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…
King Albert of Belgium's hospital stay extended
28th June 2023
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…
King Albert II has released a press release expressing his support for the meeting between his son, King Philippe, and his daughter from an extramarital affair, Princess Delphine.
The statement from King Albert says: “I unreservedly support the press release that…
The court request that has surprised Belgium's royals
11th September 2020
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…
They were an unexpected king and queen and their royal romance has weathered several storms but today King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium will mark their sixty first wedding anniversary. The couple, who married on July 2nd 1959 in Brussels, now live quietly following…
Belgian royals attend memorial Mass for deceased family members
20th February 2019
Most of the Belgian royal family was present in Laeken yesterday for the annual memorial Mass for deceased family members. The service took place in the Church of Our Lady of Laeken which also houses the royal family vault. The church was built in memory of Queen…
Belgian people "very dissapointed" in King Albert II
2nd February 2019
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…