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Belgium's ex-King Albert finally receives daughter Delphine
Read full article: Belgium's ex-King Albert finally receives daughter DelphineBelgium's royal scandal that has riveted the nation and damaged those involved reached a new milestone when former King Albert II reunited with the daughter he fathered out of wedlock over half a century ago. Capping a momentous few weeks, Albert II, and his wife Queen Paola met the former Delphine Boel, who is now recognized as Her Royal Highness Princess Delphine after a bitter two-decade paternity fight. Capping a momentous few weeks, the ex-king and his wife Queen Paola received the former Delphine Boel at their residence, the 18th Century Belvedere Castle outside Brussels. Boel, a 52-year-old artist, last month won recognition as Her Royal Highness Princess Delphine following a bitter two-decade paternity fight. Princess Delphine is an artist known for her quirky, sometimes outrageous, statues that could even have references to her royal father.
Belgium's new princess sees no need to be treated as royalty
Read full article: Belgium's new princess sees no need to be treated as royaltyBelgium's artist and sculptor Delphine Boel leaves after a press conference in Brussels, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)BRUSSELS – Delphine Boel has been acknowledged as Belgian Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg, after a two-decade royal paternity scandal. Princess Delphine said the turning point in her relationship with Albert II came when he denied she was his daughter two decades ago. Boel bears a striking resemblance to certain members of the royal family, including Albert II. “If you ask me whether I am expecting anything from the Royal family, as I said, I am not expecting anything.
Paternity ruling nudges Delphine Boel to Belgian royalty
Read full article: Paternity ruling nudges Delphine Boel to Belgian royaltyArtist and sculptor Delphine Boel is on the cusp of officially becoming a Belgian princess after a Brussels court on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 ruled in her favor in a decades-old royal paternity scandal pitting her against former King Albert II. (AP PhotoVirginia Mayo, File)Artist and sculptor Delphine Boel is on the cusp of officially becoming a Belgian princess after a Brussels court ruled in her favor Thursday in a decades-old royal paternity scandal pitting her against former King Albert II. The breakthrough ruling came a month earlier than expected, but not a moment too soon for the 52-year-old Boel. The lawyers said Thursday that the ruling should provide encouragement “to numerous children that had to go through the same ordeal." Boel has always said that she brought the paternity case because she was angry at having been cold-shouldered by the royal family.
Who are the famous people with coronavirus? A list of all the celebrities, politicians, athletes tied to COVID-19
Read full article: Who are the famous people with coronavirus? A list of all the celebrities, politicians, athletes tied to COVID-19Tom Hanks and Rita WilsonThe couple were in Australia when they tested positive. He was not aware of any direct contact with any infected person.”Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms. Idris ElbaThe actor and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre, have coronavirus, according to social media along with published news articles. I tested positive for COVID19.