The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 so I'm watching the Tour de France and suddenly they say this: "Incoming news from the royal house, this evening will king Alber II adress the nation on the four big television stations and their radio Could it be that he will retire? more information on the site of the news." so I go to that site and this is what I read: Koning Albert kondigt vanavond troonsafstand aan (King Albert anounces abdication tonight. rest of the article An inside source says it could be that he will retire and pass the crown to his son Filip. This news isn't confirmed yet. The speech is at 18h GMT+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crieff Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Oh man, Filip as king not sure what to think of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 me neither, but he isn't that childish anymore like he used to be let us be happy that it won't be king Laurent :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodder Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Dutch media also announced his speech. De Belgische krant De Tijd heeft van een kabinetschef vernomen dat Koning Albert II op 21 juli aftreedt. http://www.nu.nl/buitenland/3517080/belgische-koning-kondigt-aftreden-aan.html You better start collecting some money, the changing of the Dutch throne on april 30th this year, costed more than 5,7 million euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayden Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 :o This sounds interesting. Has there been any economic / social issues that would make retire? Or just getting to that age..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Copycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crieff Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 ^^ Just age I think Laurent would be funny indeed :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 :o This sounds interesting. Has there been any economic / social issues that would make retire? Or just getting to that age..? the only issue that could cause this is because there is nothing elections are in '14 so he has all the time he wants to give it to Filip and prepare him wonder how Filip will coope with De Wever :lol: ^^ Just age I think Laurent would be funny indeed :P could also be a reason :laugh3: imagine all the wars he could start with just visiting places :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Copycat my country my news :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crieff Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 the only issue that could cause this is because there is nothing elections are in '14 so he has all the time he wants to give it to Filip and prepare him wonder how Filip will coope with De Wever :lol:[/color] could also be a reason :laugh3: imagine all the wars he could start with just visiting places :lol: Well, me too, I was just thinking about that, I hope he can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Well, me too, I was just thinking about that, I hope he can... I hope he understands him, seen his poor Dutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crieff Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 for the non Dutch speaking people: Belgian king to address nation amid abdication speculation BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert II will give a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, the royal palace said, amid frenzied speculation in the local media that the 79-year-old monarch will step down. "The core council of ministers has convened in the presence of the king. The king will speak to the people at 1800 (12:00 p.m. EDT) via a radio and television address," the palace said in a statement. Local newspapers, quoting government sources, reported that the monarch will announce his resignation. His son Philippe, 53, is next in line to the throne in the small nation where European Union headquarters are located. link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayden Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I have absolutely no idea who any of these people are, apart from that they are politicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Ideal time to get rid of the monarchy altogether. Try and do it whilst you can. (Not sure how you should do that, by the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crieff Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I hope he understands him, seen his poor Dutch [/color] ... and De Wever's poor French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Philippe? wasn't that the Spanish prince :thinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Ideal time to get rid of the monarchy altogether. Try and do it whilst you can. (Not sure how you should do that, by the way) why should we? apart from the Red Devils is it one of the few things that holds this country together ... and De Wever's poor French :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 I have absolutely no idea who any of these people are, apart from that they are politicians. Hannah (The Master) and I are talking about how Filip would talk with our main politician Bart De Wever who is now major of Antwerp but actually wants to be prime minister he wants to make Flanders independent :blank: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crieff Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 why should we? apart from the Red Devils is it one of the few things that holds this country together[/color] THIS I have absolutely no idea who any of these people are, apart from that they are politicians. Laurent: other son of King Albert, and uhm, special guy :P De Wever: flemish natonalist politician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayden Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Ideal time to get rid of the monarchy altogether. Try and do it whilst you can. (Not sure how you should do that, by the way) What's wrong with monarchies? :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Screw holding things together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 now it sounds like we're living on the edge of a revolution but actually is everyone watching the Tour de France on telly :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crieff Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Screw holding things together. Splitting up Belgium would be very useless, why would we do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Screw holding things together. working on it :nice: BELGIUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Splitting up Belgium would be very useless, why would we do it? :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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