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Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, German
Episode of the Belgian Revolution of 1830, Gustaf Wappers, 1834
Cheering crowds greet British troops entering Brussels, 4 September 1944.
Philippe King of the Belgians since 21 July 2013
Bart De Wever Prime Minister of Belgium since 3 February 2025
Philippe of Belgium
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Philippe Léopold Louis Marie is the King of the Belgians, reigning since 21 July 2013.
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…11 electoral districts. Belgium has compulsory voting and thus maintains one of the highest rates of voter turnout in the world. The King (currently Philippe) is the head of state, though with limited prerogatives. He appoints ministers, including a Prime Minister, that have the confidence of the Chamber of…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde wave to crowds in Brussels after his swearing in as the new Belgian monarch.
King Philippe during the swearing-in ceremony at the Palace of the Nation, 21 July 2013.