Senin , 22 Jul 2013, 01:22 WIB

Some facts and figures about Belgium's monarchy

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BRUSSELS - Here is a brief look at the state of Belgium's monarchy as King Albert abdicates, making his son Prince Phillipe the country's seventh king.   NO RULING QUEENS? Not...

Rabu , 03 Jul 2013, 23:40 WIB

Belgium's King will abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Philippe

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BRUSSELS - , fueling rumors the 79-year-old will abdicate in favor of his son,  Wednesday's announcement had been rumored for weeks and ends nearly two decades of steady reign over a fractious kingdom, one which has been increasingly torn apart by political strife between northern Dutch-speaking Flanders and French-speaking southern Wallonia. Frail at 79, King Albert will be handing...