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King Felipe of Spain apologises to Belgium's queen after arriving late for palace lunch

King Felipe of Spain issued an apology to the Belgian royals after traffic delays meant he and Queen Letizia ended up being late for a long planned lunch in Brussels.Felipe and Letizia are in the Belgian capital to see a cultural festival, Europalia, which has a special focus on Spain this year.Ahead of that visit, they were invited to the Royal Palace in Brussels to see their friends…
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Belgium's spare finds out that growing up royal means everyone's talking about you

Prince Gabriel of Belgium has discovered that growing up a royal brings its own unusual aspects.As the second in line to the throne turns 22, papers in his home country are already speculating about who he might marry.However, in a sign of changing times, it is the prince who is being spoken about as a potential consort to a future ruler.Prince Gabriel of Belgium poses for a birthday…
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Royal make up artist shares hints that make queen and future queen picture perfect

The make up artist trusted by a queen and future queen has been sharing tips ahead of one of the biggest days in her royal clients’ diaries.Belgium’s Queen Mathilde and her eldest child, Princess Elisabeth, are set to take centre stage in their country’s National Day celebrations on July 21.Now, the woman who helps them look picture perfect has revealed what working with…
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Belgium's King Philippe introduces two new family members

King Philippe of the Belgians has revealed why he doesn’t wear a crown and no one really noticed because he also brought along a puppy.The Belgian king was answering questions sent to him after he issued a social media invitation to grill him on any subject as part of his 65th birthday celebrations. Members of the public were able to submit questions to the Belgian king to learn more…
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