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New York Post
08-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Belgium's King Albert, 91, undergoes cancer treatment for sixth time
King Albert II of Belgium has kickstarted cancer treatment for the sixth time in 11 years. The 91-year-old former monarch, who abdicated the Belgian throne in 2013, is once again undergoing preventative treatment for skin cancer, the Belgian Royal House confirmed to Dutch outlet Het Laatste Nieuws. The palace confirmed that Albert had the procedure, though did not specify when the surgery took place. Advertisement 4 King Albert II of Belgium has kickstarted cancer treatment for the sixth time in 11 years. Getty Images The outlet had shared an image of the former king attended a reception in Brussels last week, with a visible scar from his nose to his upper lip could be seen following the procedure. The rare outing marked his first in five months. Advertisement Albert had previously been treated for cancer a total of 10 times — with medical professionals speculating that his diagnosis was spurred by frequent sun exposure on regular trips abroad. In 2013, he was hospitalized with signs of dehydration. At the time, the palace said that Albert had been 'admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure. Examinations are being done. He is conscious.' 4 The 91-year-old former monarch abdicated the Belgian throne in 2013. Getty Images Advertisement 4 Following his diagnosis, Albert and his wife, Queen Paola, 85, have been spacing out their public appearances. Getty Images The health scare prompted Albert to abdicate the throne in July of that year — handing the crown to his son, King Philippe, 65. The abdication effectively ended his 20-year reign. Albert — who is the third and youngest child of King Leopold III — became king in 1993 after taking over the crown from his brother Baudouin, who died without children. Advertisement Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Speaking to the BBC at the time of his abdication, Albert said, 'I realize that my age and my health are no longer allowing me to carry out my duties as I would like to. Prince Philippe is well prepared to succeed me.' Following his diagnosis, Albert and his wife, Queen Paola, 85, have been spacing out their public appearances. 4 Albert abdicated the throne in July 2013, effectively handing the crown to his son, King Philippe, 65. WireImage Following Albert's most recent surgery, King Philippe had reportedly canceled his planned royal engagement at the University of Ghent so that he could visit his father in the hospital. Other members of the Belgian royal family, including Prince Laurent and aspiring DJ Prince Emmanuel, had also visited the Saint-Luc hospital in Brussels.
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Royal Prince makes major career change and now performs as 'deep house' DJ
Emmanuel, the 19-year-old Prince of Belgium, has released 'deep house' techno tracks under his duo DJ persona, Vyntrix, including one aptly named track 'Palace' The 19-year-old Prince of Belgium has started a career as a DJ, garnering more than 10,000 fans of his 'deep house and tech house' music. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde's youngest son Emmanuel is now a DJ under the name of Vyntrix, according to local media outlet Het Laatste Nieuws. The Prince is part of a duo playing music defined as originating from Chicago in the 1980s which incorporates elements of jazz, funk, and soul. The surprising career choice seems to be taking off for the teen, whose Instagram has more than 10,000 followers. The DJs have already released original tunes such as 'Rio,' 'Palace' and 'Free.' 'Prince Emmanuel you really got it. It's very good the sound and so peaceful. Bravo proud of our Royal Family. The most lovely Royals,' one person commented under a recent snippet of 'Free.' 'Beautiful music @prince_emmanuel_of_belgium Congratulations' a second added. Last month, the prince's song 'Rio' was used on the Instagram page of the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Court, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. Emmanuel's father, King Phillippe is cousins with Grand Duke Henri, 70, and Grand Duchess María Teresa, 69, of Luxembourg who were seen hand-in-hand at a garden party at their Château Berg last month. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, Emmanuel's parents, were recently stranded in Chile after a problem with their flight home. The Belgian royals were forced to prolong a state visit to the South American country after difficulties on June 27, according to HLN. The King and Queen were supposed to take off on Thursday at 5pm local time from Antofagasta Airport, but the plane never made it off the runway. The royals were the last to board before the plane made its way to position on the runway. The Airbus then rattled as the cabin crew gave safety instructions. As a tow truck moved the plane to its take-off position, a tire was reportedly damaged, leaving the pair unable to fly home on time. Belga New Agency said the royal couple were taken off the plane after the incident, with the departure delayed for a few hours. Following a tire replacement, the flight then required official clearance to fly, and the King and Queen moved to a hotel to wait for the craft to be ready.
New York Post
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Belgium's Prince Emmanuel, 19, revealed to have secret music career as DJ Vyntrix
The Fresh Prince of Bel-gium! Belgium's Prince Emmanuel has quietly launched a successful career as a disc jockey under the stage name DJ Vyntrix. The 19-year-old, who is the youngest son of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, has been spinning decks in his free time — and even released a handful of dance tracks in recent weeks, local outlet Het Laatste Nieuws reports. Advertisement 5 Belgium's Prince Emmanuel has quietly launched a successful career as a DJ under the stage name DJ Vyntrix. BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Emmanuel's DJ Instagram account has surged past 10,000 followers since his secret career came to light. Last month, the young royal surprised fans with two track drops, releasing upbeat tune 'Rio' on June 16, followed by the aptly-named track, 'Palace.' Advertisement The songs credit Emmanuel de Saxe as the composer, which is a nod to Emmanuel's full name Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg — as well as his hidden talent as a saxophonist. The teen, who is third in line to the Belgian throne, was recently able to showcase his musical offerings during a summer garden party the Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg hosted at Berg Castle. 5 The 19-year-old, who is the youngest son of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, has been spinning decks in his free time. @ The Grand Duke Henri has been throwing a series of fun soirees ahead of his abdication in October. His eldest son, Guillaume, will take over the throne. Advertisement The Belgian royals boast a close friendship with Luxembourg's royal family. Grand Duke Henri's mother, Josephine-Charlotte, was the sister of Emmanuel's grandfather, King Albert II of Belgium. 5 The young royal has released a handful of dance tracks in recent weeks. @ Emmanuel, for his part, spent a lot of his childhood surrounded by his Luxembourgish relatives. Advertisement Outside of his musical interests, the teen — who is fluent in French, Dutch, and English — boasts an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, which is comparable to a combination of demanding coursework and AP exams. The prince learned Dutch at the Eureka School in Leuven, Belgium. After successfully completing the course, he is now 'following a language and sports training at an academy abroad,' according to the royal website. 'Emmanuel loves nature and practices the following sports: skiing, tennis, windsurfing and running. He also plays the saxophone,' the site adds. 5 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde with their four children: Princess Eleonore, Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuel. Getty Images Indeed, the young royal appears to have taken on a particular interest in sports, having enrolled in a special program at a Spanish soccer academy. Last year, the teen spent time in Spain training to compete at the highest level of men's professional soccer, known as La Liga or the Primera División, HLN reported. And it looks as though brains run in the family, as Emmanuel's older sister, Princess Elisabeth, is currently enrolled at Harvard University. Advertisement The 23-year-old royal has just wrapped up her first year at the Ivy League school — and recently faced uncertainty after getting caught in the crossfire of President Trump's showdown with the prestigious Ivy League college. Elisabeth, who also goes by the title of Duchess of Brabant in her home country, was at the risk of being sent back to Belgium as part of Trump's crackdown on international students, which was blocked by a federal judge last month. 5 The teen, who is third in line to the Belgian throne, is fluent in French, Dutch, and English. Getty Images Advertisement The princess is the heir to the Belgian throne, being the eldest of four children born to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. Before enrolling at Harvard, Elisabeth earned a history and politics degree from the University of Oxford in England.
