West Flanders was a refuge for Albert II. “There he could be himself, Incognito in Ostend and Knokke,” says Balfoort. He spent a lot of time there, far away from the spotlights.
The book also takes a look at his marriage to Princess Paola, a relationship that was not always without difficulties.
In addition to personal revelations, the book also investigates the influence of Albert II as king. With 255 pages full of stories and photos, it offers a look at the person behind the crown and the complexity of his life.
