at the service held in Brussels every year in memory of family members who have passed away. Albert, who ruled Belgium between…
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Belgium

King Albert has successful heart procedure, recovering at home

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3rd May 2018
King Albert II of Belgium has undergone two successful heart procedures in the past couple of weeks. The first was on 19 April with the Belgian Royal Palace saying that it had been successful. A second surgery, which was said to be a minimally invasive procedure, took place on 30 April; the 83-year-old King had a new valve put in place. The procedures took place at the Cliniques Universitaires…
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