Belgium

Belgium's past, present and future rulers show support for country's economy

The King of the Belgians has been pictured with his predecessor and his heir as the country’s royal family continued their very public support for local tourism. King Philippe, King Albert II and Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant were photographed together as Belgium’s royals visited a popular spot to encourage others to holiday at home. [getty src=”1253065735&#8243…
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Prince Joachim given fine of €10,400 for breaking quarantine measures

Prince Joachim of Belgium has been given a fine of €10,400 for breaking quarantine measures in Spain. Prince Joachim tested positive for the coronavirus after visiting Córdoba. He had travelled there after flying to Madrid from Belgium without going into quarantine for two weeks as required. It was initially reported that a private party he attended had more than 15 people present and…
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Statue of King Leopold II removed in Belgium

A controversial statue of King Leopold II has been removed in Belgium after it was vandalised by protesters. The statue is to undergo repairs, however, it is unlikely to return to public display and could end up in a museum. There have long been calls for the statue of…
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Belgium's royals make first appearance since Prince Joachim's quarantine row

Prince Joachim’s parents have said they won’t be discussing the row surrounding their son after he was diagnosed with coronavirus during a trip to Spain. Princess Astrid of Belgium, Joachim’s mother, told press that she had no comment on the controversy which began this weekend after it was confirmed the prince had been at a party in Cordoba, breaking rules in place to stop the…
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King Philippe's nephew diagnosed with coronavirus

Prince Joachim, the 28-year-old nephew of King Philippe of the Belgians, has tested positive for the Coronavirus after attending a private party in Spain last Tuesday. [getty src=”805167280″ width=”594″ height=”396″] Spanish newspaper El Confidencial obtained an internal document from the Andalusian government which states that 27 people held a private…
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