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

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1st July 2023
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

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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…
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Belgium's King Albert taken to hospital

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27th June 2023
King Albert II of Belgium is being treated in hospital for dehydration.The king, who turned 89 just a few weeks ago, was taken in for treatment after becoming unwell at home.His wife, Queen Paola, is at his side.His eldest son, King Philippe of the Belgians, has…
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Biotech, Navy, art and a sad goodbye as the Dutch State Visit to Belgium draws to a close

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23rd June 2023
Thursday marked the last day of the State Visit that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying to Belgium – but last doesn’t mean less busy.The day began in Leuven, where the four royals visited Imec. This facility works in research for the chip tech sector, which is assuming an increasing strategic relevance for the independence of Europe in the semiconductors…
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King Felipe privately pays homage to King Baudouin on 30th anniversary of his passing

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10th June 2023
King Felipe completed another engagement in Granada last weekend, after the military parade that marked National Armed Forces Day.Still in his military uniform, but no longer wearing the orders, His Majesty took part in a small commemorative ceremony for King Baudouin of the Belgians, in the year that marks the 30th anniversary of his death. On Saturday, 3rd June, His Majesty…
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Princess Elisabeth to undergo summer training with the military

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19th May 2023
Princess Elisabeth will spend part of her summer at a military camp, the Belgian Royal Palace announced earlier this week.The future queen, currently studying at Oxford in the United Kingdom, will take part in a military training camp after learning to use a new version of the Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle at a training weekend in March.The Belgian Royal Palace announced…
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