PRINCE BAUDOUIN TAKES THE OATH

PRINCE BAUDOUIN TAKES THE OATH

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Lesley Mitchell reports from Brussels on Prince Baudouin's historic journey to Parliament to assume royal duties. Wearing a Lieutenant General's uniform, the Prince appeared modest. The ceremony, led by Monsieur van Cauvelaert, was briefly interrupted by a Communist leader. Despite the disruption, Prince Baudouin took the oath to uphold the French Constitution and Belgian laws, ensuring national independence and territorial integrity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is reporting the news in the video?

Prince Baudouin

A Communist leader

Monsieur van Cauvelaert

Lesley Mitchell

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What uniform was Prince Baudouin wearing during the ceremony?

A Captain's uniform

A Lieutenant General's uniform

A Major's uniform

A Colonel's uniform

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presided over the ceremony in the chamber?

Monsieur van Cauvelaert

Lesley Mitchell

A Communist leader

Prince Baudouin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a Communist leader shout during the ceremony?

Long live the Republic!

Down with the Monarchy!

Hail the Regent!

Long live the King!

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Prince Baudouin pledge to maintain during his oath?

The power of the monarchy

The unity of Europe

The independence of Belgium

The prosperity of Brussels