Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2025 (AFP) - Kitesurf and Dire Straits, Belgian king reveals private side

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2025-06-17

Belgium's King Philippe gave a rare peek into his private life Tuesday, answering questions from his subjects in a video that revealed a passion for kitesurfing, meditation and Dire Straits. Known for his reserved nature, Philippe, 65, didn't rip up the script in a 40-minute clip released by the royal palace -- disclosing that he starts his day with a coffee and likes a good book. Yet in replying to 38 video questions sent in by Belgians young an......

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