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    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - In the history of currency, earplugs have, unsurprisingly, never been widely used or accepted. So when a man offered Belgian artist Delphine Boël 10,000 earplugs for her print "The Source of Identity" at the Truc Troc contemporary ar

  2. Tough Times for the Worlds Royals
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    By Robert Frank If you think it’s good to be king, consider the current plight of Belgium’s King Albert II. Because of the European financial crisis and dour mood toward plutocrats and aristocrats alike, King Albert II is now using part of his multimilli

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    Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (L) walks with King Albert II at the Laeken Royal Palace in Brussels February 1, 2012.

    Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (L) walks with King Albert II at the Laeken Royal Palace in Brussels February 1, 2012. View Photo »

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    David Cameron's spokesman said Monday it would not be "appropriate" to use taxpayer funds for

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    By Frances Robinson TESSENDERLO, Belgium—Belgium is so small, you can see it all, which is what U.S. Ambassador Howard W. Gutman is trying to do.One sunny day recently, two security details, a town car and a fire brigade were driving into woods near the

  6. Tattle: Royals are cutting back
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    WHEN RICH people save, they put off buying a third car. When poor people save, they put off buying lunch. And royalty? According to the Associated Press, Belgium's King Albert II said yesterday that he'll use part of his "salary" to help pay fo

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    Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo shakes hands with King Albert II (R) before a meeting at the Laeken Royal Palace in Brussels February 1, 2012.

    Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo shakes hands with King Albert II (R) before a meeting at the Laeken Royal Palace in Brussels February 1, 2012. View Photo »

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  9. Belgium’s king becomes latest European royals to take austerity steps as economic crisis drags
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    BRUSSELS — Belgium’s King Albert II on Monday said he’ll use part of his salary to help pay for the upkeep on his properties, making him the latest European royal whose pocketbook is being squeezed by the economic woes afflicting the continent. The finan

  10. Belgian royals latest to join austerity drive
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    Yves Logghe / AP FILE In this Dec. 24, 2011 file photo, Belgium's King Albert II delivers his traditional Christmas speech at the Royal Palace in Brussels. King Albert says he is joining all Belgians in the austerity drive to keep the budget within limit

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About King Albert II

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Albert II (French: Albert Félix Humbert Théodore Christian Eugène Marie, Dutch: Albert Felix Humbert Theodoor Christiaan Eugène Marie, German: Albert Felix Humbert Theodor Christian Eugen Maria) (born June 6, 1934) is the current King of the Belgians and a constitutional monarch. He is a member of the royal house "of Belgium"; formerly this... Full Article

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Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (L) speaks during an audience with Belgium's King Albert II (R) in the King's office at the Royal Castle in Laeken on February 1, 2012.
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  1. Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (L) speaks during an audience with Belgium's King Albert II (R) in the King's office at the Royal Castle in Laeken on February 1, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (L) speaks during an audience with Belgium's King Albert II (R) in the King's office at the Royal Castle in Laeken on February 1, 2012.

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  2. King Albert II of Belgium (C) speaks during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for the prominent authorities and public personalities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels on January 31, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    King Albert II of Belgium (C) speaks during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for the prominent authorities and public personalities, at the Royal Palace in Brussels on January 31, 2012.

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  3. King Albert II of Belgium and Niels Albert, of Belgium, on the podium of the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    King Albert II of Belgium and Niels Albert, of Belgium, on the podium of the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012.

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  4. King Albert II of Belgium and European Parliament President Martin Schulz (L) talk as the Belgian Royal Family receives the chairmen and presidents of the European institutions, the European Commissioners and other representatives of the European institutions, at the Royal Castle in Laeken/Laken,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    King Albert II of Belgium and European Parliament President Martin Schulz (L) talk as the Belgian Royal Family receives the chairmen and presidents of the European institutions, the European Commissioners and other representatives of the European institutions, at the Royal Castle in Laeken/Laken,...

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  5. Belgium's King Albert II attends a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives at the Royal Palace in Brussels January 25, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Belgium's King Albert II attends a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives at the Royal Palace in Brussels January 25, 2012.

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  6. King Albert II of Belgium and Queen Paola of Belgium arrive for a reception with chairmen and presidents of the European institutions, the European Commissioners and other representatives of the European institutions, at the Royal Castle in Laeken/Laken, Brussels, on January 25, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    King Albert II of Belgium and Queen Paola of Belgium arrive for a reception with chairmen and presidents of the European institutions, the European Commissioners and other representatives of the European institutions, at the Royal Castle in Laeken/Laken, Brussels, on January 25, 2012.

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  7. Belgium's King Albert II (R) and Queen Paola arrive at a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives at the Royal Palace in Brussels January 25, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Belgium's King Albert II (R) and Queen Paola arrive at a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives at the Royal Palace in Brussels January 25, 2012.

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  8. Belgium's Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health Laurette Onkelinx (PS French-speaking Socialists), King Albert II and Vice-Prime Minister and Interior Minister Joelle Milquet (cdH French-speaking christian democrats) are pictured as the Belgian Royal Family... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Belgium's Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health Laurette Onkelinx (PS French-speaking Socialists), King Albert II and Vice-Prime Minister and Interior Minister Joelle Milquet (cdH French-speaking christian democrats) are pictured as the Belgian Royal Family...

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  9. Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (L) walks with King Albert II at the Laeken Royal Palace in Brussels February 1, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (L) walks with King Albert II at the Laeken Royal Palace in Brussels February 1, 2012.

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  10. (From L) Queen Paola of Belgium, King Albert II of Belgium, pass by Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Pensions Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open Vld Flemish liberals), Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders (MR French-speaking liberals), Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    (From L) Queen Paola of Belgium, King Albert II of Belgium, pass by Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Pensions Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open Vld Flemish liberals), Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders (MR French-speaking liberals), Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo...

