BRUSSELS (AP) - Belgium’s Royal Palace said that Queen Paola, the mother of King Philippe, is flying home from Italy for health reasons, amid media reports she suffered a stroke during a trip to Venice.
Broadcaster RTBF reported Wednesday that the 81-year-old Italian-born Paola became ill overnight and was to be urgently flown back to Belgium later in the day.
The Royal Palace said in a statement that Paola is returning “to undergo medical tests.” It did not provide details about her condition.
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