Albert II of Belgium Quotes


Queen Paola and I will never forget the ties that have grown between the people and us during the course of the years. Thank you for your confidence, tokens of sympathy and support, sometimes even with a little criticism. We always loved you.


Citations

Albert II. "Speech by King Albert II at the Abdication Ceremony." The Belgian Monarchy, Directorate of Communication of the Royal Palace, 21 July 2013.

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Albert II of Belgium
Albert II of Belgium
  • Born: June 6, 1934
  • Nationality: Belgian
  • Profession: Royalty

Albert II was King of the Belgians from 1993 to 2013. King Albert II is the son of King Leopold III, and the last living child of Queen Astrid, born princess of Sweden. He is the younger brother of Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg and King Baudouin, whom he succeeded upon 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.