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  1. 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 . Origins [ edit ]

  2. Dec 24, 2023 · As a companion article to my recent History of Belgium, I thought it would be interesting and useful to introduce you to the Kings of the Belgians (to give them their official title). Since 1830, when Belgium became independent from the Netherlands, seven kings have ruled over the nation. Unfortunately they have all been men, but thankfully the ...

  3. Apr 15, 2021 · Since the first ruler, there have been seven monarchies, and King Philippe presently presides over the Kingdom. The current members of the Belgian royal family are young and progressive, following in the footsteps of other monarchies by shedding long-standing, archaic beliefs that only males could rule in their own right.

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  5. of Belgium b. 1951: Marie Esméralda of Belgium b. 1956: Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz b. 1973: Philippe King of the Belgians b. 1960 r.2013–present: Astrid of Belgium b. 1962 Archduchess of Austria-Este: Lorenz Archduke of Austria-Este b. 1955: Laurent of Belgium b. 1963: Claire Coombs b. 1974: Louise of Belgium b. 2004: Nicolas of Belgium b ...

  6. Belgium has been served by seven Monarchs since independence in 1830. The incumbent king, Philippe, was enthroned on July 21, 2013. Other kings of Belgium through history include: Kings Of Belgium Through History. Leopold I was the first king of Belgium following independence in 1830.

  7. Apr 17, 2020 · Leopold I – 21st July 1831 – 10th December 1865. Married 1. Princess Charlotte of Wales (daughter of Prince Regent of Britain), 2. Princess Louise of Orleans (daughter of Louis Philippe I of France) Leopold was chosen to be the first King of the Belgians due to his strong ties with Britain and other European royal houses.

  8. Monarchy of Belgium. Monarchy in Belgium is constitutional and popular in nature. The monarch is the head of state. The Monarch is officially called King of the Belgians. The current leader is Philippe I. Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was the first King of the Belgians. To date all have belonged to the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha .

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