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King Philippe's nephew diagnosed with coronavirus

Prince Joachim, the 28-year-old nephew of King Philippe of the Belgians, has tested positive for the Coronavirus after attending a private party in Spain last Tuesday. Embed from Getty Images Spanish newspaper El Confidencial obtained an internal document from the Andalusian government which states that 27 people held a private party in a residence in Cordoba. Gatherings of over 15 people…
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Prince Amedeo and Princess Elisabetta of Belgium expecting their second child

Prince Amedeo of Belgium and his wife, Princess Elisabetta are expecting their second child. The son of Princess Astrid of Belgium and his wife will be adding another baby to their family this summer/autumn. Rumours had been swirling for a while, but Royal Central can now confirm that the happy news is true. Prince Amedeo of Belgium and his wife, Princess Elisabetta “Lili” are…
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Princess Astrid begins trip to Mexico to strengthen Belgian-Mexican ties

Princess Astrid, the sister of King Philippe of Belgium, left for Mexico on the 16th February to lead a trade delegation to boost trade links between the two countries. Her party will consist of federal and regional politicians, together with just over two hundred business leaders. The keenness of Belgium to boost the links between the two countries can be seen by the fact that the last trade…
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Belgian Royal Family hosts Christmas concert

The Belgian Royal family has hosted their annual Christmas concert this afternoon. The Royal Family organises the event annually to thank their staff. King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, their four children, King Albert, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz have attended the annual…
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In pictures: Mass held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of King Baudouin's death

This morning the royal families of Belgium, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein got together to attend a mass commemorating the 25th anniversary of the death of King Baudouin of the Belgians. Even though many royals were present, some important family members notably absent. This morning, a special mass was organised to commemorate King Baudouin of the Belgians. The fifth King of Belgium died…
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