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Abdication of Albert II and Oath of Philippe, 21 July 2013
In this thread you can post during the 21st of July. There will be an abdication, Te Deum, Oath in parlament and the military parade.
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07-10-2013, 02:24 AM
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The government released the exact time sheadule for the 21st of july
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9h Te Deum in the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral in Brussels
10h30. Abdication ceremony of King Albert II at the Royal Palace of Brussels
12h Swearing in of King Philip at the Palace of the Nation. After the oat gun shots are fired.
13h The Royal Family salute the people from the balcony of the Royal Palace on the Place des Palais
14h10. Tribute of the new king to the Unknown Soldier, Congress Column
16h05 King Philip inspects the civil and military forces
17h Military and civilian parade, Paleizenplein
19h Philippe and mathilde participate in the Party in the Park, in the Royal Park
23H. The Royal Family attends the fireworks at the Palace of Academies on the Place des Palais
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07-10-2013, 06:27 PM
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This thread will be closed until July 21st
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07-21-2013, 02:47 AM
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The Royal Family has left Laeken now.
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07-21-2013, 02:49 AM
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Do we have a live stream?
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07-21-2013, 02:52 AM
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07-21-2013, 03:04 AM
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They all seem very nice dresses.
Queen Paola clearly emocionated
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07-21-2013, 03:16 AM
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what a beautiful cathedral the brussels one is!
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07-21-2013, 03:23 AM
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Queen Paola sat down during the Te Deum. Maybe her health is not as good as she looks. I suppose it is a good thing that they are retiring.
Edit: After sitting down for 5 minutes she stood up again. Myabe she needed the rest.
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07-21-2013, 03:32 AM
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THe family is now leaving the cathedral. A big applause for the RF. People are wishing Filip well. Also, ALbert and Paola are making a little farewell tour among the well wishers. The abdication ceremony starts in about a hour.
http://www.deredactie.be/polopoly_fs...3065756933.jpg
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07-21-2013, 03:41 AM
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the royal family went out of the cathedral after te deum to greet the crowds. paola is tearing up, the crowds are offering them presents and are all wishing them to "rest".
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07-21-2013, 03:49 AM
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I'm watching television and really regret I can't be in Brussels. The royals seem very relaxed and the crowd is cheering and singing. Very nice to see!
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07-21-2013, 04:25 AM
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The abdiction ceremony starts.
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07-21-2013, 04:28 AM
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Here they come...
A picture of the room:
http://www.deredactie.be/polopoly_fs...1955893447.jpg
Queen Paola is really emotional today. She cried as the King thanked her for her support during the past 20 years.
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I thought the children of the crown prince couple would be making an appearance at the cathedral today. Do we know when we will see them?
Queen and Mathilde looked lovely today. Emotional ceremony but so far its a nice one.
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07-21-2013, 04:32 AM
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On the left theres the minister of justice/law (she was responsible for the abdication document), on the right the prime minister. Albert has just thanked his wife, such a beautiful moment 
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I thought the children of the crown prince couple would be making an appearance at the cathedral today. Do we know when we will see them?
Queen and Mathilde looked lovely today. Emotional ceremony but so far its a nice one.
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They will appear on the balcony :)
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07-21-2013, 04:36 AM
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mathilde is crying after the speech of the king... bless her...
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