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Prince Gabriel Will Be Able to Lead a Military Career

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The government has approved a provision allowing members of the royal family, who do not receive public funding, to join the armed forces. ...

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The government has approved a provision allowing members of the royal family, who do not receive public funding, to join the armed forces. ...

·Brussels, Belgium
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Members of the royal family who do not receive an allowance will soon be allowed to take on a paid job in the army. The Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft by Minister of Defence Theo Francken (N-VA) for this purpose. The bill opens the door to a military career for Prince Gabriel (22), who is currently in his final master's year at the Royal Military School (KMS).

·Antwerp, Belgium
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Change marks a historic turn in the functioning of the monarchy and redefines the role of the new royal generations

BELGA - JONAS ROOSENS The Council of Ministers approved on Friday a preliminary draft law modifying the statutory framework of the Belgian army. Led by Defence Minister Theo Francken (N-VA), this reform will now allow members of the royal family who do not receive an endowment to pursue a career in the Armed Forces. Until now, Belgian princes and princesses could not perform a paid function in Defense, even after receiving military training.A re…

14:33 Minister of Defence Theo Francken (N-VA) paves the way for Prince Gabriel (22) to become a professional soldier. He is the first prince of the new generation who has to work for his money...

·Belgium
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De Tijd broke the news in Belgium on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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