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1934 Leopold crowned as King in Belgium

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Date: 26th February 1934

Location: Belgium

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

BELGIUM: Brussels:

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LEOPOLD, King Of the Belgiums Issues Proclamation

Coronation of King Leopold III, Lopold Philippe Charles Albert Meinrad Hubertus Marie Miguel

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