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Belgium crowns new king

DWJuly 21, 2013

As Belgium marked its national day, King Albert II abdicated in favor of his son Prince Phillipe.

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JULY 21: (L-R)Queen Fabiola of Belgium, Princess Eleonore of Belgium, Prince Gabriel of Belgium,Queen Mathilde of Belgium,Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, King Philippe of Belgium, Prince Emmanuel of Belgium,Prince Albert II of Belgium and Princess Paola of Belgium are seen greeting the audience from the balcony of the Royal Palace during the Abdication Of King Albert II Of Belgium, & Inauguration Of King Philippe on July 21, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Bildergalerie Belgien Abdankung König Albert II Thronbesteigung Prinz PhilippeImage: Getty Images

As Belgium marked its national day, King Albert II abdicated in favor of his son Prince Phillipe.

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JULY 21: (L-R)Queen Fabiola of Belgium, Princess Eleonore of Belgium, Prince Gabriel of Belgium,Queen Mathilde of Belgium,Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, King Philippe of Belgium, Prince Emmanuel of Belgium,Prince Albert II of Belgium and Princess Paola of Belgium are seen greeting the audience from the balcony of the Royal Palace during the Abdication Of King Albert II Of Belgium, & Inauguration Of King Philippe on July 21, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Belgium crowns new king

Belgium crowns new king

As Belgium marked its national day, King Albert II abdicated in favor of his son Prince Phillipe.
July 21, 201302:07 min