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In the Brussels sun yesterday, the old order of Europe gathers to mourn a king

Saturday 07 August 1993 23:02 BST
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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh among mourners yesterday at the funeral of King Baudouin of the Belgians, who died a week ago. All the crowned heads of Europe were present, as were the Emperor and Empress of Japan (left) and more than 20 other heads of state.

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