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Court orders Belgian ex-king to take paternity test
Reuters, Published on 05/11/2018
» BRUSSELS: The Brussels appeals court has ordered the retired king of Belgium to take a DNA paternity test, overturning an earlier ruling in a suit brought by 50-year-old artist Delphine Boel.
The Grand Farewell
Guru, Nimarta Narang, Published on 20/10/2017
» It's a difficult month for Thailand. Preparations for the royal funeral are well under way as people from all over the country, and world, are making arrangements to pay their respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Queen of the Netherlands to pay tribute
News, Published on 12/10/2017
» Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will attend the royal cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 26.
Japanese emperor begins three days of mourning for King
Published on 14/10/2016
» TOKYO: Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Friday began a three-day mourning period for His Majesty King Bhumibol, the Imperial Household Agency announced.
'Pigeon blood' ruby sells for record $30 million
AFP, Published on 13/05/2015
» GENEVA - A 25.59 carat "pigeon blood" ruby sold for a world record $30.33 million at auction in Geneva while a rare pink diamond believed to have once belonged to Napoleon's niece fetched $15.9 million, Sotheby's said.
Belgian queen Fabiola's funeral draws world royalty
AFP, Published on 12/12/2014
» BRUSSELS - Global royalty from as far afield as Japan and Thailand attended the windswept funeral Friday of Belgium's former queen Fabiola, widow of the popular King Baudoin, following her death last week aged 86.
Wat Pho eighth in travel poll
Published on 05/10/2013
» Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn or Wat Pho in Bangkok has been ranked eighth among unique attractions in Asia by the travel website TripAdvisor.
Belgium ushers in a new king
AFP, Published on 21/07/2013
» Belgium turns a page of history Sunday, ushering in its seventh king, Philippe, on a day of celebrations against a backdrop of continuing concern over the future of a divided nation.
UPDATE: Belgian king to abdicate
AFP, Published on 03/07/2013
» Belgium's King Albert II on Wednesday announced his abdication in favour of his son Philippe after two decades at the helm of the tiny country.
Belgian royals unveil bridge logo
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2013
» Crown Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde presided over a ceremony on Thursday to inaugurate the new Thai-Belgian Bridge logo.