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3 days ago · There have been seven Belgian monarchs since independence in 1830. The incumbent, Philippe, ascended the throne on 21 July 2013, following the abdication of his father Albert II.
Apr 30, 2024 · Mathilde, queen of Belgium, consort of Philippe, king of Belgium, and mother of Princess Elisabeth (born 2001), the heir to the Belgian throne. She was the first Belgian-born queen in the country’s history. Her other children included Prince Gabriel (2003), Prince Emmanuel (2005), and Princess Eléonore (2008).
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May 20, 2024 · Friday, 21 July 2023. By Ugo Realfonzo. Coronation of Leopold I at Place Royale, Brussels on 21 July 1831. On this day, 21 July 1831, Leopold I arrived in Brussels to be crowned the first monarch of Belgium. At a ceremony at the Place Royale, the young prince swore allegiance to a new Belgian constitution written by the national congress.
2 days ago · List of female monarchs. Top left: Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning female monarch, ruling as Queen of the United Kingdom for from 1952 to 2022, 70 years. Top right: Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom for 63 years, from 1837 to 1901; the longest at the time. Bottom left: Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands for 58 years from 1890 to ...
May 17, 2024 · Albert I (born April 8, 1875, Brussels, Belg.—died Feb. 17, 1934, Marche-les-Dames, near Namur) was the king of the Belgians (1909–34), who led the Belgian army during World War I and guided his country’s postwar recovery. The younger son of Philip, count of Flanders (brother of King Leopold II), Albert succeeded to the throne in 1909 ...
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May 19, 2024 · Belgium is famous for its delicious chocolates, tasty waffles, and a wide variety of exceptional beers. 3. How many official languages are spoken in Belgium? There are three official languages spoken in Belgium: Dutch, French, and German.
1 day ago · The monarchy was subsequently restored in the peace agreement of 1993. Thailand transitioned into a constitutional monarchy over the course of the 20th century. Japan has had a monarchy, an emperor, according to legend, since Emperor Jimmu (reigned 660–585 BCE), making it the world's oldest existing monarchy.
