Albert II of Belgium
King of the Belgians from 1993 to 2013
Biography
Albert II (born 6 June 1934) is a member of the Belgian royal family who reigned as King of the Belgians from 1993 until his abdication in 2013.
Albert II is the son of King Leopold III and the last living child of Queen Astrid, born a princess of Sweden. He is the younger brother of the late Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg and King Baudouin, whom he succeeded following Baudouin's death in 1993. He married Donna Paola Ruffo di Calabria (now Queen Paola), with whom he had three children. Albert's eldest son, Philippe, is the current King of the Belgians.
On 3 July 2013, King Albert II attended a midday session of the Belgian cabinet. He then announced that, on 21 July, Belgian National Day, he would abdicate the throne for health reasons. He was succeeded by his son Philippe on 21 July 2013. In doing so, he was also the second Belgian monarch to abdicate, following his father, Leopold III, who abdicated in 1951. His nephew is former Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Henri.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- King of the Belgians
- Senator by Right
Family
Awards & honours (24+)
- Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
- Order of the White Eagle
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon
- Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
- Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
- Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)
- Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania
- Sovereign Military Order of Malta
- Order of the Elephant
- Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
- Order of Stara Planina
- Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru
- Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Quick answers about Albert II of Belgium
- How old is Albert II of Belgium?
- Albert II of Belgium is 92 years old (born June 6, 1934).
- When is Albert II of Belgium's birthday?
- Albert II of Belgium was born on June 6, 1934.
- Where was Albert II of Belgium born?
- Albert II of Belgium was born in Laeken.
- What is Albert II of Belgium's zodiac sign?
- Albert II of Belgium's zodiac sign is Gemini.
- What is Albert II of Belgium's nationality?
- Albert II of Belgium is a citizen of Belgium.
- What does Albert II of Belgium do?
- Albert II of Belgium is known as monarch, diplomat.
- Who has Albert II of Belgium been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Albert II of Belgium's spouse is or was Queen Paola of Belgium.
- How many children does Albert II of Belgium have?
- Wikidata lists 4 children of Albert II of Belgium.