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Belgian King Albert II to step down in favor of son

Belgium's King Albert II said on Wednesday he would abdicate and leave the throne to his son on July 21, saying he felt too old to carry out his duties properly.

 

"I realize that my age and my health are no longer allowing me to carry out my duties as I would like to," the 79-year-old monarch said in a televised address. (Reuters)

 


פרסום ראשון: 07.03.13, 19:44