Monarchy of Belgium
Constitutional, hereditary and popular monarchy of Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. There have been seven Belgian monarchs since independence in 1830.
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Quick Facts King of the Belgians, Incumbent ...
King of the Belgians | |
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Koning der Belgen (Dutch) Roi des Belges (French) König der Belgier (German) | |
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Incumbent | |
Philippe since 21 July 2013 | |
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Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant |
First monarch | Leopold I |
Formation | 21 July 1831; 192 years ago (1831-07-21) |
Residence | |
Website | The Belgian Monarchy |
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Quick Facts House of Belgium Saxe-Coburg-Belgium, Parent house ...
House of Belgium Saxe-Coburg-Belgium | |
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Parent house | Saxe-Coburg and Gotha |
Place of origin | Belgium |
Founded | 1831; 193 years ago (1831) |
Founder | Albert I of Belgium |
Current head | Philippe |
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The incumbent, Philippe, ascended the throne on 21 July 2013, following the abdication of his father Albert II.