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Belgian monarchy launches virtual tour of the Royal Palace

You can now visit the Royal Palace of Brussels without moving away from your computer screen. Earlier this week, the Belgian Royal Palace launched a new website on which you can discover the Royal Palace at 360°. Each summer, the Royal Palace of Brussels opens its doors to visitors so they can discover the main workplace of the Belgian Royal Family. Traditionally, the Royal Palace is open for…
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A muted reaction from Belgium's press on the appearance of a new princess

In the end, it was a good day to bury controversial royal news. The decision of a court to convert the illegitimate daughter of King Albert II into HRH Princess Delphine of Belgium came on a day the country finally got a new government and that’s reflected in the press coverage of this regal surprise. For while Delphine Saxe-Coburg makes headlines, they are muted and well down the news…
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Why exactly is King Albert's illegitimate daughter now titled 'princess'?

The daughter born outside of marriage to the man who ruled Belgium for almost twenty years now shares the royal status of her half brothers and sister. Delphine Saxe-Coburg, illegitimate daughter of King Albert II of Belgium, has been made a princess by a court and can use the style of HRH. But why has this king’s illegitimate child been granted royal status? For centuries, illegitimate…
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King Philippe steers government formation into last phase

King Philippe has received the preformateurs for the last time before the new government will officially be formed. His Majesty has reaffirmed his trust in the two politicians he has tasked with the formation of a new government by the 1st of October. It promises to be a close call for the new government because, after almost 500 days since the election, there are still unresolved issues between…
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