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Princess Astrid of Belgium fractures vertebrae while exercising

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5th September 2021
On Friday, the Belgian Royal Palace announced that Princess Astrid had fractured several vertebrae while exercising.  According to the press release, the accident happened during “a sports activity in the private sphere,” according to the press release. Fortunately, Her Royal Highness did not have to be hospitalised but will have to rest and recover at home.  As a result of the…
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Princess Elisabeth to study at Oxford this fall

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31st August 2021
The Duchess of Brabant is headed to the United Kingdom to further her education, the Belgian Royal House announced on Tuesday. In a press release, it was announced that Princess Elisabeth would begin her studies at Lincoln College, which is connected to Oxford University, in October, taking the History and Politics course. The Belgian Royal House noted that Princess Elisabeth passed the…
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Who is Prince Gabriel of Belgium?

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20th August 2021
The 20th of August is a day of celebrations in the Belgian Royal Family because King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s second child celebrates his birthday.  In 2021, the day will be even more special, as the sovereign couple’s first son will turn 18, which, in Belgium…
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Belgian royal yacht for sale

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15th August 2021
A royal yacht belonging to Belgium’s former monarch, King Albert II and his wife, Queen Paola, is on the market. The couple has put the boat on sale for two million euros, according to Belgian media. The Alpa IV has belonged to Albert and Paola for over 12 years. It has four bedrooms and has room for 12 guests. The couple bought the yacht in 2009 for over 4.6 million euros and used it on…
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Tokyo calling for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

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23rd July 2021
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are getting into the Olympic spirit this week as they have held video calls with Belgian athletes in Tokyo for the Summer Olympic Games. The King and Queen held several video calls in the Royal Palace of Brussels on…
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Belgium's royals conclude National Day with visits to care homes

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22nd July 2021
National Day in Belgium has been marked with scaled down celebrations on Wednesday, tinted by a sombre atmosphere.  The King was visibly moved when, during the military parade, images of the damage caused by the devastating floods that have hit Belgium in the past weeks were projected on the giant screens. His Majesty was seen drying tears, touched by the tragedy that has caused the death of…
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