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Belgium's royals mark the centenary of the end of World War One

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11th November 2018
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have begun a series of tributes to those killed during the First World War as the centenary of the end of the conflict approaches. The King and Queen attended a special concert held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice and to honour all those who died during the four years of the war. The musical tribute took place at the Royal Palace in…
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Belgian King and Queen to go on state visit to Portugal

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21st October 2018
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are to pay a state visit to Portugal. Monday will begin their three-day journey that will last from 22 to 24 October. The visit is on the invitation of the President of Portugal. Their Majesties, who will be accompanied by various federal and regional government officials and entrepreneurs, will spend two days in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, and one…
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Queen Paola back home from hospital following stroke

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27th September 2018
The Belgian Royal Palace has released an update on the health issues of Queen Paola of Belgium, the wife of the abdicated King Albert of Belgium. In the statement, it is revealed that Her Majesty was allowed to return home from the hospital and that she is doing well. On…
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BREAKING: Queen Paola of Belgium suffers stroke

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26th September 2018
The Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) is reporting that Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium suffered a stroke last night. She was vacationing in Venice with her husband, King Albert of Belgium. She will be flown back to Belgium via Melsbroek Airport this afternoon. There are no details on the severity of the stroke. She is 81 years old and has suffered from several health problems…
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Queen Paola celebrates birthday quietly in Italy

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11th September 2018
Queen Paola of the Belgians celebrated her 81st birthday on Tuesday. She marked this special occasion together with her husband King Albert in her birth country of Italy, without her children. Queen Paola and King Albert of Belgium have not spent many days at their home, Castle Belvédère in Laeken, Brussels this summer. The pair has been spotted in at least three different countries over the…
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