Albert I reacted most strongly to this matter.
When Albert I heard the news that the Germans were preparing to surrender, he jumped out of bed immediately while taking a nap.
Always very conscious of his image, he ran out in his pajamas, shouting to the attendants and workers outside who were filling the shell holes and craters, "We have won! The Germans have surrendered! Long live Belgium!"
The attendants and workers all stopped what they were doing and cheered with him.
The news soon spread, and the entire estate was filled with cheers.
Albert I couldn't control his excitement. He grabbed a maid and spun her around a few times, despite the fact that the maid didn't know the dance steps and stepped on his feet several times, but he didn't feel any pain at all.
Then he suddenly let go of the maid and rushed to the telegraph room to order, "Send this news to everyone, to everyone immediately!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." The communications officer replied excitedly.
