royal family
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royal families
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Under changes to Belgian law in 2013, only a few members of the royal family are entitled to public allowances - King Philippe, his father King Albert II, Prince Laurent and Princess Astrid.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The decision comes after a fraught few years in which the Sussexes have repeatedly aired criticisms about the royal family and Prince Harry launched several lawsuits against the British tabloids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Liechtenstein's current ruler, Prince Hans-Adam II, has been the head of their royal family since 1989.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Reporting about the president’s new, $400 million luxury Boeing 747-8 “gifted” to him by the Qatari royal family.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
The royal family lives here, although the government is based in Amsterdam, the capital.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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