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  11. (L to R) Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders (MR French-speaking liberals), Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, EU Council president Herman Van Rompuy and King Albert II of Belgium stand during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for the prominent... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    (L to R) Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders (MR French-speaking liberals), Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, EU Council president Herman Van Rompuy and King Albert II of Belgium stand during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for the prominent...

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  12. French Community and Walloon Minister President Rudy Demotte (PS), Flemish Minister-President Kris Peeters (CD&V Flemish christian democrats) and King Albert II of Belgium stand during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for the prominent authorities and public personalities,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    French Community and Walloon Minister President Rudy Demotte (PS), Flemish Minister-President Kris Peeters (CD&V Flemish christian democrats) and King Albert II of Belgium stand during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for the prominent authorities and public personalities,...

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  13. Belgium's King Albert II, right, smiles as he talks with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen during a New Year reception at the royal palace in Brussels, Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Belgium's King Albert II, right, smiles as he talks with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen during a New Year reception at the royal palace in Brussels, Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012.

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  14. Belgium's King Albert II arrives for a New Year reception at the royal palace in Brussels, Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Belgium's King Albert II arrives for a New Year reception at the royal palace in Brussels, Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012.

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  15. King Albert II of Belgium (2-R) and Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin shake hands during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for various members of the NATO, the Permanent Representatives of the North Atlantic Council, members... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    King Albert II of Belgium (2-R) and Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin shake hands during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for various members of the NATO, the Permanent Representatives of the North Atlantic Council, members...

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  16. King Albert II of Belgium (L) shakes hands with NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for various members of the NATO, the Permanent Representatives of the North Atlantic Council, members of the International Secretary... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    King Albert II of Belgium (L) shakes hands with NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen during a New Year's reception organized by the Royal Family for various members of the NATO, the Permanent Representatives of the North Atlantic Council, members of the International Secretary...

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  17. Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, Queen Paola of Belgium and King Albert II of Belgium welcome French EU Commissioner for Internal Market and Services Michel Barnier as the Belgian Royal Family receives the chairmen and presidents of the European institutions, the European Commissioners... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, Queen Paola of Belgium and King Albert II of Belgium welcome French EU Commissioner for Internal Market and Services Michel Barnier as the Belgian Royal Family receives the chairmen and presidents of the European institutions, the European Commissioners...

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  18. European Parliament President Martin Schulz (L) talks to Belgium's King Albert II during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives at the Royal Palace in Brussels January 25, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    European Parliament President Martin Schulz (L) talks to Belgium's King Albert II during a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives at the Royal Palace in Brussels January 25, 2012.

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  19. Belgian's King Albert II (2nd R) and Queen Paola (L) watch Princess Mathilde (2nd R) and Crown Prince Philippe arrive on January 11, 2012 at a New Year reception organized by the royal family at the Brussels Royal Palace for heads of diplomatic missions in Belgium. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Belgian's King Albert II (2nd R) and Queen Paola (L) watch Princess Mathilde (2nd R) and Crown Prince Philippe arrive on January 11, 2012 at a New Year reception organized by the royal family at the Brussels Royal Palace for heads of diplomatic missions in Belgium.

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  20. Belgian's King Albert II (2nd R) and Queen Paola (R) greet Saudi Ambassador to Belgium Faisal Bin Hassan bin Ahmed Trad (2nd L) and his wife on January 11, 2012 at a New Year reception organized by the royal family at the Brussels Royal Palace for heads of diplomatic missions in Belgium. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Belgian's King Albert II (2nd R) and Queen Paola (R) greet Saudi Ambassador to Belgium Faisal Bin Hassan bin Ahmed Trad (2nd L) and his wife on January 11, 2012 at a New Year reception organized by the royal family at the Brussels Royal Palace for heads of diplomatic missions in Belgium.

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  21. Belgian's King Albert II (R) and Queen Paola arrive on January 11, 2012 at a New Year reception organized by the royal family at the Brussels Royal Palace for heads of diplomatic missions in Belgium. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Belgian's King Albert II (R) and Queen Paola arrive on January 11, 2012 at a New Year reception organized by the royal family at the Brussels Royal Palace for heads of diplomatic missions in Belgium.

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  22. Belgium's King Albert II, center, and Queen Paola, left, greet U.S. ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman during a New Year reception at the royal palace in Brussels, Wednesday Jan. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Belgium's King Albert II, center, and Queen Paola, left, greet U.S. ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman during a New Year reception at the royal palace in Brussels, Wednesday Jan. 11, 2012.

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  23. Belgium's King Albert II delivers his traditional Christmas speech at the Royal Palace in Brussels December 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Belgium's King Albert II delivers his traditional Christmas speech at the Royal Palace in Brussels December 24, 2011.

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  24. Belgium's Queen Paola (L), King Albert II (2nd L) Princess Astrid (2nd R) and Prince Lorenz (R) attend Christmas concert at Royal palace in Brussels December 14, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Belgium's Queen Paola (L), King Albert II (2nd L) Princess Astrid (2nd R) and Prince Lorenz (R) attend Christmas concert at Royal palace in Brussels December 14, 2011.

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  25. (L-R) Belgium's Queen Paola, King Albert II, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz pose for a family picture before attending a Christmas concert at the Royal Palace of Brussels December 14, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    (L-R) Belgium's Queen Paola, King Albert II, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz pose for a family picture before attending a Christmas concert at the Royal Palace of Brussels December 14, 2011.

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Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (L) speaks during an audience with Belgium's King Albert II (R) in the King's office at the Royal Castle in Laeken on February 1, 2012.

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