Belgian PM suffers hearing loss after princess fires starting pistol

Charles Michel forced to clear schedule and seek medical treatment after he strayed too close to Princess Astrid at start of Brussels 20km run

After a tricky few days playing host to Donald Trump, the Belgian prime minister, Charles Michel, may have hoped for a trouble-free few days. It was not be.

A seemingly innocuous appearance at a 20km run in Brussels has led to Michel seeking medical treatment for damage to his hearing after straying too close to a starting pistol wielded by Princess Astrid, the youngest sister of the Belgian king, Phillippe.

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