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# Albert II

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Belgium's former king ordered to pay €5,000-a-day for failing to take paternity test

Albert II has always refused to acknowledge he may be the father of artist Delphine Boel.

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May 16th 2019, 10:30 PM

Former king of Belgium (79) faces paternity court case

A 45-year-old artist has long sought recognition as the daughter of the former king – and how she’s taking legal action.

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Sep 3rd 2013, 10:00 PM

New king takes throne in Belgium after father abdicates

King Albert II relinquished the throne paving the way for his eldest son to become the country’s seventh monarch.

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Jul 21st 2013, 11:50 AM