Brussels – Bang! Princess’ Shot Gives Belgian Prime Minister An Earful

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    Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel reacts as Princess Astrid of Belgium fires a pistol to start a race in Brussels. (Laurie Diefembacq/AFP/Getty Images)Brussels – Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has had to reschedule some less-pressing commitments after Princess Astrid fired the starting gun for a race in Brussels too close for comfort.

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    Michel’s office said Tuesday that his hearing was badly affected when the princess shot the gun for Sunday’s Brussels 20K race with the prime minister standing next to her. The prime minister was seen grimacing in pain just after the shot went off.

    Michel has kept his major appointments, but had to make room in his calendar for medical care. It’s unclear how long he will need to be treated.


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