King of the Belgians Killed

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

312

Date Released

22 Feb 1934

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Prince George Acclaimed
2. 2Flashes from Everywhere
3. 3Flashes from Everywhere: Sir Roger Keyes Elected
4. 4King of the Belgians Killed
5. 5New York Coldest Ever
6. 6Her Majesty Visits Fair

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 6

Summary

Soldier monarch falls to death while climbing near Namur. World mourns gallant King Albert I, victim of fatal accident at age of 58.

Local distribution only

British Paramount News Special

Keywords

Royalty; Accidents and disasters

Locations

Belgium; Namur

Library number

2466

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Notes

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