King Albert of Belgium has been hospitalized because he presented dehydration symptoms, as reported on Tuesday by the Royal Palace. “She is conscious and tests are being carried out,” said a spokesman for the Palace, adding that hospitalization has been decided as a precaution.
The father of the current monarch in office, Felipe of Belgium, last participated in an official act last may 31when he went with his wife to the delivery of the Reina Paola Education Award in the royal castle of Laeken.
Both were seen holding hands and smiling, helping each other to walk with their own canes. Born in 1934, Albert became king at the age of 59, after the sudden death of his brother, King Baudouin, in 1993. Albert II abdicated on July 21, 2013 in favor of his eldest son, Philip , although he retains the title of king.
Source: Lasexta
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