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Who succeeded Albert II as King of the Belgians?

  • King Philippe

  • King Baudouin

  • King Leopold III

  • King Albert I

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King Philippe succeeded Albert II as King of the Belgians. Albert II abdicated on July 21, 2013, due to health reasons, and Philippe ascended to the throne the same day. Philippe is the eldest son of Albert II and Queen Paola and has been the heir apparent since 1993. He is married to Queen Mathilde and they have four children.
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