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Lilian, Princess of Réthy: Second wife of Leopold III of Belgium (1916–2002).
Born in London (died at age 85).
Biography
Princess Lilian, The Princess of Réthy was the second wife of King Leopold III of Belgium. Born in the United Kingdom and raised in Belgium, she became a volunteer as a car driver who transported wounded Belgians and French to the hospital in Bruges during World War II. Lilian married King Leopold III in 1941 and became consort of the Belgian monarch. The couple had three children. She was also a stepmother to Leopold III's children from Queen Astrid and became the "first lady" of Belgium during the first nine years of her stepson King Baudouin's reign. Her charity work revolved around medicine and cardiology.
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Lilian, Princess of Réthy was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
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Lilian, Princess of Réthy was born in London.
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