King Philippe attends World War II commemoration in Czech Republic

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Posted By: Brittani Barger Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 4:08

King Philippe of the Belgians attended a ceremony to commemorate the liberation of Pilsen, Czech Republic.

The King was in the Czech Republic to mark 80 years since Pilsen was liberated from the Nazis by Allied forces.

American and Belgian soldiers were instrumental in driving the Nazis out of the city on 6 May 1945. Two days later, the Third Reich fell.

During the commemoration, the King said: “The immense courage of these American, Belgian and Czech soldiers will never be forgotten.”

His Majesty and Czech President Petr Pavel unveiled a plaque during the ceremony to mark the anniversary.

This was the first time the heads of state of Belgium and the Czech Republic attended a liberation commemoration ceremony together.

Afterwards, the King met American and Czech veterans, as well as the families of Belgian veterans.

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Brittani Barger
Brittani is from the United States and has been researching, writing and reporting on the royals for over a decade. Successfully gaining exclusives and interviews with royals across the globe, Brittani left her role as an editor for another news site to help bring you Royal News. She's been seen on BBC World, WION News and other news programs to discuss the royal families.

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