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Belgian Royals Celebrate Wedding Anniversaries

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Getty Images Europe

This past weekend, the royal family of Belgium gathered at Laeken Castle to celebrate the four wedding anniversaries within the family. Guests who had wedding anniversaries on the same days as the royals were also part of the festivities.

The celebration was for the 50th anniversary for King Albert II and Queen Paola, 25 years for Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz, ten years for Crown Prince Philippe and Crown Princess Mathilde, and lastly, six years of marriage for Prince Laurent and Princess Claire.

The royals and their guests walked around the gardens of Laeken Castle, enjoying delicious food and entertainment.

There was, however, a downside to the celebrations. Two carriages crashed into each other when one of the horses was stung by a bug. Upset, the horse got out of control and the driver could not handle it. Four were injured, although one was treated at the site. The other three were transported to a hospital, possibly with broken bones.

The accident did not interrupt the festivities, but a royal spokesperson expressed regret.

To see more pictures of the celebrations, click here and here

Jordanian King Orders Waivers on School Fees

Jordan Times

Jordan Times

As thousands of Jordanian children returned to school Sunday, King Abdullah II ordered all public schools to waiver the annual fee.

In Jordan, students are required to pay a certain amount of fees each school year. According to the Jordan Times, it varies from grade to grade. For example, from the first to the sixth, students pay 3.15 Jordan Dollars, while those in grades 7-10 pay JD4.15 and students at the secondary education level pay JD6.15.

King Abdullah made such a decree to help families who often struggle financially in the Hashemite Kingdom.

At the same time, the monarch opened the renovated King Abdullah II School of Excellence in the town of Balqa. The third of its kind, the school is specifically for students who obtain high grades in math, English, science and Arabic.