Belgium

Anniversary celebrations under way in Belgium with special photos to mark King Philippe's 10 years on the throne

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12th July 2023
The Belgian Royal Palace has released new images to mark the tenth anniversary of King Philippe’s ascension to the Belgian throne. Ten photos were released showing the King and Queen Mathilde in casual and formal wear to mark the first big anniversary of His Majesty’s reign. Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace Michel…
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King Albert of Belgium set to leave hospital

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5th July 2023
King Albert of Belgium is set to leave hospital tomorrow. The Belgian Royal Palace has informed Belgian reporter Wim Dehandschutter that the King will be discharged around 2 pm on 5 July and will continue to recover at home. The 89-year-old former monarch has been…
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What's the correct title for Belgium's monarch?

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3rd July 2023
How do you correctly title the King of Belgium? Is it “of Belgium” or “of the Belgians”? We explain below: With King Albert of Belgium hospitalised, some have questioned why he’s called “King Albert of Belgium” while his son is titled “King Philippe of the Belgians.” The answer is actually quite simple. The reigning monarch and their…
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King Albert of Belgium's hospital stay extended

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28th June 2023
The former Belgian monarch, Albert II, is to stay in hospital longer than first expected after being admitted with dehydration. The king, who is 89, was admitted early on the morning of June 27th 2023 after his health gave cause for concern. Belgium’s Royal…
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Belgium's King Albert taken to hospital

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27th June 2023
King Albert II of Belgium is being treated in hospital for dehydration. The king, who turned 89 just a few weeks ago, was taken in for treatment after becoming unwell at home. His wife, Queen Paola, is at his side. His eldest son, King Philippe of the Belgians, has cancelled his planned engagement for the day to visit his father. Doctors say that King Albert is responding well to…
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Friendship glitters in Belgium as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcome King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima for State Visit

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22nd June 2023
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have begun a three-day State Visit to Belgium that will see them travelling all around the country.  On Tuesday, 20th June, the Dutch monarch and consort boarded a train and arrived in Brussels. They were then driven to the Royal Palace, where they received the official welcome from King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.  The two monarchs then reviewed…
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