Albert I of Belgium
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Albert I was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934.
Albert wearing his characteristic Adrian helmet, c. 1919
Equestrian Statue of King Albert I (Courtens, 1951) in front of the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels
King Albert touring the Belgian Congo during his visit in 1909
King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth praying to Our Lady of the Sablon, stained glass
Monarchy of Belgium
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Belgium is a constitutional, hereditary and popular monarchy. The monarch is titled King of the Belgians and serves as the country's head of state and commander-in-chief of the Belgian Armed Forces. There have been seven Belgian monarchs since independence in 1830.
Monarchy of Belgium
Equestrian statue of King Leopold II in Brussels, Belgium
Busts of the first five Kings of the Belgians
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Brussels is the National Basilica of Belgium.