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2 days ago · Belgium is a constitutional, hereditary and popular monarchy.The monarch is titled King (or Queen) of the Belgians (Dutch: Koning(in) der Belgen, French: Roi/ Reine des Belges, German: König(in) der Belgier) and serves as the country's head of state and commander-in-chief of the Belgian Armed Forces.
3 days ago · 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.
3 days ago · But if they did not speak of absolutism, early modern thinkers did often refer to absolute kings and in the 18th century even to enlightened despots. The 14 essays in this collection, which derives from a conference at the University of Sussex, examine various theories of royal power and authority between the 14th and 18th centuries.
1 day 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 ...
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3 days ago · Tournai is a town located in the Wallonia region of Belgium. It is one of the oldest towns in Belgium and has a so much to see on every winding street. The town has many historical buildings, including the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was built in the 12th century. The cathedral is known for its five towers, which dominate the skyline of the town.
5 days ago · 4. How many castles are there in Belgium? Belgium has over 3,000 castles, although only a fraction of them are open to the public. 5. Which country has the most castles per square mile? Wales has the most castles per square mile, with an impressive 427 castles. 6. How many castles are there in France? France is home to at least 20,000 castles. 7.
5 days ago · It’s not just the statues, Belgium must atone for what it did in Congo. Princess Esmeralda of Belgium: "He was also my great-granduncle and I feel that I have a responsibility to join the growing numbers of Belgians breaking the taboo to talk about our country’s colonial atrocities." Saturday, 8 January 2022. By Princess Esmeralda of Belgium.
