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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde release powerful statement after visit to shelter for Ukrainian refugees

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10th March 2022
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians visited an emergency shelter for Ukrainian refugees managed by FEDASIL, the Belgian Federal Agency for the reception of asylum seekers.Their Majesties arrived in the structure on Wednesday, 9th March 2022, after making the short journey from Brussels to Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, a small municipality on the outskirts of the Belgian…
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Statue of King Leopold II could be melted down as Belgium debates its colonial past

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23rd February 2022
A statue of the controversial king Leopold II in Brussels could be removed and melted down as Belgian authorities consider how to deal with the country’s past colonialism. The bronze statue, from the 19th century, is located in the centre of Brussels, close to the Royal Palace.A group of historians, architects and other specialists, commissioned by the Brussels regional government, has…
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Queen Paola and King Albert reveal why they didn't get divorced

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18th February 2022
Queen Paola and King Albert have spoken openly of how their marriage survived despite them beginning negotiations to divorice.In a new TV programme focussed on Paola, the couple reveal that lawyers were already drawing up terms for them to part when they decided to give their marriage another go. And they both confess that their tumultuous relationship had a big impact on their three children…
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde begin official Middle East visit in Oman

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4th February 2022
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have embarked on an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates that will last until Saturday. The state plane carrying the royal couple, who are travelling accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès, the Minister of Economy and Employment Pierre-Yves Dermagne and the Minister of Energy Tinne Van der…
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