Victor was discreet and when he commented on a French political event, he addressed journalists from London. The Belgians and their King were grateful to him, just as they appreciated that Clémentine distanced herself from her sisters during the lawsuits they had brought against the Belgian State in the context of the succession of their father Leopold II.
Victor was subtle and when he made a comment on a French political issue, he addressed journalists from London. The Belgians and their King were thankful to him, just as they appreciated that Clémentine kept her distance from her sisters during the lawsuits they had brought against the Belgian State in relation to the succession of their father Leopold II.