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    • Albert II (born 6 June 1934) is a member of the Belgian royal family who reigned as King of the Belgians from 9 August 1993 until his abdication on 21 July 2013. Albert II is the son of King Leopold III and the last living child of Queen Astrid, born a princess of Sweden. He is the younger brother of the late Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg and King Ba… See more

    Born6 June 1934 · Château of Stuyvenberg, Laeken, Brussels, Belgium
    SpousePaola Ruffo di Calabria · (m. 1959)
    FatherLeopold III of Belgium
    MotherAstrid of Sweden
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    Prince Albert was born at the Château of Stuyvenberg in Laeken, northern Brussels, as the second son and youngest child of King Leopold III and his first wife, Princess Astrid of Sweden. He was second in line to the throne … See more

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    In 1958, Albert went to the Vatican to witness the coronation of Pope John XXIII. At a reception at the Belgian Embassy, he met Italian Donna Paola Ruffo di Calabria. Prince Albert proposed marriage to her, to which she … See more

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  1. Albert II[a] (born 6 June 1934) is a member of the Belgian royal family who reigned as King of the Belgians from 9 August 1993 until his abdication on 21 July 2013. Albert II is the son of King Leopold III and the last living child of Queen Astrid, born a princess of Sweden.

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    Albert II is the son of King Leopold III and the last living child of Queen Astrid, born a princess of Sweden. He is the younger brother of the late Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg and King Baudouin, whom he succeeded following Baudouin's death in 1993.

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    Who is King Albert II?
    Albert II[ a ] (born 6 June 1934) is a member of the Belgian royal family who reigned as King of the Belgians from 9 August 1993 until his abdication on 21 July 2013. Albert II is the son of King Leopold III and the last living child of Queen Astrid, born a princess of Sweden.

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    When did Albert II become king of Belgium?
    Albert II >The sixth king of the Belgians, Albert II (born 1934), succeeded to the >throne upon the death of his brother, Baudoin, July 31, 1993. He was >formally sworn in August 9, 1993. Belgium found itself unexpectedly with a new king when King Baudoin died on July 31, 1993.

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    Why did King Albert meet the Belgian government?
    King Albert II met with the Belgian government's cabinet earlier on Wednesday to inform them of his decision.

    Belgium's King Albert II announces abdication - BBC News

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    When did King Albert II sign the Golden Book of the Belgian parliament?
    King Albert II signing the Golden Book of the Belgian Parliament after taking the oath to become King of the Belgians. 9 August 1993. Credit: Belga In 1959, Albert married Donna Paola Ruffo di Calabria, from an Italian princely family.

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    When was Albert the 6th king of Belgium sworn in?
    Though many had speculated that he would abdicate in favour of his eldest son, Albert was sworn in as sixth king of the Belgians on August 9, 1993. An avid motorcycle rider, Albert in 2003 celebrated the 10th anniversary of his coronation by kick-starting a commemorative parade of some 20,000 bikers.

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    When did the 6th king of Belgium become a king?
    The sixth king of the Belgians, Albert II (born 1934), succeeded to the throne upon the death of his brother, Baudoin, July 31, 1993. He was formally sworn in August 9, 1993. Belgium found itself unexpectedly with a new king when King Baudoin died on July 31, 1993.

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    King Albert II - The Belgian Monarchy

    His Majesty King Albert II was born in Brussels, at Stuyvenberg Castle, on 6 June 1934. Albert, who was given the title 'Prince of Liège' at birth, is the son of King Leopold III and of Queen Astrid, born Princess of Sweden. He is the …

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    Albert II (born June 6, 1934, Brussels, Belgium) was the king of the Belgians from 1993 to 2013. The second son of King Leopold III, Albert was educated at home and in Geneva and Brussels and entered the Belgian navy in 1953.

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    King Albert II celebrates his 90th birthday - The …

    Born on 6 June 1934 in Brussels, Albert II was Belgium’s sixth king, the third child of King Leopold III and Queen Astrid. He was granted the title Prince of Liège at birth. King Albert II signing the Golden Book of the Belgian …

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    His Majesty King Albert II was born in Brussels, at Stuyvenberg Castle, on 6 June 1934. Albert, who was given the title 'Prince of Liège' at birth, is the son of King Leopold III and of Queen Astrid, born Princess of Sweden. He is the …

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    Albert II: the king who struggled to keep Belgium …

    Jul 3, 2013 · A profile of King Albert II, who ruled Belgium from 1993 to 2013, facing political and social challenges, scandals and criticism. Learn about his reign, his family, his legacy and his abdication.

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    King Albert II became King at the age of 59 after the sudden death of his brother, King Baudouin, in 1993. King Albert II abdicated on the 21nd of July 2013: this means that he retired from office, and decided to hand over the role of King to …

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