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1938 Belgian king, Leopold III unveils statue of his father in Paris

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Date: 17th October 1938

Location: France

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

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FRANCE: Paris: Champs-Elysees:

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ALBERT, King of the Belgiums Statue unveiled in Paris.

ELIZABETH, Queen of the Belgians At Paris unveiling of Statue to her husband.

FLANDRES, Compte de (Brother of King Leopold III) At unveiling of Paris Statue to his father.

LEOPOLD, King of the Belgians At unveiling of Paris Statue to his father.

MARIA (Wife of PRINCE UMBERTO) At unveiling of statue in Paris to her father.

PARIS King Leopold at unveiling of Statue to his father.

King Leopold III of the Belgians (1934-1951), Ceremonies - Memorial; Royalty; France; Buildings, Landmarks and Monuments

Royalty, monument, monuments, statues, marching, tanks

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