King Albert II of The Belgians to Abdicate the throne

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Windsor

July 03, 2013, 01:16:41 PM
Belgium king to address nation amid reports that he is about to abdicate

Limabeany

#1
July 03, 2013, 01:17:39 PM
"You don't have to be pretty. You don't owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don't owe it to your mother, you don't owe it to your children, you don't owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked 'female'." Diana Vreeland.

Windsor

#2
July 03, 2013, 01:43:06 PM
Following the Dutch example perhaps? It may also be related to the political troubles in Belgium and perhaps some feel a new face at the top might be required.  :shrug:

Windsor

#3
July 03, 2013, 01:46:50 PM
QuoteThe King of the Belgians, Albert II, is going to address the nation amid reports he is going to abdicate.

Belgian state TV reported that the 79-year-old monarch would make an announcement on all of the major networks at 17:00 BST.

His son, Crown Prince Philippe, 53, is next in line to the throne.

During Belgium's political deadlock in 2010-11, the king - who is due to mark 20 years on the throne next month - took on the role of mediator.

King Albert met the Belgian government's cabinet earlier on Wednesday to inform them of his decision, Belgian state TV reported.

Following the king's announcement, Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo will address the nation.

BBC News - Belgium's King Albert II 'to abdicate'

Princesse Grace

#4
July 03, 2013, 01:47:16 PM
 I love the idea of Princess Mathilde as the new Queen! :yesss: :happy20: :vday4:

Limabeany

#5
July 03, 2013, 01:52:22 PM
 :yesss: :yesss: :yesss: Mathilde! :happy20: :happy20: :happy20:
"You don't have to be pretty. You don't owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don't owe it to your mother, you don't owe it to your children, you don't owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked 'female'." Diana Vreeland.

Sandor

#6
July 03, 2013, 02:21:49 PM
Quote from: Windsor on July 03, 2013, 01:43:06 PM
Following the Dutch example perhaps? It may also be related to the political troubles in Belgium and perhaps some feel a new face at the top might be required.  :shrug:

But would they want that new face to be Phillippe?

I thought he was generally detested?    :doh:

Limabeany

#7
July 03, 2013, 02:26:49 PM
Philippe? Why?
"You don't have to be pretty. You don't owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don't owe it to your mother, you don't owe it to your children, you don't owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked 'female'." Diana Vreeland.

Windsor

#8
July 03, 2013, 02:37:52 PM
My friend in Belgium tells me the Monarchy is not very popular at present due to the several scandals it has faced recently. Also, it is not very popular given the political instability that the several separatist movement have been causing.

Windsor

#9
July 03, 2013, 04:15:31 PM
It is official: The King of The Belgians will abdicate.

Blue Clover

#10
July 03, 2013, 05:13:55 PM
This is the big royal news of the day! I think it will be  a good move for the Belgian Monarchy!

Limabeany

#11
July 03, 2013, 05:22:52 PM
Yes! The complete opposite of the UK Monarchy situation, in the UK people desperately want the Queen to live forever so the Monarchy doesn't go the the not-so-new blood but in Belgium, new blood is most certainly welcome and a fresh start needed.  :coy:
"You don't have to be pretty. You don't owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don't owe it to your mother, you don't owe it to your children, you don't owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked 'female'." Diana Vreeland.

sara8150

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July 03, 2013, 05:26:10 PM Last Edit: July 03, 2013, 05:31:30 PM by sara8150
King Albert II of Belgium expected to announce his abdication on live television today
King Albert II of Belgium expected to announce his abdication on live television this afternoon | Mail Online

Belgium's King Albert abdicates on grounds of ill-health
Belgium's King Albert abdicates on grounds of ill-health - Telegraph

King Albert II of Belgium announces abdication in favour of son Prince Philippe
King Albert II of Belgium to abdicate: Prince Philippe to accede - hellomagazine.com

im not sure when date for CP's inauguration – 15 November, also known as King's Feast Day in Belgium.We have wait find out on palace to says?!?

marine2109

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July 03, 2013, 07:40:25 PM Last Edit: July 03, 2013, 08:29:58 PM by marine2109
Prince Philippe of Belgium: A look at the soon-to-be King's family - hellomagazine.com

King Albert II of Belgium: bio, biography, information, crowned, abdication - hellomagazine.com

Search - Getty Images : UNS: (FILE) In Profile: King Albert II of Belgium

Search - Getty Images : UNS: (FILE) In Profile: Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant
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QuoteAlbert of Belgium, King unexpected

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QuotePhilippe of Belgium, born to reign

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QuotePaola of Belgium, the history of one of Europe's most beautiful Princesses of the time

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QuoteKing Albert of Belgium announced his abdication: 'My age and my health no longer allows me to carry out my duties'

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QuoteAlbert II of Belgium announced his abdication after 20 years of rule

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QuoteBelgium's king abdicates: My son is well prepared

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QuoteBelgian royal family surprises - King Albert abdicates

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Wort.lu - Belgium's King Albert II to announce abdication, according to media reports

Trudie

#14
July 03, 2013, 08:32:55 PM
Wonder if Charles has thrown the crockery around yet?. That 's two heirs both twenty or more years younger them him becoming Monarch in less then 6 months. OUCH


Blue Clover

#16
July 03, 2013, 08:58:16 PM
I think this is a very good decision.

sara8150

#17
July 04, 2013, 03:28:17 AM
Belgium's King Albert II abdicates in favour of his son
Belgium's King Albert II abdicates in favour of his son < Belgian news | Expatica Belgium

King Albert to abdicate on 21 July
King Albert to abdicate on 21 July

Windsor

#19
July 04, 2013, 01:30:20 PM
I am quite sad to see him abdicate, but understand the reasons. I hope The Duke and Duchess of Brabant are able to do a good job and bring a sense of stability back into Belgium.

HereditaryPrincess

#21
July 05, 2013, 09:50:44 PM
Albert's abdication speech is available on YouTube:

Le roi Albert 2 abdique -Belgium's King Albert 2 abdication -België Koning Albert 2 troonsafst - YouTube

According to Wikipedia, Princess Elisabeth will be known as the Duchess of Brabant when her father becomes the new King of Belgium (fourth chapter):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Elisabeth_of_Belgium

Koala

#22
July 05, 2013, 10:16:35 PM
The King will remain King...just styled differently.

Instead of The King of the Belgians...he will be King Albert II of Belgium.  That's what happened with his father.

Beatrix however went from queen to princess.  Interesting.

Blue Clover

#23
July 06, 2013, 01:20:46 AM
^^^True, about Beatrix, she didn't have to take such a step down.

Koala

#24
July 06, 2013, 01:54:55 AM
Wilhelmina and Juliana became princesses too after their abdications.  That's just how it goes.  Not sure why, might be some constitutional thing.

Interesting fact: Wilhelmina was the 4th child of the King --her 3 elder brothers were all named Wilhelm Something. Like the current incumbent, I guess. 

Back then life was more capricious --- now medicine has made it better.
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