The Belgian Monarchy has printed King Philippe’s thanks for the 60th birthday wishes on their social media channels.

The message was printed in Dutch and French on Facebook and Twitter.

English translation:

I would like to thank you for the beautiful wishes for my 60th birthday. Today I am thinking of everyone who is having a hard time. We will overcome this ordeal together!

Philippe, King of the Belgians

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have reduced their official engagements due to the coronavirus.

However, they have been in touch using Skype with hospitals, aged care and charities including ambulance workers, paramedics, and Red Cross volunteers.

Je vous remercie chaleureusement pour vos messages de sympathie à l’occasion de mes 60 ans. Aujourd’hui, je suis de tout cœur avec ceux qui souffrent. Nous surmonterons ensemble cette épreuve !

Philippe pic.twitter.com/hqQZ4MUTKF

— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) April 15, 2020

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