The Saxe-Coburg (Belgium) Family
Belgium's royal house, established when the country gained independence in 1830. King Albert II navigated Belgium's complex linguistic politics before abdicating in favor of his son Philippe.
King of the Belgians · b. 1934
Reigned as King of the Belgians from 1993 to 2013, when he abdicated due to health reasons. He navigated Belgium's deep linguistic divide between French-speaking Wallonia and Dutch-speaking Flanders.
Notable Works
- King of the Belgians (1993-2013)
- Navigated Belgium's complex federal linguistic politics
- Honorary Chairman of the Belgian Foreign Trade Board
- Abdicated in 2013 due to health
King of the Belgians · b. 1960
Became King of the Belgians in 2013 following his father's abdication. A trained fighter pilot and paratrooper, he has focused on economic d…
Notable Works
- King of the Belgians since 2013
- Trained fighter pilot and paratrooper
- Master's from Stanford University
Princess of Belgium · b. 1962
Daughter of King Albert II and sister of King Philippe. She leads Belgian economic missions abroad and is involved in humanitarian causes, p…
Notable Works
- Leads Belgian economic missions abroad
- President of the Belgian Red Cross
- Honorary president of several health organizations
Prince of Belgium · b. 1963
Youngest child of Albert II, known for his outspoken nature and environmental advocacy. He has occasionally clashed with the Belgian governm…
Notable Works
- Founder of the Royal Institute for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
- Environmental and animal welfare advocate
- Controversial public figure who clashed with the government