On September 25, 1964, King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola presided at ceremonies for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Liège. The highlight of the day: the inauguration of a bronze statue of King Albert I on the banks of the Meuse and near the Albert Bridge. The sculptor Charles Leplae had given the King Chevalier a picture that reflected the memory of the people, but San covered him with his head straight and sitting on his horse, defender of the country in his uniform as Commander in Chief of the armies in 1914.

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The year 1934 promises to be difficult from both an internal and external point of view. The king often appears disillusioned; To distract himself, he goes on mountain hikes when …

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Riding in Liege can be pleasant and relaxing. Nice bike paths along the river banks.

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