“My final wish is that you all lovingly support Philippe, your new king, and that you will also surround Queen Mathilde with your affection.”

About Albert II of Belgium

Monarch • Belgian

Albert II reigned as the sixth King of the Belgians from 1993 until his abdication in 2013 in favor of his son, Philippe. His reign was marked by periods of political instability, requiring him to play a crucial role as...