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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 hospitalised since 27 June.He was initially taken to the hospital after feeling unwell; there, it was determined that he was…
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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 Palace initially said he would remain in hospital for a couple of days. However, on June 28th 2023, a short statement confirmed…
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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…
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Climate change, crowds and even more tiaras for day 2 of the Dutch State Visit to Belgium

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23rd June 2023
The second day of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s State Visit to Belgium began bright and early, despite the glittering banquet from the night before.The first stop for the day was Gare Maritime à Tour & Taxis, in Brussels, where the Dutch royals were joined by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians to attend Climate Tech Forum, a forum on climate…
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King Philippe speaks of the 'power of love' as he reviews the Chelsea Pensioners at Founder's Day Parade

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9th June 2023
The King of the Belgians has spoken of hope for the future and the ‘power of love’ during his address at the traditional Founder’s Parade at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.King Philippe was guest of honour at the annual parade which marks the foundation of the institution for retired soldiers by King Charles II.There is often a royal guest at Founder’s Day and in the…
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