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Queens of Belgium and Spain attend inaugural session of the XII edition of the "European Development Days"

Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the inaugural session of the XII edition of the “European Development Days 2018” on Tuesday in Brussels, Belgium. This forum is the largest in Europe for international cooperation and development. Additionally, its primary theme focuses on gender equality and the empowerment participation of females in sustainable…
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Princess Astrid on mandatory rest after dealing with severe sleep issues

Princess Astrid of Belgium hasn’t carried out a single official engagement since the 20th of February. Now the Belgian Royal Palace has confirmed the Princess is suffering from severe sleep problems and is taking some mandatory rest now. This year Princess Astrid of Belgium has only undertaken six official engagements. This is not normal for the sister of King Philippe who likes to support…
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Delphine Boël to ask court for former Belgian King's DNA

Delphine Boël, the supposed daughter of King Albert II of Belgium, is going to court tomorrow to demand a sample of the former King’s DNA.  She has been fighting to be recognised as his daughter. Her case had been declared inadmissible, but she has appealed this decision. Considering the age of the King, she wishes to preserve the DNA for when her appeal overturns the original decision if…
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King Albert II of Belgium to receive treatment for narrowing of heart valve

King Albert II of Belgium is to undergo testing to determine treatment for the narrowing of a heart valve, the Belgian Royal Palace announced this morning. The Palace said in a press release, “His Majesty King Albert II is suffering from an aortic stenosis that requires treatment that will be adapted to his situation.” He was admitted to Saint-Luc University Hospital in Brussels today…
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