Belgium: first meeting between the king and his father's biological daughter

Belgian artist Princess Delphine of Saxe-Cobourg, also known by her former name Delphine Boel, in Brussels, October 5, 2020. REUTERS / Yves Herman

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The new Princess of Belgium, Her Royal Highness Delphine of Saxe-Coburg, fought for many years to be recognized by her father, King Albert II, who reigned in Belgium from 1993 to 2013. She met her demi -brother, King Philippe.

It's a first.

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With our correspondent in Brussels,

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", that's how King Philippe and his half-sister, Princess Delphine, called their first meeting.

It was at Laeken Castle, one of the properties of the royal family.

A meeting that comes after years of legal proceedings, the epilogue of which took place a fortnight ago.

The Brussels Court of Appeal then

as a member of the royal family.

She now has the right to bear the surname of Saxe-Coburg and enjoys the title of princess.

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 ", specifies the royal palace.

A three-hour meeting " 

 " explained Philippe and Delphine in a joint press release accompanied by a photo. 

attitude

contrasts with that of his father.

Albert II, who did everything to deny this paternity, but who had to recognize the evidence of the DNA analysis imposed by justice, has no contact with Delphine, his legitimate daughter, born of an extra-marital relationship in 1968.

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