Belgian Monarchy
Monarchy in Belgium is constitutional and popular in nature. The hereditary monarch, at present Albert II, is the head of state and is officially called King of the Belgians (Dutch: Koning der Belgen, French: Roi des Belges, German: König der Belgier).
Read more about Belgian Monarchy: Origins, A Hereditary and Constitutional System, List of Kings of The Belgians, Title, Constitutional Role, Inviolability, Royal Household, Members of The Belgian Royal Family, Queens Consort
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