The King and Queen of Belgium met with US veterans on Thursday to mark the Battle of the Bulge that took place in 1944-45.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde received four US veterans at Laeken Palace in Brussels on Thursday.
The visit occurred two days before the 80-year-anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge – a decisive Second World War battle fought in the Ardennes. It is considered the German army's last major offensive on the Western Front.
"A recognition for their courage and that of their comrades in arms who have now passed away," the Royal Palace posted on social media. "Thank you gentlemen: we will never forget."
🤝 George, Joseph, John et Fred. 99 ans chacun. Tous vétérans 🇺🇸 de la bataille des Ardennes. 80 ans après avoir lutté pour la libération de la Belgique, ils sont reçus au Château de Laeken par le Roi et la Reine. pic.twitter.com/hJIaCSBn1u
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) December 12, 2024
Translation: George, Joseph, John and Fred. 99 years old each. All veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. 80 years after fighting for the liberation of Belgium, they are received at the Château de Laeken by the King and Queen.
