Dressed in mourning clothes, Belgian Queen Elizabeth yesterday attended memorial service for Dr. Chaim Weizmann held in the Great Synagogue here. Representatives for King Baudoin and ex-King Leopold also attended, as did Premier Van Houtte, officials of Parliament, members of the Cabinet, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of the Jewish community. Israel Minister Ariel recited the prayer for the dead.
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