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Prince Laurent in Hospital

Reuters File

Reuters File

Belgium’s Prince Laurent is currently in the hospital battling severe pneumonia. He was admitted over the weekend after falling ill during a family vacation in Sardinia.

Laurent was originally treated in the Italian island, and had an overnight stay in a Sardinian hospital. But then he opted to return to Brussels.

The Prince at first thought he had come down with swine flu. His family had to wear face masks as they travelled back home. But doctors say it is only a critical case of pneumonia.

Prince Laurent is the youngest child of King Albert II and Queen Paola. He married British-born Claire Coombs in 2003, and together they have three children.

King of Jordan on Working Visit to Brunei

AP/Jordan Royal Palace

AP/Jordan Royal Palace

On Tuesday, King Abdullah II arrived in Brunei to start his working visit to the southeastern Asian country. He was greeted by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, along with a few other members of the Brunei royal family.

During Tuesday’s portion of his visit, King Abdullah discussed tightening bilateral ties with Brunei, particularly in the area of Islam. He pressed to the Sultan that Muslims need to show their solidarity with issues facing the Muslim world.

Sultan Hassanal praised the Jordanian King on his efforts for Mideast peace.

But perhaps the real reason why King Abdullah is in Brunei is for the 2009 International Defense Exhibition (BRIDEX), being held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It is the premiere military and security event for southeast Asia, where companies display their innovative technology, weapons and equipment meant for all types of defense.

Afterward, the Sultan of Brunei gave lunch to his guest.

Jordan News Agency

Jordan News Agency