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Belgium's King Albert reveals plans for days after he leaves hospital

King Albert II of Belgium has a major engagement lined up – even though he’s still being treated in hospital. As the former monarch continues his recovery from symptoms of dehydration under medical supervision, it’s been confirmed that he plans to attend events to mark the tenth anniversary of the reign of his son, King Philippe. Philippe will celebrate a decade as King of…
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King Albert of Belgium's hospital stay extended

The former Belgian monarch, Albert II, is to stay in hospital longer than first expected after being admitted with dehydration. The king, who is 89, was admitted early on the morning of June 27th 2023 after his health gave cause for concern. Belgium’s Royal…
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The court request that has surprised Belgium's royals

The daughter born outside marriage to King Albert II of Belgium has asked a court to make her royal. Delphine Boel, who Albert acknowledged as his illegitimate daughter after a lengthy legal case, says she wants to be the same as his other children, titles included. The comments came as the final hearing in her court battle with Albert took place. Her lawyer, speaking after the case, revealed…
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Belgian people "very dissapointed" in King Albert II

The Belgians have expressed their disappointment, sadness and even anger over yesterday’s news that former King Albert refuses, once again, to recognise his alleged daughter, Delphine Boël. The once well-respected King of the Belgians is no longer the popular King he once was. Yesterday news broke that King Albert of the Belgians refuses once again to give a DNA sample to determine the…
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