King Leopold returns to Belgium after English golfing holiday . King Leopold of the Belgians , accompanied by Viscount du Parc and Baron Cabelle , returned to Brussels after his ten days ' private holiday in Sussex . There were many reports linking his visit with the European situation , but it is revealed he has been spending a golfing holiday with Mr Raymond Quilter , a friend of his Eton days . Photo shows , King Leopold of the Belgium coming ashore at Ostend on his return from Britain . During the voyage from Dover he walked the deck , expressing his delight in the English countryside to several passengers . 8 January 1936 .