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Belgium’s King Albert taken to hospital

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27th June 2023
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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 treatment and is alert. He is expected to stay in hospital for a few more days while his condition is monitored.

Albert’s younger son, Prince Laurent, has been seen visiting his father.

King Albert ruled Belgium from 1993 until 2013 when he stepped aside in favour of King Philippe. The tenth anniversary of his abdication is on July 21st 2023.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.